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Updated July 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM MDT The United States has restarted its maritime blockade against Iran, as the countries' standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, raising the specter of a return to all-out war in the region. "U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 p.m. ET," U.S. Central Command said in an online statement Tuesday.

Spain is returning to the World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals. Spain has shone in this tournament, allowing just one goal so far. They'll play either Argentina or England.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., about his recent trip to the occupied West Bank and temporary detention by Israeli settlers and soldiers.

Settlers destroyed a shepherding community in the occupied West Bank despite a suspension order from Israel's highest court. The court has warned of legal anarchy as more of its decisions are flouted. Copyright 2026 NPR

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR. King's spokesman Matthew Felling says the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the policy shift. Maine Sen. Susan Collins also posted on X Tuesday that she had called for change. "I spoke with DHS Secretary Mullin last night and urged him to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops," she wrote.

Updated July 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM MDT For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast. The Trump administration is walking back its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally, according to an official document obtained by NPR.

Updated July 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM MDT The United States has restarted its maritime blockade against Iran, as the countries' standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, raising the specter of a return to all-out war in the region. "U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 p.m. ET," U.S. Central Command said in an online statement Tuesday.

Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance. It was a tough end for France, which had entered this tournament as a favorite, after winning the 2018 World Cup and losing to Argentina in the 2022 final. But France had no match for Spain, which has only allowed one goal this World Cup — and has not been beaten in two years (a 37-game streak: 28W - 9D - 0L).

Character actor Harry Dean Stanton would be 100 years old this week and fans in his home state of Kentucky still celebrate him each year with a festival.

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett met with lawmakers on Tuesday for a regular budget hearing.