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Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

Merz vows reforms after defeat

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by The Associated Press / 4h

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains. (Image credit: Markus Schreiber)

Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

Trump converts arch into military

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by Kristin Wright / 6h

President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality. (Image credit: Jen Golbeck)

PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk

by Kamala Thiagarajan / 9h

In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea.

In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink

by Debbie Elliott / 10h

In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free. (Image credit: Catie Dull)

Judge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders' case

by Maddy Lauria / 11h

" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3164x2109+0+0/resize/3164x2109!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7b%2F76%2F4338365f49f08c67e670cfe93986%2Fap25234734046444.jpg"> Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of his media companies' biggest scandals. (Image credit: Jordan Strauss

U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents

by Joe Hernandez / 11h

Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it. (Image credit: Lianne Milton for NPR)

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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Hundreds of drones hit Moscow

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by The Associated Press / 12h

Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building. (Image credit: Andriy Andriyenko)

How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives

by Anya Steinberg / 12h

Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the lives of past participants.

Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site

by Drew Hawkins / 12h

State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and negotiations were covered under nondisclosure agreements. (Image credit: Kathleen Flynn)

NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026

by Steve Drummond / 12h

Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.

Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

Houthis attack Riyadh Aramco

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by The Associated Press / 17h

Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war. (Image credit: Osamah Abdulrahman)

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

Ed Sheeran apologizes over Gaza

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by The Associated Press / 18h

Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. (Image credit: Evan Agostini)

The new lines of southern Lebanon

by Diego Ibarra Sánchez / 1d

The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion. (Image credit: Diego Ibarra Sánchez for NPR)

CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban

Trump bans three news outlets

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by Ava Berger / 1d

Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES." (Image credit: Charles McQuillan)

Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return

by D. Parvaz / 1d

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer

Annie Dillard dies at 81

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by Scott Simon / 1d

With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work. (Image credit: BOB CHILD/AP)

Betel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there's evidence of ancient use

by Pien Huang / 1d