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Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.
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Who is Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Justice?
President Trump formally nominated his former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, to be the next attorney general. His rise could be a window into the future of the DOJ.
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What covering the World Series of Birding tells us about teen teamwork
Sleep-deprived teens, devoted dads, and hundreds of birds. NPR spends twenty four hours at the World Series of Birding.
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How some U.S. states are relaxing alcohol regulations for the World Cup
Several states are loosening alcohol restrictions during the World Cup. NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Corean Reynolds, Boston's Director of Nightlife Economy, about how her city is handling this.
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Dr. Art Ulene plans to mark his 90th birthday by climbing Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to retired physician Art Ulene about his plans to celebrate his 90th birthday next month by summitting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
World
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
World
Trump says deal to end Iran war will be signed Sunday, as Iran disagrees on timing
Pakistan's prime minister, a key mediator in U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, said Saturday that a peace deal was closer "than ever before," and could be finalized "in the next 24 hours."
World
Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
World
Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign
State Department calls Houthi Red Sea shipping ban unacceptable as experts warn of potential escalation and Israeli and U.S. strikes on Yemen targets.
World
China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
Business
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
Business
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
Business
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
Business
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
Business
Paramount-Warner Brothers merger gets Justice Department approval
The Justice Department closed its investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, saying it found no threat to competition or consumers.
Technology
Story update
A new government report warns that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems could pose an "extinction-level threat" to humans, and that the US must intervene. "I think we should be mindful of it," says Ret. Admiral James
Technology
Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
Technology
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Technology
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
Technology
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
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