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Voters in four states went to the polls Tuesday, selecting contenders for several high-profile races in November. A look at the results.
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter is downed, takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in four states, House Republicans approve a bill to fund ICE for the remainder of Trump's term.
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Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil writes about the ascent of the first grunge band to sign with a major label and the death of lead singer Chris Cornell in his memoir, "A Screaming Life."
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With Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un reaffirming ties while sidestepping nuclear tensions, the U.S. faces a growing challenge in responding to an increasingly confident, nuclear-armed North Korea.
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World Cup fever is hitting Canada ahead of kickoff Thursday. With soaring ticket prices and growing questions off the pitch, will passion for the game last?
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A new report finds close to half of American families did not earn enough to cover necessities in 2024. And with prices continuing to rise, there's little sign that's changed.
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The Supreme Court is considering overturning a Mississippi law that allows counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. That will affect Alaska, where ballots can be weather-delayed.
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The U.S. military said it launched strikes on Iran for downing an Apache helicopter. NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Michael Singh, a former Middle East adviser in the George W. Bush White House.
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NASA has named the crew of next year's Artemis III mission. The four astronauts will orbit the Earth and practice rendezvous techniques and other tasks to simulate skills needed for a lunar landing.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Miguel Delaney, chief football writer for The Independent, about some of the controversies surrounding the World Cup.
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As drones become the weapon of choice in the Russia-Ukraine war, a group of soldiers test their skills in an unusual competition.
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Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty ImagesUnscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
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The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days. -
Trump confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter, downed near the Strait of Hormuz, are safe. The U.S. responded by launching strikes on Iran, with Tehran attacking Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan soon after. -
Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now as President Trump says there's a "good chance" for a deal with Tehran in the coming days.
