What's Trump's strategy now with Iran? To keep things as they are
President Trump says the "status quo" is what Gulf Arab allies want as the Iran war hits a stalemate and the U.S. midterms force a pivot from threats of attacks to economic pressure.
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Nvidia CEO steps down. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen to run for majority leader
Nvidia's chief financial officer has been appointed interim CEO after Jensen Huang stepped down from the role. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for majority leader.
Nvidia's interim CEO inherits risky AI bets and a legal mess
AI expert Gary Marcus breaks down what's at stake for Nvidia and the mess its new CEO has inherited.
U.S. envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then see Zelenskyy in Dublin
U.S. envoys have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ireland as Washington seeks new momentum in peace efforts.
Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.
Colom wins Mississippi Senate race. And, White House warns Dems over future probes
After more than a week of counting ballots, Scott Colom has narrowly won the Mississippi Senate seat. And, the White House has sent a letter warning Democrats who plan to investigate the administration.
Former Ukrainian foreign minister discusses how to bridge gaps between Ukraine, Russia
NPR's A Martinez asks Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba for his proposals to close gaps in talks between Russia, Ukraine and Europe.
Former U.S. Ambassador William Taylor discusses the latest Russia-Ukraine talks
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, about the ongoing peace talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. officials set to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy following Abu Dhabi peace talks
U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi have wrapped up with an agreement on a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange. U.S. negotiators meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.
Drought threatens Iraq's marshes, risking one of the oldest ways of life
The unique marshes of southern Iraq are beginning to revive after five years of devastating drought. But challenges remain for one of the world's oldest ways of life.