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Yemeni politician says former U.S. soldiers tried to kill him. Now he's suing in U.S. court

The suit is centered around the alleged attempt on Anssaf Ali Mayo's life. But it raises broader questions, including about the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen's civil war.
Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted its total ban on reviewing asylum applications, a pause that affected millions of cases. The pause remains in effect for about 40 countries.
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the "energy emergency" to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.
Figure skating season ends with redemption and heartbreak. What do fans watch next?

Worlds marks the last competition of the 2025-2026 season. Skaters have some time to go on tour, rest up and learn new routines before the next season starts in July.
NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch

On Wednesday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II could blast off on a mission around the moon and back. No astronaut has ventured out to the moon since the 1970s.
Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide

President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
TSA workers may receive pay soon. And, Israel plans to expand its invasion of Lebanon

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.
Iran's strike hurt up to 20 U.S. personnel and damaged 2 radar jets in Saudi Arabia

NPR has confirmed that two E-3 Sentry aircraft were damaged and as many as 20 U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia Friday.
Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited that

A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.