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Supreme Court sides with a marijuana user who was barred from owning guns
The court ruled that the law used to prosecute a marijuana user violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.
Grady Martin, Nina Totenberg | Jun 18, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC
Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not an impossible idea."
Geoff Brumfiel, Connie Hanzhang Jin | Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC

Hugh Jackman's tormented 'Robin Hood' faces a reckoning
Director Michael Sarnoski's film about the legendary hero who robs from the rich and gives to the poor is about the stories we tell ourselves.
Bob Mondello | Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., says Trump's threat to block FISA reauthorization is like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."
Steve Inskeep | Jun 18, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC

Reminiscent of a former era in American politics, the Obama Presidential Center opens
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured celebrities and speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama focused on their legacy.
Maham Javaid, Tamara Keith | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.
Joel Rose | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch
Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.
Jonaki Mehta | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.
Stephen Fowler, Elena Moore | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.
Rachel Treisman | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 8:59 AM UTC



