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The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Repu...
09/29/2025

The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic as its people increasingly find themselves priced out of the food they need to survive and worried about their futures.

A stampede at a rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu killed at least 36 p...
09/29/2025

A stampede at a rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu killed at least 36 people and injured 40 others.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the large-scale attacks involved nearly 500 strike drones.
09/29/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the large-scale attacks involved nearly 500 strike drones.

In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is n...
09/29/2025

In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it's vanishing in the wild.

Maine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England. In March, the Trump administration cut more tha...
09/28/2025

Maine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England. In March, the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion from two U.S. food programs.

Buying a home is a conventional milestone for couples. But as home prices skyrocket, many Americans are buying homes wit...
09/28/2025

Buying a home is a conventional milestone for couples. But as home prices skyrocket, many Americans are buying homes with someone who isn't their romantic partner.

At a time when President Trump is going after foreign laborers in the U.S, and saying unflattering accounts of U.S. hist...
09/28/2025

At a time when President Trump is going after foreign laborers in the U.S, and saying unflattering accounts of U.S. history should be removed, Rock Springs, Wyoming has put up a new monument to ethnic violence there.

Agents said the kneeling was an act of deescalation. The Bureau investigated them at the time and found no causes for di...
09/28/2025

Agents said the kneeling was an act of deescalation. The Bureau investigated them at the time and found no causes for discipline. The FBI Agents Association decries the lack of due process.

President Trump failed to revoke DACA in his first term and his focus on immigration this time has mostly ignored the po...
09/28/2025

President Trump failed to revoke DACA in his first term and his focus on immigration this time has mostly ignored the policy. Still, Republican lawmakers are deferring to the president on the issue.

The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups ...
09/28/2025

The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups suing.

Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some o...
09/28/2025

Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some of the nation's most vulnerable students and disadvantaged school communities.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around...
09/28/2025

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

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