Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom

Powerball lottery tickets are sold at a convenience store, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for.

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NPR NewsJul 21, 2026, 12:36 AM

FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by contaminated food or water carrying the Cyclospora parasite. FDA officials have yet to figure out the source of the outbreak that the CDC says has sicked more than 1,600 people this summer.

The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.

NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 8:55 PM

At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18

Christine Wells-Wonsley, center, is surrounded by her husband Elmore, second from left, attorney Ben Crump, left, and the Rev. Al Sharpton, right, during a memorial service for her son Nolan Wells, 18, on Monday, July 20 in Ocean Springs, Miss. Wells was found dead after taking a July 4 boat trip with friends.

The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, will hold a funeral for the 18-year-old on Monday. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 8:50 PM

World Cup: Spain's homecoming heroes

A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.

NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 7:56 PM

10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup

Spain wowed the world with its World Cup championship win over Argentina on Sunday. Now we list what wowed NPR

The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 5:55 PM

Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now

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Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 4:36 PM

India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change

Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party scuffle with police as they attempt to march to India

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 1:18 PM

Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 11:40 AM

3 U.S. personnel killed in Iran conflict. And, Hunter Biden opens up to NPR

An Iranian woman walks in front of a huge anti-US and Israel billboard featuring President Trump and Israel

Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers about addiction and public scrutiny.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 10:36 AM

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Health workers tend to an Ebola patient at the Rwampara Treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 10:04 AM

U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three U.S. service members are killed

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US banner in Tehran on July 19, 2026.

The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills

Shireen Rizvi is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-wrote the book Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships.

A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

'I just wanted to give up': Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors

Marie Noon at her home in Brighton, Michigan, with her dog, Ziggy. Despite being eligible for Medicaid, Marie was denied coverage in 2025 because of an error with the state

Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.

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NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 8:43 AM

Morning news brief

The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.

NPR NewsJul 20, 2026, 8:41 AM

Keir Starmer resigns, Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister

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In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 9:29 PM

A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show

Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira (C), Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy, actor Jason Sudeikis gesture with performers at the Half Time Show during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?

Andy Burnham is on stage after he was announced as the new leader of the Labour Party on July 17, at the Trades Union Congress in London. Burnham, a member of Parliament for Makerfield, England, ran unopposed to succeed Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June, setting Burnham on course to become the United Kingdom

On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show

Attilio Cecchetto (right), pictured here with his son Gino. Attilio was born on a farm in Italy and lived in California since the 1960s, working as a tile journeyman and contractor for decades.

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspecitions how safeguards fall short.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

An Israeli paraglider tries to save migrating swifts that nest in the Western Wall

Swifts have been nesting in the Western Wall for centuries. Experts count at least 88 nests in the nooks and crannies of this holy site. The birds swoop and dive above the worshipers, catching insects to feed their young or encouraging their nestlings to take flight.

Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 9:14 AM

Deadly overnight Russian attack on Ukraine targets the capital

A woman carries a cage with a parrot as she leaves her damaged house following a Russia missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 9:01 AM

5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger

A few thoughtful design choices can make the tiniest spaces feel more comfortable.

Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 7:27 AM

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives at Miami International Airport on Saturday, July 18, 2026, after serving a five-year prison sentence in Cuba.

A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM

MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end

Fans react during a watch party for the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Carson, Calif. on July 1, 2026.

In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM

Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final

This combination of photos shows Spain forward Lamine Yamal (L) and Argentina star Lionel Messi competing earlier during the World Cup. Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.

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NPR NewsJul 19, 2026, 12:57 AM

The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP

Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan arrive an event, April 11, 2026, in Miami.

The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.

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NPR NewsJul 18, 2026, 8:06 PM

Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile

Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men

Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.

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NPR NewsJul 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest

Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and Minnesota engulf the Washington, D.C. skyline on July 17, 2026, reducing visibility and casting a colored haze over the Lincoln Memorial.

Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.

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NPR NewsJul 18, 2026, 6:14 PM

2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

A man displays a placard with portraits of the current and late supreme leaders and the late Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani at the Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.

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NPR NewsJul 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer

CeeCee Barrett, left, and Vina Nails owner Vy Nguyen, right, showcase their FIFA World Cup-inspired art at her salon in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.

Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.

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NPR NewsJul 18, 2026, 12:45 PM

Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?

U.S. troops fly over northern Afghanistan in the early days of the war in 2001. The U.S. fought its longest ever war in Afghanistan, for 20 years, only to see the Taliban retake control of the country as the U.S. withdrew in 2021.

U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.

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