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1. A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

   Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

2. Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

   Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.

3. U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

   The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

4. Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

   It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

5. When falling housing prices are good news — and when they're not

   Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?

6. A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal

   As U.S.-Iran talks continued, a break in the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be in the works.

7. Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

   If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.

8. This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him

   Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassionate release program to get out early.

9. People fired over Charlie Kirk posts get big payouts for First Amendment retaliation

   While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.

10. How Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' has reshaped the Republican Party

    An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.