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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
by A Martínez
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Negotiators work to free 2 Americans the U.S. says are wrongfully detained in Russia
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez talks to former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who has been assisting with talks for a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that would bring two Americans, who've been held in Russia, home.
People across the country express different opinions about the Mar-a-Lago search
Voters react to the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. The search was related to Trump's alleged improper handling of White House records.
Republicans loyal to Trump express outrage over the FBI's search of his home
Ex-President Trump was the first to alert everyone to the FBI search. Political supporters are outraged and that anger has spilled over to conservative media, where Trump is portrayed as a victim.
New Mexico's Muslims were relieved when a murder suspect was arrested. Then disbelief
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to members of Albuquerque's Muslim community about the fear experienced after four men from the local mosque were murdered. Police arrested a suspect on Tuesday.
Kenyans face a tense wait for the results of Tuesday's presidential election
The presidential election in Kenya drew low voter turnout on Tuesday pitting opposition leader Raila Odinga against Deputy President William Ruto, among other candidates.
Trump's history of trying to stop investigations and withhold records
Critics of the FBI search of ex-President Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate say he had been cooperating and a raid was unnecessary. But Trump has a record of trying to fend off probes and withhold records.
Domino's Pizza is closing the doors to its last store in Italy
Domino's thought the pandemic would give them a boost because Italian restaurants typically don't deliver. But restaurants there embraced new takeout and delivery services.
News brief: Trump search backlash, New Mexico murders, Kenyan presidential election
Republicans rally around Donald Trump after the FBI searched his Florida home. In New Mexico, a man is arrested in connection with the shootings of four Muslim men. Kenyans wait for election results.
England's Kate Jayden accomplishes multiple marathons for a Guinness record
Jayden ran a marathon for a 106 straight days. Throughout this marathon of marathons, she raised more than $55,000 for charity. And she did most of it with a fractured knee.
Families are continuing to have to deal with the effects of inflation
Falling gasoline prices are expected to put a dent in the latest inflation rate. But other costs, such as housing, continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.
Biden to sign a bill that would care for veterans made sick by toxic exposures
President Biden on Wednesday will sign the PACT Act, a bill to care for veterans exposed to toxins that is considered the biggest expansion of veterans' health care in U.S. history.
Changing pilots' retirement age is being looked at as a way to fix staffing issues
by David Schaper
Critics say a push to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age and cut flight time licensing requirements may ease a pilot shortage, but that could affect safety.