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World The U.S. sinks Iran's ships and slams its missile launchers as the war enters Day 5 Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran on Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen. NPR Staff
National ICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in it The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE and Border Patrol, is using a broad web of surveillance tools — purchased as its budget has ballooned under this administration — to monitor, apprehend and intimidate the people it seeks to deport and the U.S. citizens critical of its policies. Jude Joffe-Block
Business America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help Developers are building more single-family houses for renting. That can lower prices for both renters and buyers. Stephan Bisaha
National As Paralympics approach, U.S. skier Sydney Peterson balances training and research Sydney Peterson is among the U.S. athletes heading to the 2026 Winter Paralympics. A neuroscientist in training, Peterson is studying movement disorders, similar to her own condition. Emily Chen-Newton
Arts & Life On the brink of death, a woman is saved by a stranger and his family In 1982, Jean Muenchrath and her boyfriend went mountaineering in California's Sierra Nevada. Then, an unexpected storm veered them dangerously off course. Luckily, their unsung hero found them. Autumn Barnes
Arts & Life Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so As solo leisure booms globally, theater operator ATG Entertainment is launching "Solo Seats" events to destigmatize going to the theater alone. Chloe Veltman
World Morning news brief Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks, Trump claims Iran would have struck first if U.S. had not acted, results are in for several U.S. Senate primaries ahead of the midterms. A Martínez
National Family sues after researcher's death, alleging university's probe led to suicide The suicide of a Chinese American cancer researcher has raised painful questions over alleged discrimination against Asian scientists in the U.S. Emily Feng
Economy Gas prices jump and stocks plunge as fallout from the war with Iran spreads Oil prices are up and stock prices are down, as financial markets react to the U.S. war with Iran. Scott Horsley