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In Germany, lawmakers have approved changes to the constitution to allow for unprecedented spending on defense. The historic vote brings an end to decades of austerity.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a phrase that is sometimes used with caution in the current political climate of the United States. But diversity as a business consideration was a key theme of a recent international address in Southeast Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Actor Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus reflects on experiences that have shaped her life, including the influence her parents had on her.

A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added.

At issue is whether a state, in this case, South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione < >, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A report from the World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water to drink. Even more don't have water for sanitation. We asked someone who grew up that way to share childhood memories.

Economic uncertainty is roiling the stock market. But the price of gold, traditionally seen as a safe haven, is hitting an all-time high.

When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.

The Israeli military says the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza is officially over and a new offensive there has begun. A series of surprise Israeli airstrikes overnight killed more than 400 Palestinians.