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The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the waterway to global shipping traffic.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

So far, only two merchant ships are known to have passed a new U.S.-guarded route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year.

The impact of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities can still be felt, even three months after it ended. For immigrants, the impact has been devastating — many are at risk of losing their homes and business, and some are dealing with mental health challenges.

The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda gives Democrats an opening in Ohio.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio hour and author of the new book, "Body Electric."

U.S. starts operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships, Tuesday's election in Indiana puts Trump's political power to the test, SCOTUS delays restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone.