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1. A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon

   In a rare interview, a wounded Hezbollah commander tells NPR about his secretive Shia Muslim militia's new command structure and how it has managed to keep firing rockets into northern Israel.

2. No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse

   The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after a day of highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, Washington's lead negotiator Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday.

3. The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

   The science fiction blockbuster wowed audiences with its depiction of space travel and more. Here's what NASA staff and other scientists say about the basis for the amazing events of the film.

4. White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says

   The order comes as the Trump administration challenges a lower court ruling that the estimated $300-million project requires congressional approval.

5. Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch

   The proposed 250-feet-tall, white-and-gilded monument would stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Potomac River.

6. At a concert in Budapest, anti-Orbán sentiments take center stage ahead of election

   At a concert in Budapest, musicians and concertgoers express criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's leadership.

7. How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hometown became a symbol of excesses

   Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.

8. In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

   In Hungary, voters head to the polls Sunday. At stake: the future for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe's longest-serving leader - and an ally of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

9. Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

   In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.

10. Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention

    Fans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to Earth.