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U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking
The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.
'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening
The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.
'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.
'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win
Thousands of fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate the basketball team's first championship title in more than 50 years.
New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen
Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.
Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay
The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.
Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack
Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukr…
You're probably using too many skin care products. Here are the 3 essentials
We asked half a dozen skin care experts: Which products do you really need to keep your skin healthy and attractive? Here's what they said.
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
The head of the family is 17. Money is tight. The roof leaks. How did this happen?
Three brothers say their mother and father died after losing access to their HIV medications. Now the boys are figuring out how to navigate life.
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
Supreme Court sides with marijuana user who was barred from owning guns
The court ruled that the law used to prosecute a marijuana user violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.
Embedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle Times
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol …
Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not a…
Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows
Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a record low, according to a ne…
Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., says Trump's threat to block FISA reauthorization is like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."
As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch
Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at leas…
What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mal…
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a …