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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.
Trump confirms Iran shot down helicopter, says U.S. 'must' respond
Trump also confirmed the two pilots were unharmed and safe.
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 — unless Congress acts to patch the system before that.
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 prices, travel restrictions, politics and the Ebola outbreak…
Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without correct licence
Police said the pilot was discovered to have flown with forged credentials since he was promoted to captain in 2009. He faces several fraud-related charges.
I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right pap…
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
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 are at their highest level since World War II, data shows.
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-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.
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 and dissents in the cases that remain undecided. Here's wh…
Morning news brief
Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now, voters in four states head to the polls Tuesday for primaries, Trump makes baseless claims about election fraud in California.
Pope Leo calls AI firms a new form of colonialism, echoing tech critics
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Karen Hao about the Pope's recent warnings that AI companies represent a new form of colonialism.
Conflicts around the globe hit highest levels since World War II, new report says
The new report by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program said the massacres in El Fasher pushed one-sided violence in Africa to its highest levels since the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
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.
Wembanyama stars as Spurs trim Knicks' Finals lead
Victor Wembanyama scores 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs cut the New York Knicks' lead in the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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 the fall for the next academic year.
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 on board were "fine" after the incident. Trump also expres…
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 them from securing U.S. defense contracts.
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 announced the fee as a way of preventing foreign workers from t…
Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances
The reality star couldn't outpace a democratic socialist to lead the second largest US city.
Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him