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Stock prices are booming, the job market is strong and inflation is falling in the U.S. But consumer confidence remains historically low. Dion Rabouin explains why Americans might not be feeling all that confident.

North Korea’s test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) should serve as a warning to the United States and its allies, ruler Kim Jong Un said, according to state-run media on Tuesday. The launch of the Hwasong-18 on Monday

The Detroit Pistons have a clutch of highly drafted young players, a $78 million coach—and a 24-game losing streak that is fast approaching the league record.

Donald Trump can’t declare victory yet: 3 things he needs to do to win in 2024  USA TODAY

The U.S. and other nations are creating a force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced. (Image credit: Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

The U.S. and other nations are creating a force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced. (Image credit: Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

BEIJING — A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck one of China’s poorest regions just before midnight on Monday, killing at least 126 people, injuring hundreds and bringing down mud houses in remote villages that never stood a chance. Chinese state media arriving

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, whose funeral is Tuesday, is being remembered as a Supreme Court trailblazer. After retiring from the bench in 2006, she worked to expand civics education in schools. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)

Houthi rebels based in Yemen are attacking vessels sailing to and from the Suez Canal. Now, the U.S. and several allies are sending a naval task force to the Red Sea to thwart the attacks.

At least 64 journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with the president of the nonprofit Committee to Protect Journalists, about the unprecedented loss.