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President Trump upended U.S. – Russia policy in one week, and foreign policy experts are trying to understand why and what might come next.

People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work. (Image credit: Tyler Russell)

Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership  CNN Trump shuns tradition and replaces top military chief  Yahoo Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer  The New York Times Who is Dan Caine, Trump’s

Hamas is handing over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  CNN Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says new returned body is hers  BBC.com Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal  Axios Hamas releases

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed, looking up from the letter to lock eyes with her

As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I nearly drowned in a crowded Pennsylvania water park. Thanks to

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech  The Associated Press

Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. (Image credit: Alan Nakkash for NPR)