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Syria’s new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

Syria's interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.

Trump administration adds fine print to “Fork” resignation offer, deepening confusion

Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.

Even where weed is legal, product safety isn’t guaranteed

Most states allow some sale of cannabis, but testing for pesticides and mold in the weed supply varies from one state to another.

Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults

One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.

Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice

Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a business model.

‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.

China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.

Rubio says El Salvador will house deportees from U.S., including Americans

A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot deport American citizens and such a move would be met with legal challenges.

Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department

While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.

White House defends its ‘Fork in the Road’ offer to federal employees

The White House says the federal employees union is doing its members a disservice by urging them not to resign with the promise of administrative leave until September.

Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions

The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.

Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze

The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.

Super Bowl ticket prices have been falling, and are down by thousands from last year

Ticket prices have been dropping over the past few days and many tickets are selling for thousands of dollars less than a year ago.

Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council

The president's executive order will also cut future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians.

Jail Goodwill store offers job training and a new look on the way out

At the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, Calif., incarcerated women organize and run a Goodwill store, where women nearing release get to shop for clothing.

ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

The lawsuit alleges Trump's actions go against protections provided by Congress and backed by the courts.

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here’s why it matters to automakers

The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry.

Navy SEAL was unqualified to lead Tufts lacrosse workout, report finds

The university will change its approval process for team trainings, among other recommended remedies, after the group workout that left lacrosse players hospitalized in September.

These bonobos know what you don’t know

A new study shows that bonobos seem to know a little bit about what's going on in a human companion's mind, and will try to help.

What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development?

Formed in 1961, the agency with a roughly $40 billion budget provides humanitarian assistance abroad and funds other projects to further U.S. interests.

‘I wanted to buy her time’: A mother looks back on her daughter’s terminal cancer

Sarah Wildman's daughter Orli died at age 14. "She would sometimes ask me, 'What do you think I did to deserve this?' And of course, that's not an answerable question," Wildman says.

Trump alleges USAID ‘fraud’ and puts Rubio in charge as Musk targets the agency

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is acting director the U.S. Agency for International Development, following a pause in foreign assistance and layoffs at USAID.

Treasury Secretary Bessent, tapped to run CFPB, orders staff to halt work

Staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were instructed by email to cease much of their work. Bessent, a wealthy Wall Street investor, replaces Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday.

Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes

Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body of water to have different names according to different countries.

Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at NBA matchup as tariff dispute heats up

Canadians showed their displeasure on Sunday at the Toronto Raptors' game against the LA Clippers in Toronto, Canada. Similar jeers broke out at National Hockey League games over the weekend.

Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the White House since President Trump's return to office, in a crucial meeting for the future of the Middle East.

How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply

Millions of Americans use cannabis and would like to think the products they buy are safe. But regulation is state by state and full of holes. NPR's new series digs into the risks and solutions.

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine.

Global stocks slide as Trump imposes tariffs on imports

Stock markets around the fell as President Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China

How younger generations keep the folk art of lion dancing alive in LA

At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and weekends to practice the traditional folk art of lion dancing.

Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases

The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the vagus nerve.