Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke with NPR about the crisis at the southern border. He called the immigration system "broken" and urged Congress to pass legislation to fix it.
Read more ...Iran says 2 explosions have killed over 100 people honoring an assassinated general National News
Two explosions in southeastern Iran have killed more than 100 people and wounded over 200, according to Iran's state media, which said Iranian officials called the blasts a "terrorist attack."
Read more ...Claudine Gay's resignation highlights the trouble with regulating academic writing National News
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism allegations. Experts say improved technology could bring to light more alleged transgressions in past works by other academic leaders.
Read more ...Up First briefing: Top Hamas leader killed in Lebanon; Harvard president resigns National News
A senior Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut. Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns.
Read more ...Israel says withdrawal of some troops doesn't mean the conflict in Gaza is over National News
Speaking to troops in Gaza, Israel's defense minister said talk of ending operations in the Palestinian territory is "wrong." Earlier, Israel said a senior Hamas leader had been killed in Lebanon.
Read more ...As Teresa Hernandez was about to go into preterm labor, she had a panic attack. The nurse put her hand on Hernandez's head to comfort her. She says she felt as if her mom was there.
Read more ...People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it National News
Three people incarcerated at prisons across the U.S. spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about how music helps them reconnect with the past, endure the present and envision the future.
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