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Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm, militants demand Israel withdraws from Gaza first
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm, militants demand Israel withdraws from Gaza first
President Trump announced that his Board of Peace has reached a deal with Hamas to completely disarm, calling it a "historic breakthrough." But a senior Hamas official says Israel must withdraw first.
NPR Staff | Jul 31, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.
NPR Staff | Jul 30, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
NPR Staff | Jul 17, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade
U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade
The U.S. and Iran traded fire for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian command centers and missile sites, and Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Gulf countries, as both sides intensified attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Staff | Jul 15, 2026, 9:56 AM UTC
The U.S. is back to blockading Iran as the Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
The U.S. is back to blockading Iran as the Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
The U.S. military says it's begun its blockade of ships entering or exiting Iran's ports, as Iran vows to assert its own control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Staff | Jul 14, 2026, 9:56 AM UTC
The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz
The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.
NPR Staff | Jul 13, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran attacks U.S. allies in the Gulf
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran attacks U.S. allies in the Gulf
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row, with strikes stretching into Monday as Iran responded to U.S. attacks by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
NPR Staff | Jul 12, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC
The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far)
The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far)
As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to?
NPR Staff | Jul 2, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years
In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years
The New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship win with a ticker tape parade in Manhattan.
NPR Staff | Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.
NPR Staff | Jun 18, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC