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From allies to enemies: How the 1979 revolution transformed U.S.-Iranian relations
In his new book, King of Kings, Scott Anderson chronicles the upheaval that deposed Iran's reigning monarch — and the blunders by American policymakers that played a key role in the outcome.
Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
What higher tariffs mean for the U.S. economy. And, Israel's plan for hostage release
Higher tariffs are set to take effect this week, but the data is not showing that they have been working so far. And, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks with hostages' families in Israel.
What's the deal with electrolyte drinks – do you need them to stay hydrated?
Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?
How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city
Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.
What really goes on at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Update)
On Friday, we reported on the latest jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which showed weaker than expected growth. On Friday afternoon, President Trump fired the person in charge of ...
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the ...
UK's first woman Astronomer Royal
Astronomer Professor Michele Dougherty is the first woman in over 350-year history to be appointed the UK's Astronomer Royal. She'll serve as the official adviser to King Charles III on astronomical ...
Statement on False Attribution to NPR
The Israeli news outlet Maariv and several social media accounts are falsely saying that NPR reported a story about President Trump's supposed reaction to the video Hamas released of an Israeli ...
A non-profit will carry out the largest evacuation of children from Gaza to the U.S.
This week, HEAL Palestine, a non-profit organization, will carry out the largest known evacuation of wounded children from Gaza to the United States. Co-founder Zeena Salman shares some of the ...
A former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner on the firing of BLS head
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erica Groshen about the firing of one of her successors over the latest jobs numbers.
Senator Amy Klobuchar on states suing Trump over tariffs
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), whose state is among those suing the Trump administration for imposing tariffs without Congressional approval.