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The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, his family said.
Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says
The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.
Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee in June. The Department of Justice said Wednesday that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not testify for now.
What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?
Trump's war goals included putting an end to Iran's nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. That hasn't happened.
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
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Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.
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The drummer James Gadson has died. His funky, laid-back style appears on hit records from the 1970s onward.
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Iran says it agreed to two weeks of safe passage for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, but most vessels are staying put until certain it's safe.
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The West has had one of the worst winters for snowpack on record. The lack of snow is causing drought across much of the reason and spelling trouble for communities.
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Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia's most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.
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Mobile home parks are an important source of lower-cost housing. In Durango, Colo., one community fights to keep theirs affordable.
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The human body isn't meant to exist without gravity. The astronauts aboard Artemis II are combatting potential physiological damage using an elegantly engineered exercise machine called the flywheel.
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Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will ever live up to the vision.
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A ceasefire appears to be holding in the Iran war, but now several critical issues have to be negotiated. They include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
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The war with Iran has opened a rift inside of the MAGA movement. Now, some of its biggest names have gone from criticizing the war, to the rare step of criticizing President Trump himself.
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Stocks rallied Wednesday on news of a two-week cease fire in the U.S. war with Iran. It could take some time, though, before drivers feel relief at the gas pump.
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The Middle East is experiencing relief, anger and uncertainty as the U.S., Iran and Israel dispute ceasefire terms.