Sunday, 5 July 2026

NPR News: These high school students won NPR's America 250 Student Podcast Challenge

These high school students won NPR's America 250 Student Podcast Challenge
We asked students around the country to reflect on the phrase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," and recorded what the high schoolers had to say. Note: This piece mentions self harm.

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NPR News: NATO leaders are set to convene in Turkey. Here's what's on the agenda

NATO leaders are set to convene in Turkey. Here's what's on the agenda
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

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NPR News: Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday.

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NPR News: Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Friday, 3 July 2026

NPR News: Reflections on America's 250th birthday

Reflections on America's 250th birthday
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

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NPR News: Gov. Moore on Martyrs Day

Gov. Moore on Martyrs Day
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about July 5th Martyrs Day – a day to commemorate those who gave their lives in the pursuit of equality and civil rights.

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NPR News: Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip
Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.

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