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Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
Despite the pageantry and the cordial tone, expectations for any big breakthroughs on issues ranging from AI to Iran to a trade war truce are low.
Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split
A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition 's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview.
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad
In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains
A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico's access to the White House. Gabe Rottman says better procedure alone may not resolve the broader First Amendment fight.
Israel's prime minister to give an address at the U.N.
Iran, Ukraine and Russia took center stage at the U.N. Wednesday, with Israel's prime minister addressing the U.N. General Assembly Thursday.
Veteran diplomat discusses the public -- and private -- politicking happening at UNGA
NPR's A Martinez speaks with veteran diplomat Richard Haass about the public and private diplomacy taking place at the UNGA.
Venezuela's acting leader promises elections at the 'right moment'
Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment."
OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal.
Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region
Fears are growing of a return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, just four years after a devastating conflict ended in a fragile peace deal.
Here's what happened on day 2 of the UN General Assembly
Iran and Ukraine take center stage at the UN as diplomats push to contain two wars threatening global stability.
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