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China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
Xi's silence on North Korea's nuclear program came as Kim tried to convince the world of the irreversibility of his coun...
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly-departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people ...
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one o...
Bill Gates to appear before Congress over Epstein involvement
Gates will sit for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted se...
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basi...
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again
Ehud Barak withdrew Israeli forces from Lebanon in 2000, ending an occupation that lasted nearly two decades. He says th...
U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
U.K. leaders called for calm Tuesday after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of trying to kill a man in a vicious sta...
In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
In one of the most competitive races for governor this year, Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challeng...
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a differen...
Evette, backed by Trump, and Wilson, a Trump supporter, head to S.C. governor runoff
In South Carolina, both Republican candidates for governor are MAGA devotees, but Trump only endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Ev...
House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 Republicans
The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measur...
Three judges, three scandals and new scrutiny of judicial accountability
Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's sy...
House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trum...
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when ...
Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting it. Doctors who were o...
NASA names 4 astronauts on the 'highly complex' Artemis III lunar training mission
The crew of four — NASA astronaut and commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA mission ...
To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage
Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, ...
Trump confirms Iran shot down helicopter, says U.S. 'must' respond
Trump also confirmed the two pilots were unharmed and safe....
Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco
Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the...
Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn
A trust fund that helps to finance Social Security benefits is expected to run out of money in less than seven years — u...
Are we ready to host the FIFA World Cup, and who can afford to go?
The biggest World Cup ever starts this week. Laura Williamson, editor in chief of The Athletic, describes how sky-high p...
4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says
Voters in four states head to the polls today for their primaries. Here are the races to watch. And, global conflicts ar...
More Americans survive cancer. But the psychological impacts can persist for years
Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering me...
Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today
Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devote...
GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how
Recent studies suggest GLP-1s, the weight loss and diabetes drugs, may both prevent cancer and slow its progression. Whi...
The Supreme Court is in its final stretch this term. Here are the major cases left
The Supreme Court is heading into its crunch time, the part of the year when the justices are racing to finish decisions...
Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Sweden's Uppsala security research group....
Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in t...
Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying the two crew members...
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents...
Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration anno...
Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update
At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child ...
With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more a...
NPR's new chief content officer: 'I've been training for this job my whole life'
Less than two weeks after overhauling its newsroom, NPR has hired Nadine Zylstra to be its chief content officer. She ha...
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor....
Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate
Israel and Iran's recent exchange of fire is threatening the truce in the Middle East. And, the Ebola outbreak in the De...
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchi...
In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people
In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legisla...
Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them
The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system ...
People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no
A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remo...
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