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President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.
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What are the political stakes for President Trump ahead of a second round of planned negotiations to end the war with Iran?
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration, about paths for diplomacy as the U.S. and Iran accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
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As Pope Leo continues his 11-day tour of Africa, the visit is being overshadowed by tensions with Washington.
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A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
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The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.
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The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
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A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
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