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Tracing recent events that led Netanyahu to launch the war against Iran A chain of events in recent years led Israel and the U.S. to do what they had hesitated to do for decades: launch all-out war against Iran. Daniel Estrin
Economy Federal Reserve holds a key interest rate steady amid growing economic pressures The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation. Mary Louise Kelly
KiKi Shepard, an avatar of elegance on 'Showtime at the Apollo,' has died KiKi Shepard, the longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, died this week at 74. Neda Ulaby
Health Former federal advisers on autism who were let go by RFK Jr. form a new committee An independent group of experts plans to offer an alternative to the Trump administration's autism agenda. The group features prominent scientists who used to serve on a federal advisory committee. Jon Hamilton
Law & Courts Former Syrian prison chief convicted in landmark torture trial in LA A former Syrian prison chief has been convicted in a landmark torture trial in Los Angeles. Deborah Amos
Sports WNBA players union and owners reach a verbal agreement NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Meghan Hall from USA Today's For the Win about negotiations between WNBA players and owners on a new collective bargaining agreement. Justine Kenin
World Iran war hinders the flow of U.N. aid through the Gulf to communities in need It's not just oil tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. U.N. aid shipments are also hindered by the war in Iran. Aya Batrawy
Politics Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California California's gas prices have long been high, and spikes due to the war with Iran have sparked debate over who's to blame. Some Democrats say Gov. Gavin Newsom could do more to ease prices. Guy Marzorati
Immigration Trump administration's expansion of migrant detention ignites fierce opposition The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and geographic spectrum. Kate Dario
National How chess became king in South Texas South Texas is the chess capital of the state, due in large part to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Its chess team is preparing to defend its national title in competitive collegiate chess. Ana Campbell