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East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.

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A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

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The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

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Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

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Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.

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Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.

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The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.

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A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.

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One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

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Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.

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The 31-year-old teacher and engineer from California sent an alleged message to family members saying that he wanted to target administration officials.

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A suspect has been arrested after firing shots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.

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The alleged gunman has been identified as Cole Allen, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how China views the current crisis in the Middle East

A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy.

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A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran's foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.

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In a huge moment in sports history, Sabastian Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.

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