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The world's oldest chicken, according to Guinness World Records, lives in Portland, Maine. Gertie is 15 years old, blind, and according to her caretaker Frank Turek, she loves jazz.

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.

Migrants deported from the U.S. routinely disappear into El Salvador's prisons the moment they land or in the weeks that follow. Many remain incommunicado from family and lawyers for years.

The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion from Congress for the Pentagon and is expected to send a separate ask for the Iran war. Lawmakers want more transparency around how the money will be spent.

In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mayor Zohran Mamdani about New York City, President Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. This interview was recorded as part of our podcast Newsmakers. Watch the full interview with Zohran Mamdani here or listen to the full conversation anywhere you get podcasts.

The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Saturday. NPR's A Martinez and sports journalist Martenzie Johnson preview the postseason filled with strong championship contenders.

The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.

Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.