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What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?
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What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?

Pakistan and India traded cross-border military strikes in May, a four day flare-up in a long running conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. Among the significant developments in the brief conflict was the first time a Chinese made fighter plane saw combat. Our correspondent in Mumbai says that debut might have a long term impact.

What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?

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The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates Monday, April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio.

The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates Monday, April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio. Joshua A. Bickel/AP hide caption

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Climate

Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants

The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., walks through a security gate at Delancey Hall in Newark on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J.

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., walks through a security gate at the Delancey Hall immigration detention center in Newark, N.J., on Friday, May 9. The member of Congress now faces federal charges stemming from her visit to the facility that day. Angelina Katsanis/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility

The indictment was announced by interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba. Rep. McIver says the proceedings against her are "a brazen attempt at political intimidation."

Bryan Bedford, President Trump's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies at the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Bryan Bedford, President Trump's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies at the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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National

Senators grill Trump's FAA nominee over past effort to alter pilot certification rule

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford was tapped in March to helm the agency. It's critical time for U.S. air travel, following a deadly January collision and ongoing air traffic control system problems.

Brian Wilson in 1965.

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Obituaries

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

WILSON, BRIAN

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Elon Musk listens as President Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office in May.

Elon Musk listens as President Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office on May 30. A week after the two traded social media disses and threats, Musk said Wednesday some of his posts "went too far." Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far'

Musk has quietly deleted some of his inflammatory tweets about Trump since last week. In a podcast episode released Wednesday, Trump said he was disappointed in Musk but had "no hard feelings."

Gasoline prices fell as the summer driving season got underway. But other energy costs are expected to be higher.

Gasoline prices fell as the summer driving season got underway. But other energy costs are expected to be higher. Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Economy

Inflation is holding steady as Trump's tariffs have yet to fully hit

Consumer prices in May were up 2.4% from a year ago, but inflation eased on a monthly basis, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department

Inflation is holding steady as Trump's tariffs have yet to fully hit

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Demonstrators protest outside a downtown jail in Los Angeles following clashes with police during a series of immigration raids on June 08 in Los Angeles, California.

Demonstrators protest outside a downtown jail in Los Angeles following clashes with police during a series of immigration raids on June 08 in Los Angeles, California. Spencer Platt/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Up First Newsletter

The military's role in LA as protests persist. And, Trump appeals his criminal case

A curfew has been enforced in downtown LA as anti-ICE protests persist. Here's why the Marines and National Guard troops have been deployed there. And, Trump appeals his criminal conviction today.

Military in LA, Immigration Raids and Business, Trump's Hush Money Appeal

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Spatial ecologist Emma Vogel photographed biologist Audun Rikardsen as they tracked whales in a fjord in northern Norway.

Spatial ecologist Emma Vogel photographed biologist Audun Rikardsen as they tracked whales in a fjord in northern Norway. Emma Vogel hide caption

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Science

In photographs, scientists revel in the world they seek to discover

The magazine Nature announced the results of its annual Scientist at Work photography contest. The six winning entries are a set of dramatic, intimate portraits of research from all over the globe.

Scientist Photography Contest

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Police officers mobilize to enforce a curfew after it went into effect during a protest against ICE raids on June 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and city leaders. Earlier today, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass enacted a curfew from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., saying it was "to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting." (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

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Interview highlights

DHS spokesperson defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, explains why the Trump administration has deployed National Guard and Marine troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids.

DHS official defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-SD (center), speak alongside Sen. John Barrasso, R-WY, (left) and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-ID, outside of the West Wing of the White House on June 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senators met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

Republican Senate leaders met with President Donald Trump to discuss Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" on June 4. Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. (center), speaks alongside Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., (left) and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, outside of the West Wing of the White House. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

KFF Health News

If the law passes, new paperwork requirements and other logistical hurdles could lead to millions of people on ACA plans becoming uninsured, according to Congressional Budget Office.

This photo shows the Boulders development in Seattle. Several multistory houses with wooden exteriors surround a large tree, and a waterfall flows over large rocks.

The Boulders development, built in 2006 in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood, features a mature tree along with a waterfall. The developer also added mature trees salvaged from other developments — placing them strategically to add texture and cooling to the landscaping. Parker Miles Blohm/KNKX hide caption

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NPR's Climate Solutions Week

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

KNKX

Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.

Contractors install a roof in Mobile County, Ala., designed to better withstand hurricanes. Other states are adopting similar programs to incentivize disaster preparation through insurance discounts.

Contractors install a roof in Mobile County, Ala., designed to better withstand hurricanes. Other states are adopting similar programs, offering insurance discounts to encourage disaster preparation. Stephan Bisaha/Gulf States Newsroom hide caption

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NPR's Climate Solutions Week

How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

Gulf States Newsroom

Home insurance is getting pricier as hurricanes and wildfires get worse. States are trying new incentives, encouraging homeowners to retrofit homes against disasters to get an insurance discount.

How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

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