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A second day of U.S. and Iranian strikes has intensified tensions, raising fears that the fragile April ceasefire could unravel as negotiations stall.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the U.S. strikes on Iran and the extent to which Iran might be able to hit back.
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The trial for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire is underway. The jury heard vastly different accounts of what happened during opening statements Wednesday.
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Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, raised $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year. -
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist. -
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery. -
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
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Tim Ream, the 38-year-old defender of the U.S. men's national soccer team, isn't the fastest player on the field anymore. But his calm and steady leadership has earned him the captain's armband.
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Know nothing about soccer but want to speak like you do? With the World Cup here in the U.S., we have a guide to "football" lingo.
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A U.N. report finds the number of people uprooted by conflicts around the world has fallen and the number of refugees returning home is reaching record numbers. But some haven't returned by choice.
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