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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Marty Skovlund, co-author of a book with Joe Kent, who resigned his position as the Trump administration's top counterterrorism official.

Western countries fear Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.

Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.

Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.

These foreign nationals are the silent engines that keep many of the region's cities running, but the war has exposed some of their biggest vulnerabilities.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Rikers Island Monday to observe Iftar, or the breaking of the fast, with inmates. It's part of his efforts to reframe Muslim life in the city.

A volcano on Atka Island in the Aleutians has been showing increasing signs of unrest over the past two weeks, and scientists say the uptick in activity is significant enough to warrant a closer watch.

As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is attempting to refocus its messaging as broader support for the war falters.

The war with Iran enters its third week, as Trump and his top aides refocus their messaging on "winning" to regain faltering support, in the Senate, Republican lawmakers take up the SAVE Act this week.