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The U.S. will nearly double its contingent for the women's half marathon championship to fix what officials call an unprecedented problem: an official vehicle took the leading runners off the course. (Image credit: Matthew Demarko via Atlanta Track Club) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/8QvEFIz

Trump posted the first architectural renderings of his future presidential library, planned for a prime plot of land donated by Miami Dade College. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/TBEoXsU

Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy. (Image credit: Domenico Stinellis) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/PltRfq0

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the "energy emergency" to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals. (Image credit: NOAA/SEFSC) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/GbftiFP

Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports. (Image credit: David J. Phillip) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/uwhjWVX

Protesters from the Iranian diaspora in the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C. as the war in the Middle East broadens. Many say they are aligned with the U.S. and Israel and explain why they want to see regime change in Tehran. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/ouDZ3kW

Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to "birth tourism" schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it's not so simple. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/M2odtnE

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today. (Image credit: KEN CEDENO/AFP via Getty Images) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/LfcGMAs

Did England manager Thomas Tuchel judge this international break correctly by naming such a large squad? Or was it a missed opportunity?

Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured. (Image credit: Reinhold Matay) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/GXOWb3E

Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players.

The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/blaDvpw

At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security? from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/jXs7Flg

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. (Image credit: Leon Neal) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/BTnUJaR

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must "clear the air" with his team-mates after returning to the England squad for the first time since 2022.

The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/wpSRe0C

Barely six months after its launch, OpenAI is ending an app that could generate AI video at the click of a button. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/QCgdEAo

The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The drugmakers behind them maintain they're safe. (Image credit: AP) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/NntQq7C

Iranians escaping hardship and war are shaking it off to Persian, Arabic and Turkish tunes in this disco in eastern Turkey. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/UpQsI5j

The jury agreed that Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities of and inexperience of children. Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375 million. (Image credit: Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/ay63jtJ

It's a major source of revenue for the island. And it's controversial. Now countries are sending Cuban doctors home in response to pressure from the Trump administration. (Image credit: Orlando Sierra/AFP) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/Cnrv5RP

The Israeli military estimates it would need several more weeks of fighting to complete its war goals in Iran, at a time when President Trump says the U.S. is negotiating an end to the war. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/76F1zau

The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that tests whether states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day. The case could have broad implications. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/uoMEahw

The Trump administration placed a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds. Some people are not happy about it. (Image credit: Jim Watson) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/AfHLjb4

TotalEnergies has agreed to what's essentially a refund of its leases for projects off the coasts of North Carolina and New York, and will invest the money in fossil fuel projects instead, the Department of Interior announced. (Image credit: Thomas Padilla) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/tHhLu2O

An Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night. Two people were killed, according to a person familiar with the investigation into the crash. (Image credit: Ryan Murphy) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/0ewgxON

Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads - is one packed with stars always the best option?

Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes is set to be called-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.

NPR spent time inside a Minnesota school talking with educators, parents, and children as it tries to help kids feel safe again after the ICE surge. (Image credit: Tim Evans for NPR) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/h3pKrUM

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse. (Image credit: Ronaldo Schemidt) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/0FMAb8x

About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply. (Image credit: Narinder Nanu/AFP) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/hp7dVHN

'/> Darren Indyke, longtime attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, testified he "did not know" of Epstein's sexual abuse of women and girls. He also confirmed the existence of hard drives held by Epstein's estate. (Image credit: Jose Luis Magana) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/BdUVPq6