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Trump says ceasefire deal is near as Israeli strikes kill 138 Palestinians in Gaza

More than 60 of those killed were waiting for aid, according to Palestinian health officials. President Trump said Friday that talks over a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are at a crucial stage.

President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds

President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began more than three years ago.

‘Antagonized for being Hispanic’: Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today’s America

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?

The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.

North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea

South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated

More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from an area along Crete's southern coast. Some people fled into the sea and were rescued by local fishermen and divers.

Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

Supreme Court to decide if states can ban transgender girls in sports

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases in the fall that test state laws banning transgender women and girls from participating in sports at publicly funded institutions.

Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Here’s how it works

Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?

How Trump’s big beautiful bill aims to ‘supercharge’ immigration enforcement

The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.

DNC chair says Republicans sold ‘their constituents out to help billionaires’

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how Trump's massive tax and policy bill will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms.

U.K. High Court slams MI5 over informant deception and lack of transparency

A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had repeatedly misled U.K. courts about an informant accused of violence against women.

Actor Michael Madsen, known for ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ dead at 67

His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest this morning.

Abrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. in March, says he was brutally beaten and subjected to psychological torture while held in one of El Salvador's most notorious prisons.

Netherlands police embrace a public health approach to drugs. Will it work in the South?

Despite the opioid crisis’ deadly toll, U.S police treat drug use as a criminal issue. But in the Netherlands, a public health approach has seen better results.

Pope Leo’s scandal-plagued hometown sees a bright future in buying his childhood home

Pope Leo grew up in a small brick house in the Chicago suburb of Dolton which is now up for auction. The village's board of trustees voted to buy it, in the hopes of creating a historic attraction.

House Republicans pass Trump’s megabill, sending the package to his desk to be signed

The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.

NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system

The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far away.

How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod

Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.

Ghost guns may make a comeback, despite a Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back.

The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government.

Jenny Han is an expert in embarrassment

Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she's selfish about.

In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs

The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters. Meanwhile, Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family's land in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.

House Republicans expected to pass President Trump’s massive budget bill by July 4

House Republicans cleared a final procedural hurdle early Thursday and are now one vote away from passing President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill before a self-imposed July 4 deadline.

GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states

In 2017, when President Trump tried to repeal Obamacare and roll back Medicaid coverage, Republican governors rallied against it. Now, as Trump tries again to scale back Medicaid, they've gone quiet.

Are you a glucose ‘dipper’? Here’s how to fix those blood sugar highs and lows

After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.

What happens to Sean Combs now?

The hip-hop mogul's legal saga has reached an uneasy outcome. Despite a tainted legacy and severed business ties, does his acquittal on the most serious charges leave room for a return?

To kick off celebrations of America’s founding, Trump travels to its heartland

President Trump will give a speech in Iowa Thursday night as the official start to a year of events marking the country's 250th anniversary. It comes at a crucial time for his domestic policy agenda.

We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles

Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular.

Rescuers search for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia

The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday, bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 30-mile trip.