Israel says it has rescued 4 hostages from Central Gaza from NPR Scott Simon
Four hostages have been rescued from central Gaza, according to Israeli authorities. Read More
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Opinion: Remembering the fallen heroes of Normandy’s sacred bluffs from NPR Scott Simon
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the invasion. Read More
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home from NPR Nathan Rott
When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aims to get seized wildlife immediate care. (Image credit: Ryan Kellman) Read More
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits from NPR Joseph Shapiro
A little-known Social Security program was supposed to lift people out of poverty. Sometimes it traps them there instead. (Image credit: Kriston Jae Bethel for NPR) Read More
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs from NPR Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
When India and Pakistan battle in the Cricket World Cup, fans of both nations will at least have a favorite dish in common. (Image credit: Marco Postigo Storel for NPR) Read More
Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by GOP donor as justices report financials from NPR The Associated Press
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite) Read More
Gaza pier for aid deliveries reconnected after repairs, U.S. Central Command says from NPR The Associated Press
A section of the U.S.-built pier designed to carry badly needed aid into Gaza broke apart in storms and rough seas. Food and other supplies will begin to flow soon, U.S. Central Command said Friday. (Image credit: AP) Read More
Confident Putin warns Europe is ‘defenceless’ from the BBC
The Russian leader appears to believe that in the current stand-off, the West will blink first.Read More
Biden apologises for delay in Ukraine military aid from the BBC
The US president also made a speech defending democracy at the site where US rangers stormed a Nazi stronghold on D-Day.Read More
UN confirms 11 staff detained by Houthis in Yemen from the BBC
The world body says it is pursuing all available channels to secure their personnel’s safe release.Read More