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A public radio station in Ohio needed a new home. Comedian Dave Chappelle stepped up
Georgia jail uses drones to block dangerous deliveries to inmates
Middle East conflict causes another shortage: fluoride for drinking water
'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war
As fuel prices continue to rise, Iran war drives Europe toward new crisis
U.S. and Iran block oil exports as rest of the world takes economic hit
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., discusses the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., on ethics and the resignations of 2 congressmen
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SCOTUSblog author Sarah Isgur talks about her new book, 'The Last Branch Standing'
Israel and Lebanon to hold first direct talks in decades
'People had hope': Iranian Americans watch the Iran war from afar
Ukraine hopes for more cooperation after Hungary elects new prime minister
'Hanging by a thread': Fertilizer shortage in India deepens due to ongoing Iran war
Remembering former Morning Edition producer Brian Jarboe
Trump says US will blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
Retired US Navy admiral on Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
Pope Leo begins tour across Africa as row with Trump over Iran war intensifies
Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters for second year in a row
How 'taking chances' got 'Titaníque' from a basement theatre to Broadway
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations
Congress returns to Washington with lengthy to-do list
People with dementia find joy thanks to Denver choir

Foreign policy adviser to Israeli PM discusses the war, Lebanon and the ceasefire
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ophir Falk, foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about Iran, Lebanon and the ceasefire.

Vance heads to Pakistan for talks to end the war between Iran, the US and Israel
Vice President JD Vance enters his highest-profile moment Friday as lead U.S. negotiator in face-to-face talks with Iran.

Former US ambassador discusses whether the US is safer after launching the Iran war
Is the U.S. safer after the Trump administration launched a war in Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns.

In rare public statement, Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Thursday, saying she was not friends with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and wasn't introduced to President Trump by him.

India cracks down on social media jokes criticizing prime minister
As criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the Iran war grows, government censors are scrambling to knock down memes that use the Indian leader as the punchline.
Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.

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Vance to serve as lead US negotiator in peace talks to end Iran war, Israel and Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks, NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth Friday.

'The Audacity' star Billy Magnussen talks about the show's new season
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Billy Magnussen, who stars in the new AMC series "The Audacity." The series follows a Silicon Valley CEO who's barely able to stay ahead of a scandal engulfing his company.

Inflation expected to climb to highest level in 2 years
The federal government delivers a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran is expected to push inflation to its highest level in nearly two years.

Trump meets with NATO chief about the future of the partnership
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday to discuss the future partnership after Trump disparaged the alliance.

Former ambassador on the whether the Iran ceasefire will hold and next steps
With a ceasefire with Iran on apparently shaky grounds, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks veteran Middle East diplomat and former Ambassador Ryan Crocker about likely next steps in the negotiations.
How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you
If you chose a cheaper health plan, you may be stuck with some hefty medical bills until you meet your deductible. Here's how to get the most out of your plan and health savings account.

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Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it's not.

'Hacks' creators talk about the Emmy-winning show's fifth and final season
Emmy-winning "Hacks" follows an old-school comedienne and her young writer. Leila Fadel talks to creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky about its fifth and final season.

What's behind Trump's seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission
Many people have been enchanted watching Artemis II circle the moon and start the journey home. President Trump doesn't appear to be among them. Some critics say his lack of enthusiasm is calculated.

In Vancouver, Squamish Nation builds what many cities struggle to: lots of housing
In Vancouver, the Squamish Nation had a chance to do what many housing advocates dream of, developing a plot of prime urban real estate without zoning constraints. So what did they build? Housing.

The enduring legacy of Lebanese singer Fairuz's 'Bahebak Ya Lebnan'
Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.

Despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, attacks continue across the Gulf
Iran and the U.S. and Israel said they would suspend strikes but countries in the region continued to report attacks and Israel said it would not stop its assault in Lebanon.

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or else face wide-scale destruction.

After Trump backs off threats against Iran, where does US military operation stand?
To discuss what's likely to be next for U.S. military strategy in the Iran war, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with retired Gen. Joseph Votel.

NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with President Trump Wednesday amid tensions over the alliance.

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U.S. and Iran agree to two week ceasefire, how Iranians are responding to the ceasefire, the effects of the war in Iran give investors around the world whiplash.

'The Boys' returns for fifth and final season
NPR's A Martinez talks to television producer Eric Kripke and actor Jessie T. Usher about the final season premiere of the satirical superhero series "The Boys."

Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race in Georgia to replace Greene
Clay Fuller received President Trump's endorsement earlier in the election season in the race to replace former Rep. Marjorie Tayler Greene. He will serve out the remainder of Greene's term.

Photos and data from Artemis II mission could help determine the moon's origins
The crew of the Orion spacecraft continue to beam back images from their lunar flyby. The photos reveal previously unseen details of the far side of the moon.