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President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future
A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms
Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to running coach Martin Dugard about his new book, "The Long Run," which details the growth of major marathon races and the cultural shifts that made running popular.
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Importers who paid tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court can start applying for refunds Monday. The government has been ordered to return $160B that were unlawfully collected.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the chief executive of a Minnesota baby products manufacturer about her experience applying for a refund from President Trump's tariffs.
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The NFL draft is set to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh this week. The school district plans to pivot to remote learning in response to overcrowded transportation systems.
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U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night. -
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. -
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.
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This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.
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Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead of the midterms.
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The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
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All the President's Men hit theaters in April 1976. Fifty years on, is Hollywood still making movies that explore the abuse of presidential power?
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NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with pianist Emanuel Ax about his new podcast "Classical Music Happy Hour."
