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Israeli forces seize the Gaza side of Rafah, as Hamas truce talks resume in Egypt

Aya Batrawy

Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt, even as Israel sent a delegation to Cairo for Hamas truce talks.

Katy Kildee

Detroit News via AP

How student protests are changing college graduations

Sequoia Carrillo

Russian President Putin is being inaugurated for a 5th term

Michel Martin

Cicadas draw attention to other creatures that go dormant during their life cycle

Philly is among cities switching tactics on how to address addiction and homelessness

Nicole Leonard

Angela Weiss

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2024 Met Gala Red Carpet: Looks we love

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Oregon community reduces planet-warming pollution by building energy efficiently

Monica Samayoa

Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert

Erika Ryan

Are tornadoes getting worse, or does it just seem that way? NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the recent series of devastating tornadoes across the plains states.
What's next for Rafah

Greg Myre

Israeli tanks rumbled into southern Gaza and seized control of the critical Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Israel and Hamas are trying yet again to work out a ceasefire in Egypt's capital Cairo.
The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden

Willem Marx

Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.
The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah

Linah Mohammad

Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
Brittney Griner reflects on 'Coming Home' after nearly 300 days in a Russian prison

Terry Gross

The WNBA star, who is six feet, nine inches, says she felt like a zoo animal in prison. "The guards would literally come open up the little peep hole, look in, and then I would hear them laughing."
What we can learn from 4 schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters

Rachel Treisman

Northwestern, Brown, Rutgers and University of Minnesota are among the handful of schools that have reached agreements with student protesters. Here's how they did it, and what could come next.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Shannon & The Clams

Stephen Kallao

The Oakland, Calif., band performs songs from their latest album, The Moon Is in the Wrong Place.
TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional

Bobby Allyn

The high-stakes legal battle could determine the future of the popular app in the U.S. TikTok's legal filing calls the ban law an unprecedented violation of First Amendment rights.
Katy Perry's own mom fell for her Met Gala AI photo. Do you know what to look for?

Rachel Treisman

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels testifies against Trump in New York trial

Ximena Bustillo

Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, has spent the last several years in legal battles with former President Trump. She has taken the stand to testify against him in a criminal trial.