Does control of the Strait of Hormuz set a worldwide precedent?
The reasons given for the U.S. launching a war with Iran have shifted over time. But regardless of why the…
China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected…
Move over, Super Bowl? There’s an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and…
The new $1 Trump coin doesn’t just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many…
Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan
The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in…
Is smoke in your home? Here’s how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions…
Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants…
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important…
Wildfire smoke is like smoking ‘half a pack a day.’ Here’s how to protect yourself
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to…
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public…