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Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
30+ min ago (240+ words) Workers build scaffolding on The Kennedy Center on June 12, 2026. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption On Sunday evening, the Washington Post reported that the Kennedy Center administration told its board that the arts institution is on the brink…...
129 people remain missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (76+ words) The search continues in Indonesia for at least 129 people who are still missing after a ferry capsized on Sunday. At least six people have died. 129 people remain missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia The search continues in Indonesia for at…...
Future of U.S. bases in Persian Gulf uncertain after Iranian attacks
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (70+ words) Iran's attacks forced the U.S. to pull back many troops stationed in the Gulf, leaving the future of these bases in question. Future of U.S. bases in Persian Gulf uncertain after Iranian attacks Iran's attacks forced the U.S. to pull back many troops…...
Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (120+ words) Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states. Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed. Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz…...
Why Iran is meeting Gulf States for talks - without the U.S.: Consider This from NPR
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (199+ words) As the war the Middle East broadens, the U.S. is missing from talks between Gulf States and Iran that could decide that conflict’s future. What does its absence from say about American leadership in the region, and Iran’s new leverage?Support…...
Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missing
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (569+ words) People look for the names of their family members on a passenger list after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea, at the rescuers command center in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Iman Satria/AP hide…...
Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (621+ words) President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg. President Trump is heading to Ireland for a two day trip, and while there, he'll engage in some presidential…...
Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (77+ words) The Iran-backed Houthi militia captured a strategic Red Sea port city this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to April Longley Alley of the Washington Institute. Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks The Iran-backed Houthi…...
Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (523+ words) The 83rd Venice Film Festival ends Saturday with the presentation of jury awards including the Golden Lion for best film. There is no telling how the Maggie Gyllenhaal -led jury might swing when it comes to the big prizes for film,…...
Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (786+ words) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center right, arrives for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Indian Foreign Ministry via AP) Indian Foreign Ministry via AP/Indian Foreign Ministry hide caption U.S. President Donald Trump held talks Saturday in Dublin…...