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Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic

FILE - An arial view of Bangui, Central African Republic on March. 8, 2024.

His family in Afghanistan had received threats from the Taliban because of the work performed by his brothers in support of the U.S. military.

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AI chatbots may be better than search engines in guarding against foreign propaganda

NPR and NewsGuard developed queries for AI chatbots and search engines using false narratives spread by China, Iran and Russia and compared their performances.

In a test, popular AI chatbots mostly debunked falsehoods spread by other countries and avoided uncritically spreading falsehoods better than search engines. AI summaries above search results fared worse.

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Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU

An election worker assists a voter at a polling station inside Reykjavik City Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.

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Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.

British far-right political pundit Milo Yiannopoulos hosts the "Bishops Enough Is Enough" rally at the MECU Pavilion in November 2021 in Baltimore.

The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien."

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Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire in a warehouse following a Russian drone attack near Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday.

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

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Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal

An aerial view shows the aftermath of flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, which affected low-lying areas and settlements near the riverbanks in Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 28, 2026.

Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.

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Opinion: Remembering Dolly Parton

Country Singer Dolly Parton at the 1989 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Oct. 9, 1989.

She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton.

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The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds

Naomi Nibishaka crosses the newly constructed pedestrian bridge over a river. She

A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.

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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal

Meta is calling on TikTok and YouTube to also set limits on teen use at night.

Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes.

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Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say

Netia McCray stands outside the Museum of Science, where she runs a STEM educational program for teens, in Boston, Mass. McCray has been suffering from long COVID since 2020.

The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.

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How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

Dolly Parton performs onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.

Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.

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Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?

Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky looks on prior to the game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 23 in Chicago.

The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists.

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Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Trump waves after arriving off Air Force One, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.

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Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon

In June 2025, immigration authorities gave Sae Joon Park an ultimatum: leave voluntarily or face detention and deportation, according to his legal team.

His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation."

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After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched

A woman walks past a mural depicting Iran

Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.

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Fed's Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high, sparking bets rate hikes are coming

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh spoke to a gathering of economists and central bankers at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming Friday.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.

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New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

Ken Lacovara examining a fossil

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a fossil park and museum.

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Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address

Workers use excavators to clear the mud following flash floods in Trishuli in Nepal

As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.

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So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg

More business, less casual. Tech workers are less inclined to wear shorts to the office than they once were.

Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.

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'It's essentially been one long day': A daughter details search for parents in Nepal

From left, Ashna Ahuja, Deepak Ahuja, Akash Mahtani, Shreya Ahuja and Madhu Ahuja attended Mahtani and Shreya Ahuja

Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.

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NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.

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This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it

From left: Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, the Duchess of Sussex.

The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.

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Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help

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Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.

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Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms

A view of voting booths at the Santa Clara County registrar of voters office in San Jose, Calif.

As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from anticipating the Jan. 6 attack.

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This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

Richard Segovia stands in front of his house on 25th and York streets, known as the "Latin Rock House," in San Francisco in April. The home is covered in a large mural honoring dozens of musicians tied to the Mission District

A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.

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A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

A boy looks at the devastation caused by flash flooding along the Trishuli River in Nepal

As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

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Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

Although the government is refunding many tariffs, most of the money is going to businesses and importers — not consumers.

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

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The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue

A person holds a sign reading "Save Our Social Security" during a rally in support of fair taxation near the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025.

Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to weigh in on solutions.

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U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagree

Workers walk in the Zubair oil field, whose operations have being reduced since the start of the Iran war, near Basra, Iraq, March 28.

Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.

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Over 400 people were killed by the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to give a speech Friday, Judge hears argument in fight to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center.

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