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The Middle East conflict could affect a vital waterway for world energy supplies Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The narrow waterway is a vital pathway for world energy supplies. Kat Lonsdorf
History The story of the Education Department's birth in the wake of the Civil War School – and the federal government's role in it – has been a topic of debate in the U.S. since the very first Department of Education was created.
Israel used to be deterred from attacking Iran. Not anymore Benjamin Netanyahu has long had sights on Iran. He recently seemed to be sidelined by President Trump. Now, Netanyahu's basking in the moment after the U.S. attacked Iran. Daniel Estrin
National Immigration officials are going after people seeking asylum President Trump promised to carry out the most deportations in U.S. history, focused on criminals. But now, immigration officials are going after asylum seekers who say they're fleeing persecution. Wayne Schutsky
Government From condemnation to endorsement, WA Congress members react to U.S. strikes against Iran Washington’s Democratic delegation has decried the U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran Saturday as an unconstitutional attack with unknown consequences. Meanwhile, Washington's two Republican Congress members voiced support for President Donald Trump's unilateral decision to strike. KUOW Staff
Environment A rusting old luxury ocean liner is set to become divers' dream as coral reef Divers are getting excited about the planned sinking of the SS United States. The once glorious luxury ocean liner is slated to become a coral reef. Cori Yonge
World Trump heads to NATO How NATO is grappling with defense spending as President Trump heads to The Hague to meet with NATO leaders -- days after his strikes on Iran. Deepa Shivaram
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says we can preserve democracy. 'But it takes work' NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, about her new memoir that talks about the place she occupies in her party. Ashley Brown
Iranians react to strikes on country's nuclear facilities Many Iranians are confused and experiencing mixed emotions right now – some hoping the US strikes will bring an end to the hardline regime, others worry it'll start a broader war. Jackie Northam
Sports The Oklahoma City Thunder downs the Indiana Pacers to win NBA title The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions after downing the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the finals. It was a thrilling series, clouded with a game-ending injury for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Becky Sullivan