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Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky of Hebron, West Bank on June 18 as Israeli air defense system tries to intercept them. Mosab Shawer/AFP via Getty hide caption

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The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

Israel interceptors vs Iranian missiles

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A person uses an umbrella as they walk near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The United States is experiencing its first significant heat wave of the year, across the Great Plains and expanding into parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season

For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.

People hold up signs during the Harvard Students for Freedom rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston on May 27, 2025. Rick Friedman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump says he's close to 'a Deal' with Harvard, as judge grants injunction

Trump's Truth Social comments came as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that would continue blocking the president's efforts to bar international students from attending Harvard.

The seal of the National Transportation Safety Board is seen before a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Jan. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Va. The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a NTSB preliminary report. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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Pilot who died in N.C. plane crash tried to avoid a turtle on airport runway

The pilot of a small plane that crashed near an airport tried to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. The pilot and a passenger were killed.

A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on June 20, 2024. On Friday, a panel of federal appellate judges ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional. John Bazemore/AP hide caption

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Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms

The ruling marked a win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and state, and that displays would isolate students — especially those who are not Christian.

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Beenie Man: Tiny Desk Concert

The king of dancehall powers through a decades-spanning set of club classics behind the Tiny Desk.

John Spitzberg, 87, holds a "Support our Veterans" sign during a "Veterans March" at the National Mall on March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The 87-year-old veteran was arrested June 13 at the U.S. Capitol while protesting the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade which coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption

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The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol

The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

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A cancer center in Jordan treats kids from Gaza, but only a few dozen have arrived

Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed.

JORDAN GAZA MEDICAL

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Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium.

A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman frescoes in the heart of London

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A makeshift memorial for Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 16, 2025, in St. Paul. Steven Garcia/Getty Images hide caption

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From tragedy, words of wisdom

Sophie and Colin Hortman remember their parents, Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, as "the bright lights at the center of our lives." The couple was murdered in their home last weekend.

ESSAY 06-21-25

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A former plantation becomes a space for healing, art and reparative history

Through a powerful blend of creative interpretation and ancestral memory, an Alabama town reckons with its past and begins to write a new chapter of shared truth.

New Exhibit Portrays Black Alabama Families After Emancipation

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'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story

Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets. Here's why.

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Submerging yourself in water is a great way to cool down if you start feeling too hot when you're outside. If that's not feasible, you can opt to immerse your feet or your forearms in cold water, which can "lower your core body temperature," says Ashley Ward, the director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability. Dajah Callen for NPR hide caption

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Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions

People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness while outside.

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