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Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.
Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Senate Republicans are moving forward on a bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of Trump's term. And, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that could aid …
A handful of American households pay for AI. Is the future free — or a subscription?
Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.
How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "righ…
How cellphone carriers prepare for hurricane season with AI, drones and 'cows'
Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.
The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs
With 4,600 sailors finally home, USS Gerald R. Ford will finally receive some much needed repairs and an upgrade to its beleaguered sewage system.
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, NPR analysis finds
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.
In photos: a preview of the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center opens later this month in Chicago. We take a look inside.
National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a…
Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?
The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.
Morning news brief
Some Republicans' growing frustrations with Trump is beginning to show, Trump and Netanyahu have a tense call over Israel's actions in Lebanon, Russia's economic forum opens.
Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.
Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.
Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania
A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and…
Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case detected in Texas cattle
A calf near the US-Mexico border is the first case of the parasite in the US in 60 years.
US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers in rebuke over Iran
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn't
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America
Some wore matching suits and others carried identical green bags as they landed, just days before the tournament kicks off.
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it wo…
Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package
The Senate voted along party lines to start debate on a Republican bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of President Trump's term.
'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
Supreme Court's Alabama redistricting decision could encourage more chaos, experts warn
The court's repudiation of a lower court decision was only the latest case in which it has played a role in changing the congressional maps for Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, and Cal…