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Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
- Scott Neuman
- Apr 1, 2026
Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often oversha...
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"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
- Fatma Tanis
- Apr 1, 2026
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that...
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This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7
- Daniel Estrin
- Apr 1, 2026
Ariel Bronz plays a musician in the film Yes, which looks at the trauma and drive for vengeance that swept over Israel after the 2023 Hamas-led attack...
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Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
- Danielle Kurtzleben
- Apr 1, 2026
Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date. He also repeated an earlier claim t...
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After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home
- Lauren Frayer
- Apr 1, 2026
Israel says it's creating a "security zone" inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won't be allowed to return home until people...
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Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
- Brittney Melton
- Apr 1, 2026
Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today a...
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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
- NPR Staff
- Apr 1, 2026
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leav...
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Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
- The Associated Press
- Apr 1, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on...
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One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
- Jackie Lay
- Mar 31, 2026
NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history —...
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6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
- Anastasia Tsioulcas
- Mar 31, 2026
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-contro...
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DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran's strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
- Brittney Melton
- Mar 31, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a...
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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq
- NPR Staff
- Mar 31, 2026
The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security...