After more than two years in captivity, 20 hostages abducted during Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, are set to return to Israel.
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Vance says administration will keep fighting to send National Guard to Chicago
On Saturday, a federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops in Illinois.
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4 killed and 20 more injured in shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.
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“It feels terrible.” Federal worker’s family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on
With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.
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Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations
Afghanistan said Sunday it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.
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China vows to stand firm against Trump’s 100% tariff threat
China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.
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5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown
If Congress doesn’t act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here’s what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.
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Sunday Puzzle: Roman numeral 9
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Dan Dabrowski of Alexandria, Virginia, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations were also underway Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
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Hollywood’s quirky leading lady, Diane Keaton, dies aged 79
Diane Keaton, who remained one of Hollywood’s quirkiest and most beloved actors decades after her Academy Award-winning performance in the movie Annie Hall, has died aged 79.
