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In photos: a look inside the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
In photos: a look inside the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteeth after a star-studded dedication ceremony the day before. NPR takes you inside the towering, 8-story museum.
NPR Staff, Tamara Keith | Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump touts Iran breakthrough but details remain unclear
Trump touts Iran breakthrough but details remain unclear
President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. Iran did not officially confirm the deal, and state media contradicted parts of it.
NPR Staff | May 23, 2026, 11:00 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
Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
NPR Staff | May 6, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC
Pakistan says it's hopeful a U.S.-Iran deal can happen soon
Pakistan says it's hopeful a U.S.-Iran deal can happen soon
"Our hope and expectation is for an agreement sooner rather than later," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told NPR.
NPR Staff | May 6, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC
If you are struggling to make ends meet, NPR wants to hear from you
If you are struggling to make ends meet, NPR wants to hear from you
With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping.
NPR Staff | May 5, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC
Iran submits a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal to end the war
Iran submits a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal to end the war
Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.
NPR Staff | May 2, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of contention.
NPR Staff | Apr 28, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
NPR Staff | Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold
Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran's foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.
NPR Staff | Apr 26, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC