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President Obama's troop increase in Afghanistan is being closely watched by many Americans, though pollsters have detected a strong isolationist sentiment, with nearly half of all Americans saying the United States should "mind its own business."

It's rare for Israelis and Palestinians to join together for any reason during these days of war. But some did so this week for a ceremony honoring victims from all sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The Justice Department and others filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products.

British diver Tom Daley won silver in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform on Monday. Fans were eager to see him compete — and knit. He made a splash with his poolside hobby at the Tokyo Olympics.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Miguel Macias about Spain winning the European soccer championship and what this means for the country and soccer.

Set in 1971 Mexico City, this lively Apple TV+ drama focuses on four police women who discover that it’s easier to capture a serial killer than to deal with the misogyny of the men around them.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discusses with NPR's Steve Inskeep what the Federal Reserve should do next, now that inflation is trending downward.

Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development.

A company of the 101st Airborne Division in Panjwaii tries to cut Taliban supply lines and win the support of locals. It offers a focused look at the overall U.S. war strategy in Afghanistan. Watching closely are the Taliban -- and the top ranks of the U.S. military command.

The practice dates back hundreds of years, when people started using cloth bundles to carry items to and from public baths. Eventually, it evolved into a wrapping art form.