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U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members
The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement ...
MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here's other women who broke officiating barriers
Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Here's a look at other female ...
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
A meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place as soon as next week, according to ...
Ukrainians worry about being excluded from negotiations over ending the war
President Trump says he is willing to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, without requiring the Russian leader to also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Springsteen's label was about to drop him. Then came 'Born to Run'
Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the making of Born to Run as an "existential moment" for Springsteen: "If this didn't ...
Las Vegas sees drop in tourism, hinting at broader economic woes facing the U.S.
Las Vegas is seeing a drop in tourism and it comes amid growing concerns over how tariffs and rising prices are affecting both American households and international travelers.
Trump opens the door for private equity in retirement plans
An executive order from President Trump would extend the opportunity for 401k fund managers to include private equity in retirement portfolios. What are the risks and benefits?
What the implications of a new census could be
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bisognano, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, about efforts to remap congressional districts, and what President Trump's proposed new ...
A former State Department negotiator on the risks of Israel's take over of Gaza
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Aaron David Miller, a former State Department Middle East analyst and negotiator, about the risks that come with Israel's decision to further occupy Gaza.
How Trump's tariffs are bringing in new revenue, and how it will be spent
President Trump's new tariffs are pouring revenue into the United States' coffers. We put that in context with overall tax revenue, and Trump's spending plans.
2 new books were inspired by dark moments in Japanese and Japanese American history
Authors Tracy Slater and Julia Riew published two very different books last month that were inspired by a similar time in history. First, Together in Manzanar is set during the incarceration of ...
In Josh Brolin's new film, 'Weapons', 17 school children vanish
In the film "Weapons," 17 elementary school children vanish. A teacher is blamed. Parents are mystified. NPR's A Martinez talks with actor Josh Brolin about playing the father of one of the missing ...