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President Trump seeks control of science funding
Katia Riddle | Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
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Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visitThe Associated Press | Jun 3, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
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'They went through my vocal cords': Barry Manilow recovers after lung cancer surgeryPhil Harrell | Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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We finally know enough about how the brain breaks to focus on fixing it, experts sayJon Hamilton | Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Thieves are targeting the world's copper. This phone company is fighting backJohn Ruwitch | Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
The site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here."
Huo Jingnan | Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, about mortgage chief Bill Pulte's move to acting director of national intelligence.
Steve Inskeep | Jun 3, 2026, 8:39 AM UTC
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.
Marisa Lagos | Jun 3, 2026, 8:14 AM UTC
Iran and the U.S. trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire
Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person, the latest in a series of attacks by Iran and the U.S. that have tested a fragile truce.
The Associated Press | Jun 3, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
Peabo Bryson, known for 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast' duets, has died at 75
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75. He was known for his Disney duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World." He died Tuesday after having a stroke.
The Associated Press | Jun 3, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC
