/tags/latest-from-npr Latest from NPR en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:44:19 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/cape-verdes-historic-world-cup-ride-ends-after-pushing-argentina-to-the-brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:44:19 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/cape-verdes-historic-world-cup-ride-ends-after-pushing-argentina-to-the-brink The Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/iran-begins-dayslong-funeral-for-the-late-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:04:16 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/iran-begins-dayslong-funeral-for-the-late-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei The Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/reflections-on-americas-250th-birthday NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-04/reflections-on-americas-250th-birthday Susan Bence, John Burnett, Sofi Gratas, Deena Prichep, Maayan Silver, Ryan Warner, David Wright /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/after-weeks-of-speculation-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-new-york Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/after-weeks-of-speculation-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-new-york Rachel Treisman, Vanessa Romo, Brian Mann /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/a-family-steps-in-to-save-the-dying-casino-town-of-primm-nevada Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:55:39 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/a-family-steps-in-to-save-the-dying-casino-town-of-primm-nevada Christopher Intagliata, Erika Ryan, Ailsa Chang /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/iran-plans-dayslong-funeral-for-supreme-leader-khamenei-after-war-death The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:45:24 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/iran-plans-dayslong-funeral-for-supreme-leader-khamenei-after-war-death The Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/nearly-half-of-americans-surveyed-dont-know-what-america-250-commemorates A new national poll reveals a striking paradox in public sentiment ahead of America's 250th anniversary: a disconnect between Americans' strong patriotic pride and their lack of civic knowledge. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:28:44 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/nearly-half-of-americans-surveyed-dont-know-what-america-250-commemorates Chloe Veltman /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/just-gave-birth-or-are-about-to-share-your-story-and-questions-about-costs The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/just-gave-birth-or-are-about-to-share-your-story-and-questions-about-costs /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/former-usaid-head-grieves-its-closure-while-hoping-for-its-future Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/former-usaid-head-grieves-its-closure-while-hoping-for-its-future Fatma Tanis /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/but-first-coffee-the-drink-that-energized-the-american-revolution Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-03/but-first-coffee-the-drink-that-energized-the-american-revolution James Doubek