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Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 06:01

Congress has passed the largest housing affordability bill in decades. And all three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani have won their primaries. 

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Political consultant on whether Trump is losing GOP support after war powers vote

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 05:49

NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.

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5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

Surfside, Florida, is marking five years since a beachfront condominium collapsed, killing 98 people. It was one of the largest structural failures in U.S. history.

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New York primary could forecast future for Democrats. Here's what you need to know

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

New York's primary election highlighted a question the Democratic Party is facing: just how progressive does it want to be? In safe seats, progressives win but in competitive seats, moderates prevail.

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4 ways to design a dreamy summer, according to a happiness expert

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.

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In the Ebola epicenter, a gold-mining town reacts with fear, disbelief and grit

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.

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Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.

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Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 01:03

A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.

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Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 00:54

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.

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Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 21:41

All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.

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Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:33

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.

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Tension builds between Trump and Senate Republicans, putting GOP agenda on the line

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:43

Divides over what GOP priorities should be ahead of this fall's midterm elections are testing the relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans.

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In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:50

The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

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Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:46

An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.

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Is AI 'one big bubble'? Behind the tech sell-off

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 14:31

Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment and whether it's "one big bubble."

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Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:59

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.

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A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:59

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:34

Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.

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U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 06:17

The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

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Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 05:51

It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

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