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A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle dispute weeks before scheduled trial
In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring "closure."
See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
Modi's party takes control of India's West Bengal in key state election
The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Stanford education economist Thomas Dee about the latest study on schools banning cellphones.
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Researchers looked at whether a tried-and-true poverty alleviation effort that gives cash and coaching to households, and is typically implemented in rural areas, could work in an urban setting.
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A string extravaganza! There's some bluegrass, some country, some folk — and some sounds that we couldn't possibly label even if we tried. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
Morning Edition host Michel Martin shares some of her favorite Tiny Desk concerts. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
We paint three very different shades of blue. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
We go back in time, to the days when the Desk was young. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
New Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday. -
The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band's latest album. -
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week. -
The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way. -
Like a number of his characters, Booker Prize-winning novelist Douglas Stuart grew up working class and queer in Glasgow. He went on to have a career in fashion, which plays into his latest novel.
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Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
