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Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of contention.
Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts
Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats from climate change.
So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort
Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative session get the job done?
Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes
Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.
Stuck in limbo: millions of professionals risk losing legal status under Trump pause
Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.
Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations
Trump seems to be looking forward to hosting, in recent weeks bringing up the royal visit multiple times.
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Suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump, Trump hosts King Charles at critical point in U.S.-Britain relations, ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying.
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The Justice Department announced the first formal charges against the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
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NPR's A Martinez asks former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about security needs and constraints when protecting President Trump during an event like Saturday's dinner.
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Supreme Court justices heard arguments about liability for the maker of the popular weed killer Roundup and whether federal law should preempt state lawsuits over health troubles.
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NPR's America in Pursuit series examines a presidential treasure, a pistol that was lost by George Washington and now can be found at the Smithsonian.
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Lawmakers say the thwarted attack on the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions about Secret Service protection. Some say it highlights the need for a White House ballroom.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Eliza Terlinden, who was in the same Christian fellowship group in college as the suspected attacker at the White House Correspondents dinner.
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Republicans in Florida pushed hard to drop some childhood vaccine requirements for school. But efforts petered out. What could this mean for other states considering similar moves?
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High school athletes can get good money for their name, image and likeness or NIL in many states now, but they also don't know much about how to navigate such contracts.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Shannon Felton Spence, a former manager of high-profile diplomatic and political engagements for the British government, about King Charles' visit to Washington.
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Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has called lawmakers back to Tallahassee, where they could redraw the state's congressional maps to be even more favorable for the GOP.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Quinn Slobodian, the co-author of the new book, "Muskism: A Guide to the Perplexed."