NPR News Headlines

Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers about addiction and public scrutiny.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.

(Image credit: Moses Sawasawa)

The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.

(Image credit: Kate Wells for KFF Health News)

A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.

(Image credit: Jesse Finkelstein/Sonya Barlas/NPR)

The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.

In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.

(Image credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth)

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

(Image credit: Mauro Pimentel)

On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.

(Image credit: Carl Court)

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspecitions how safeguards fall short.

(Image credit: Marco Cecchetto)

Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.

(Image credit: Ruth Sherlock)

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.

(Image credit: Efrem Lukatsky)

Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.

(Image credit: Andee Tagle/NPR)

A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.

(Image credit: David Santiago)

In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?

(Image credit: Ethan Swope)

Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.

(Image credit: Charly Triballeau, Roberto Schmid)

The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.

(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.

(Image credit: Harry Murphy)

Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.

(Image credit: Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.

(Image credit: Vahid Salemi)