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The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates for dozens of countries, President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visits an aid site in Gaza, Jewish leaders from the U.S. sign a letter urging Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice.

Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.

A San Francisco native is being freed from a high-security prison in Israel, after he was detained last week along with hundreds of other activists.

Three years ago, Mark Remy decided he was fed up with the litter in his city. So, he started to do something about it and learned even small acts of service can have a real impact.

New York City's mayoral race draws to a close on Tuesday. Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is urging volunteers to get out the vote. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo is hoping for a come-from-behind win.

Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah last year.

In the Spring of 2024, a young Palestinian woman, Leqaa Kordia, was arrested protesting outside Columbia University. She's the last Columbia protester still in detention.

NPR visits villages along the Lebanese-Syrian border where Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire last year.

France on Monday joined the growing number of Western countries that have announced they'll recognize Palestine as a state. Israel has denounced the move.

Macario Martínez, the street sweeper who became a Mexican pop star, brings his evocative music and longing lyricism to the Tiny Desk.

Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City, the political battle over redrawing congressional maps continues to escalate, Trump wants a new U.S. census to exclude people living in the country without legal status.