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Workers set up the reviewing stand in front of the White House on June 10 for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade.

Workers set up the reviewing stand in front of the White House on June 10 for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images hide caption

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National

By the numbers: A look at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.
Photo taken on Thursday afternoon after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in India.

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Asia

Authorities survey for more bodies after Air India crash that killed over 240 people

Authorities say a total of 241 passengers and crew members were killed in the craft, with only one passenger surviving. There were likely additional casualties on the ground.

Flight carrying 242 people bound for London has crashed in Ahmedabad, India

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The completely revamped Club World Cup men's soccer tournament kicks off on Saturday, with 32 teams from around the world participating.

The completely revamped Club World Cup men's soccer tournament kicks off on Saturday, with 32 teams from around the world participating. Luke Hales/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Sports

The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here's what you need to know

The stage is set for 32 club teams — including some of the top ones around the world — to compete for the chance to emerge as the champion of a revamped tournament. It hasn't gone great so far.

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Rhiannon Giddens: Tiny Desk Concert

There is an intensity to Rhiannon Giddens you could feel from the moment she arrived at the Tiny Desk, and her songs reflect that spirit.
The lawsuit juxtaposes images of copyrighted characters, such as Disney's Homer Simpson, shown above, beside images output by Midjourney.

The lawsuit juxtaposes images of copyrighted characters, such as Disney's Homer Simpson, shown above, beside images output by Midjourney. Disney Enterprises, Inc., Marvel Characters, Inc., MVL Film Finance LLC, Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP and DreamWorks Animation v. Midjourney, Inc. hide caption

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Culture

In first-of-its-kind lawsuit, Hollywood giants sue AI firm for copyright infringement

Disney and Universal's 110-page lawsuit against Midjourney claims the AI player stole "countless" copyrighted works to train its software.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Union members and supporters rally in Grand Park calling for the release of union leader David Huerta, who was arrested during an immigration enforcement action on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high during this third day of immigrant rights protests and the Trump administration calling in the National Guard against the wishes of city leader and the governor to put down the protests. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Union members and supporters rally in Grand Park calling for the release of union leader David Huerta, who was arrested during an immigration enforcement action on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high during this third day of immigrant rights protests and the Trump administration calling in the National Guard against the wishes of city leader and the governor to put down the protests. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Mario Tama/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption

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As protests spread, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace wants to defund 'lawless' cities

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a bill this week that would give the federal government the ability to withhold federal dollars from cities deemed "lawless."

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests

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Z received an email that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan is about to be terminated. She was allowed to enter and stay in the U.S., because TPS allowed Afghans like her to live and work here, due to the danger the Taliban rule presented to those who helped the U.S. military over the past twenty years.

Z received an email that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan is about to be terminated. She was allowed to enter and stay in the U.S., because TPS allowed Afghans like her to live and work here, due to the danger the Taliban rule presented to those who helped the U.S. military over the past twenty years. Maansi Srivastava for NPR hide caption

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Investigations

Despite ongoing Taliban threats, the U.S. is ending some protections for Afghans

Thousands of Afghans in the U.S. fear deportation as the administration revokes some protections, despite Taliban threats and ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Many fear for their lives if forced to return.
A protester holds a banner and shouts at a Kenyan police officer during a demonstration over the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. June 12 2025

Riot police uses tear gas Thursday June 12, 2025 to disperse demonstrators during a protest over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody Nairobi, Kenya. Luis Tato/AFP hide caption

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Africa

Protests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody

Demonstrators take to the streets in Kenya's capitol over the suspicious death of a popular blogger in police custody — a flashpoint of outrage in a country still reeling from last year's deadly crackdown on anti-tax protests.
President Trump speaks during an event to unveil significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Jan. 9, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

President Trump speaks during an event to unveil significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Jan. 9, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump blocks California's EV rules, and the state sues in response

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President Trump moved to halt California's efforts to reduce climate pollution through an electric vehicle mandate. The state is suing the federal government in response.
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office shows the top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains from the House-passed tax and spending package. Those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off.

A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office shows the top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains from the House-passed tax and spending package. Those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most — while hurting the poor

The top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains under the GOP tax and spending package, according to congressional forecasters, but those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off.

Michele Santa Maria stands in the doorway of a sliding glass door in her home.

After working at the Social Security Administration for over 30 years, Michele Santa Maria opted to retire this year. But Congress might be chipping away some federal retirement benefits. Ariana Drehsler for NPR hide caption

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Politics

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

As part of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," the House voted to end a retirement supplement aimed at helping federal employees who retire before they're 62.

Federal retirement

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Health and Human Services sent emails to more than 400 laid-off CDC workers saying their jobs were restored

Health and Human Services sent emails to more than 400 laid-off CDC workers saying their jobs were restored Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption

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Investigations

More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April

Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.
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Law

A unanimous Supreme Court makes it easier to sue schools in disability cases

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the unanimous opinion, with Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson writing separate concurring opinions.

SCOTUS disability discrimination lawsuit 

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The building of the State Department in D.C.

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Politics

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

Former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members said the Trump administration usurped their authority by denying awards to "a substantial number" of the individuals it had selected for the program.
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Education

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

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Hundreds stand outside of a New York courthouse to protest the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who was arrested by federal immigration agents in New York City.

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Immigration

Federal judge says he could release Mahmoud Khalil as soon as this week

Judge Michael Farbiarz said the government cannot keep Khalil detained based on its accusation that he threatens U.S. foreign policy goals. But the judge gave the government time to appeal.
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