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President Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether the United States is moving closer to a decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

The Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, about the state of the U.S. economy and what it means for consumers.

A new survey of 1,000 young men in the U.S. shows many feel worried about their futures. NPR speaks with Aaron Smith of the Young Men Research Initiative about the survey and its findings.

Isabel Wilkerson, author of "Caste" and "The Warmth of Other Suns," reflects on this year's Juneteenth celebrations — and on the push-and-pull of the Black experience in America.

Whether the National Guard stays in LA in response to protests over immigration is still tied up in the courts. But as the pace of ICE raids picks up, it isn't clear how much the military is needed.

The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of money by 2033, according to a new report. Unless Congress acts before then, benefits for millions of retirees will be cut by 23%.

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will ...

Israel's President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was ...

The Trump administration's feud with Harvard has axed research grants. A woman with a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness says crucial research may not be ready in time to save her eyesight.

There's renewed interest in using nuclear energy to supply electricity after years of stagnation. Now, Michigan wants to restart a shut down plant. Analysts say in most cases, that won't be possible.

Some iranians welcomed Israeli attacks on their leaders, but now fear for their own safety. Thousands are scrambling to get out of Tehran as the air war intensifies ...