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School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools.

Some 15 million people are expected to attend the Olympic games in Paris, which are now in their second week. Keeping them safe is a top priority, so the French government has brought in soldiers.

President Trump is set to meet with House Republicans Tuesday at the Kennedy Center as lawmakers in both chambers are calling for more details on the recent operation in Venezuela.

Earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the purpose of the department would exclusively be "war fighting."

Yes, the sweet potato is a nutritional giant. Who can resist when it's topped with marshmallows? From the NPR archives, a Kenyan researcher explains why the sight of the tuber makes her go "heck, no!"

Iran's government is detaining anyone they believe gathered and shared intelligence with Israel used to strike key military sites and kill top generals and nuclear scientists during last month's war.

Iran is ready to enrich uranium beyond the level set by the 2015 nuclear deal, according to a video message from a top aide to the country's supreme leader.

Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The singer Nemo and their song "The Code" came out on top in a Grand Final of 25 countries.

Turkey isn't a Thanksgiving dish on Taiwan: it's a common topping over rice. Turkey became big in Taiwan, which has a lot to do with the U.S.

A police officer was on trial for violating the civil rights of Sureshbhai Patel by using unreasonable force against him in February. A mistrial was declared after the jury did not reach a verdict.