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World

Morning news brief

by Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep

10 min

Morning news brief

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World

Trump meets with NATO chief about the future of the partnership

by Franco Ordoñez, Leila Fadel

3 min

Trump meets with NATO chief about the future of the partnership

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Middle East

Former ambassador on the whether the Iran ceasefire will hold and next steps

by Steve Inskeep

7 min

Former ambassador on the whether the Iran ceasefire will hold and next steps

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Television

'Hacks' creators talk about the Emmy-winning show's fifth and final season

by Leila Fadel

7 min

'Hacks' creators talk about the Emmy-winning show's fifth and final season

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Voters cast their ballots in Oak Creek, Wis., in 2024. The voting booths have American flags printed on them and the word "Vote."

Voters cast their ballots in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. This week, Wisconsin voters elected a new justice to the state's supreme court, expanding the majority for liberal-leaning justices as part of a larger trend of Democratic overperformance in elections since President Trump took office. Morry Gash/AP hide caption

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Elections

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

by Stephen Fowler

3 min

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

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National

What's behind Trump's seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission

by Katia Riddle

3 min

What’s behind Trump’s seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission

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National

In Vancouver, Squamish Nation builds what many cities struggle to: lots of housing

by Alex Mayyasi

3 min

In Vancouver, Squamish Nation builds what many cities struggle to: lots of housing

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Music

The enduring legacy of Lebanese singer Fairuz's 'Bahebak Ya Lebnan'

by Leila Fadel

6 min

The enduring legacy of Lebanese singer Fairuz's 'Bahebak Ya Lebnan'

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Middle East

Despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, attacks continue across the Gulf

by Aya Batrawy, Leila Fadel

3 min

Despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, attacks continue across the Gulf

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Middle East

Expert discusses whether the war has made Iran's regime stronger

by Steve Inskeep

7 min

Expert discusses whether the war has made Iran's regime stronger

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A man carrying a piggy bank climbs stairs shaped like the letters HDHP, which stand for high deductible health plan.

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Health Care Helpline

How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you

by Jackie Fortiér

3 min

How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you

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National

As gaming's popularity rises, here's how parents can talk to kids about gambling

by Sequoia Carrillo

3 min

As gaming's popularity rises, here's how parents can talk to kids about gambling

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Middle East

Iran clashes with Israel and US over whether Lebanon is included in ceasefire

by Lauren Frayer, Leila Fadel

3 min

Iran clashes with Israel and US over whether Lebanon is included in ceasefire

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National

Some of Trump's biggest supporters become his loudest critics over Iran war

by Elena Moore, Steve Inskeep

4 min

Some of Trump's biggest supporters become his loudest critics over Iran war

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Climate

Researchers say snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains

by Sam Brasch

3 min

Researchers say snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains

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World

Morning news brief

World

Trump meets with NATO chief about the future of the partnership

Middle East

Former ambassador on the whether the Iran ceasefire will hold and next steps

Television

'Hacks' creators talk about the Emmy-winning show's fifth and final season

Elections

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

National

What’s behind Trump’s seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission

National

In Vancouver, Squamish Nation builds what many cities struggle to: lots of housing

Music

The enduring legacy of Lebanese singer Fairuz's 'Bahebak Ya Lebnan'

Middle East

Despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, attacks continue across the Gulf

Middle East

Expert discusses whether the war has made Iran's regime stronger

Health Care Helpline

How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you

National

As gaming's popularity rises, here's how parents can talk to kids about gambling

Middle East

Iran clashes with Israel and US over whether Lebanon is included in ceasefire

National

Some of Trump's biggest supporters become his loudest critics over Iran war

Climate

Researchers say snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains

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