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Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date. He also repeated an earlier claim that fighti...
After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home
Israel says it's creating a "security zone" inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won't be allowed to return home until people in northe...
Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as argument...
Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying...
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday,...
One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose...
6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s...
DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran's strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S....
A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq
The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security forces say...
TSA workers may receive pay soon. And, Israel plans to expand its invasion of Lebanon
TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces p...
Iran's strike hurt up to 20 U.S. personnel and damaged 2 radar jets in Saudi Arabia
NPR has confirmed that two E-3 Sentry aircraft were damaged and as many as 20 U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack on an air...
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its k...