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Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
by Michele Kelemen
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
Is it safe to buy now, pay later?
by Alina Selyukh
Buy something now, pay for it later: This idea is changing how we shop. These short-term, interest-free loans could be the biggest trend of this holiday shopping season. But are they safe?
A major drug maker has applied to sell Narcan over the counter
by Brian Mann
A major drug maker has applied to sell Narcan, which reverses opioid overdoses, over the counter. Addiction experts say making Narcan widely available is a crucial next step to stop fentanyl deaths.
The man accused of the Lockerbie plane bombing makes a U.S. courtroom appearance
by Carrie Johnson
The man accused of making a bomb that killed 270 people in the skies above Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 has made an initial appearance in a U.S. courtroom.
HRC president reacts to Respect for Marriage act ahead of signing
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson about the Respect for Marriage act, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon.
Lebanese people are staging robberies and sit-ins to access their bank accounts
by Ruth Sherlock
At the start of the economic crisis in Lebanon, banks froze people out of their accounts. After struggling to make ends meet, some people have taken extreme measures to access their savings.
My Unsung Hero: An unexpected act of kindness
In this week's "My Unsung Hero" installment, a woman recounts an unexpected act of kindness from a 7th grade bully.
At the World Cup, Lionel Messi may finally be coming home
by Jasmine Garsd
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd, about the life and legacy of Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players in history, as he attempts to win his first World Cup.
A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to avoid the fight
by Charles Maynes
A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to serve his country in a different way: alternative service as a conscientious objector.
Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years
by Jason Beaubien
International aid groups are warning of a potential famine in Somalia as the country faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years.
Eight artists are chosen for a trip around the moon
Eight artists have been chosen for a trip around the moon on a SpaceX flight called the "dearMoon project."
Racial bias affects media coverage of missing people. A new tool illustrates how
by Jonathan Franklin
Understanding Peru's political turmoil
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political analyst Andrea Moncada about Peru's botched coup and what it means for democracy in the South American nation.