Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones Thursday as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert warning of attacks by Iran-backed militias. NPR Staff
In a thunderous launch, Artemis II astronauts leave Earth. Here's what's next NASA's Artemis II crew has successfully launched on a mission that will take it around the moon and back to Earth. Here's what to expect over their roughly 10-day journey. Brendan Byrne
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months away and could still leave vets worse off than most other homeowners. Chris Arnold
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day' It has been a year since President Trump announced double-digit tariffs on imports from around the world. So far, those levies have not produced the economic boom the president promised. Scott Horsley
Morning news brief Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion' in national address, Iranian officials react to President Trump's speech on Iran war, SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship. A Martínez
Pakistan is playing intermediary in the Iran war, a role it has played before Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in the U.S-Israel war with Iran. It played this role before, during a high-stakes moment in diplomatic history. Betsy Joles
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro. The Associated Press
Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul, saying it would be 'disastrous' The federal housing agency wants to shift money away from permanent housing and toward programs that impose sobriety and other conditions. Advocates warn that would push many back into homelessness. Jennifer Ludden
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000 FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to the final now cost $10,900. Rafael Nam
King County Council seeks safeguards against federal immigration enforcement The King County Council has made some moves lately to limit federal immigration enforcement within the county. Hans Anderson