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The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
By Chandelis Duster

The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say

Chandelis Duster, Julia Simon, Greg Myre | Jun 21, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC
Qatar and Pakistan said the talks made "encouraging progress" despite a rocky start after Trump made threats to "hit Iran very hard again" while the U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland.
Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
The conservative prayer event was organized by Freedom 250, a public-private group working with the White House to organize the celebration of America's 250 birthday this summer.
Chandelis Duster | May 17, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting an Iranian proposal
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting an Iranian proposal
President Trump said Iran's latest response to a U.S. proposal was "unacceptable" and didn't address the country's nuclear program.
Chandelis Duster, NPR Staff | May 10, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.
Chandelis Duster | May 10, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?
Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?
U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.
Chandelis Duster | May 3, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Chandelis Duster | Apr 19, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC