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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, Monday.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran
Fatima Al-Kassab, Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Emily Feng, Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026.
Nathan Howard
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Reuters
Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
Ava Berger
Thousands of National Guard members have been patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., for more than a year, in what has become President Trump's largest and longest domestic military deployment.
Illustration by Mari Fouz​ for NPR
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
Kat Lonsdorf
FILE - In this image from body camera video released by Illinois State Police, Sonya Massey, left, talks with Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson outside her home in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 2024.
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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
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Texas Standard
Here’s why it feels like so many foods are being recalled right now
From jalapeños to lettuce, recent guidances have some shoppers questioning what is or isn’t safe.
New UIL heat safety rules change the way football practices, other outside activities are gauged
Texas juvenile prisons were on ‘full lockdown’ for days after officer’s assault, state says
New places, new words: How outings can build early literacy
Hemp industry files new lawsuit over Texas THC ban claiming job losses, medical marijuana monopoly
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