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An Iranian woman walks past symbolic belongings laid on the ground at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 24, 2026, in tribute to the schoolgirls in Minab killed in an airstrike.

Iran's foreign minister leaves Pakistan, then Trump cancels U.S. delegation's travel

After arriving on Friday, Iran's Abbas Araghchi has left Islamabad, prompting President Trump to announce that his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will no longer travel there Saturday for peace talks

Gov. JB Pritzker holds a media availability in his Illinois Capitol office hours after state lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session.

Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall

The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates

Pumpkin recipes to spice up spooky season

Pumpkin can be used for so much more than pie. Sweet and savory, pumpkin and winter squash can be used to make soups, stews, risotto, bread, cookies, cakes and more.

In a $1.6 billion defamation suit, Dominion Voting Systems argues that Fox Corp. bosses Rupert Murdoch (left) and Lachlan Murdoch (right) were deeply involved in shaping editorial decisions at Fox News.

Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars 'endorsed' lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them

Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists' free speech.

How China's Growing Influence On Hong Kong Could Shape Financial Markets

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Primrose Riordan of the Financial Times about China's increasingly tight grip on Hong Kong — and what it might mean for one of the world's busiest financial centers.

Spain's Playground For The Wealthy Becomes Corruption Scandal Epicenter

The Spanish island of Mallorca, a popular resort destination known as the "jewel of the Mediterranean," is in the spotlight now as Princess Cristina, the king's sister, goes on trial for fraud.

Bettors gather at the DraftKings betting kiosks at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Despite having one of the most aggressive tax structures, Illinois still ranks third in the U.S. in sports betting revenue

Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers

Chicago’s new 10.25% tax on sports bets is facing bipartisan pushback in the Illinois General Assembly as lawmakers support bills that would block Chicago and other municipalities from setting their own sports wagering taxes.

Education Secretary Says Status Quo In Schools Is 'Unacceptable'

U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. discusses the department's latest rules to make school funding more equal. Republicans and teachers unions have criticized the rules.

Sen. Tim Kaine has made his Catholicism a central part of his identity on the campaign trail.

Why Don't We Hear More About The Christian Left?

Long story short: The right is very, very Christian, while the left is much less so.

Street children sleep on a discarded mattress on a center island near a road crossing in Manila, Philippines, in April. After 15 years of the Millennium Development Goals, Asia as a region has had the fastest progress, reports the U.N., yet hundreds of millions of people there remain in extreme poverty.

How To Eliminate Extreme Poverty In 169 Not-So-Easy Steps

The Millennium Development Goals, set in 2000, revolutionized the fight against poverty. Now the world is setting Sustainable Development Goals. But critics say there may be too many priorities.

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