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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The c...

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Trump administration partially lifts export ban on Anthropic's most advanced AI model

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How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the Wor...

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As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline

The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of f...

Jun 27, 2026
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia

Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with o...

Jun 27, 2026
What would George Washington say? It's a busy year for people who portray him

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds import...

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Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking t...

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