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Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Donald Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.
Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
Artists respond to the Live Nation monopoly verdict
Artists and organizers NPR spoke with say they don't expect to see any immediate changes in the live music industry following the Live Nation decision — but they see this is a first step in the right direction.
Minnesota up against the clock on Medicaid changes
Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature say they need to either pass legislation or update existing rules soon to ensure that state programs comply with new requirements from the federal government.