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Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.

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Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
Politics

The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

Jude Joffe-Block

States hold troves of sensitive personal data that were previously never shared with the federal government or across federal agencies. The Trump administration is trying to change that.
International

After lashing out at Israel and Iran, Trump says the 'ceasefire is in effect'

Alex Leff

President Trump demanded that Israel back off further attacks on Iran after accusing both countries of violating the ceasefire.
Politics

Rep. Jim Himes says he learned about U.S. attack on Iran on social media

Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, about the Iranian attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar.
National

How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

Adam Bearne

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?
National

Sean Combs' defense is about to get its day in court. Here's what to expect

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

For weeks, federal prosecutors have laid out their case against Sean Combs in a Manhattan courtroom. His attorneys should begin presenting their defense on Tuesday. They aren't expected to take long.