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Senate Intelligence Committee questions national security chiefs about the Iran war
The nation's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, said today that Iran's government still seems to be functioning, though it has been greatly weakened by the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign.
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Tracing recent events that led Netanyahu to launch the war against Iran
A chain of events in recent years led Israel and the U.S. to do what they had hesitated to do for decades: launch all-out war against Iran.
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Federal Reserve holds a key interest rate steady amid growing economic pressures
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation.
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KiKi Shepard, an avatar of elegance on 'Showtime at the Apollo,' has died
KiKi Shepard, the longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, died this week at 74.
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Former federal advisers on autism who were let go by RFK Jr. form a new committee
An independent group of experts plans to offer an alternative to the Trump administration's autism agenda. The group features prominent scientists who used to serve on a federal advisory committee.
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Former Syrian prison chief convicted in landmark torture trial in LA
A former Syrian prison chief has been convicted in a landmark torture trial in Los Angeles.
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WNBA players union and owners reach a verbal agreement
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Meghan Hall from USA Today's For the Win about negotiations between WNBA players and owners on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Iran war hinders the flow of U.N. aid through the Gulf to communities in need
It's not just oil tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. U.N. aid shipments are also hindered by the war in Iran.
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Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California
California's gas prices have long been high, and spikes due to the war with Iran have sparked debate over who's to blame. Some Democrats say Gov. Gavin Newsom could do more to ease prices.
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Trump administration's expansion of migrant detention ignites fierce opposition
The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and geographic spectrum.
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How chess became king in South Texas
South Texas is the chess capital of the state, due in large part to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Its chess team is preparing to defend its national title in competitive collegiate chess.
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Trump lashes out at NATO after countries decline to help in Iran
President Trump says NATO is making "a very foolish mistake" after countries decline to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.