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'Plain sloppiness': Sen. Mark Warner says on Signal chat fiasco

During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Mark Warner described the actions of the nation's top intelligence officials as "sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior.

It's been a thrilling World Cup — and it's now down to a pair of stellar semifinal matchups, led by these stars (L to R): Spain's Lamine Yamal taking on France's Kylian Mbappé, and England's Jude Bellingham against Argentina's Lionel Messi.

The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain

The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.

Rodri, #16 of Spain, lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy after the team's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday. It was Spain's second World Cup title.

Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Vice Presidential Debates Have Mattered Before. Here's A Look Back

The winning presidential ticket has come away with no worse than a draw in eight of the nine vice presidential debates to date. Here's what you need to know.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff (right) speaks to reporters as former FEMA Director Michael Brown looks on, Sept. 9, 2005. Brown resigned Sept. 12 under intense criticism for FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina.

FEMA Official Says Agency Heads Ignored Warnings

Before Hurricane Katrina hit land, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, FEMA Director Michael Brown and other top agency officials received e-mails warning that Katrina posed a dire threat to New Orleans and other areas. Yet one FEMA official tells NPR little was done.

What was once known as a 'biggie' drink at Wendy's is now just a 'medium.' Soft drinks now come in small, medium and large sizes only. The 42-ounce large is equal to three-and-a-half cans of soda.

Wendy's 'Biggie' Portion Gone in Name Only

Wendy's is doing away with its "biggie" and "great biggie" portion names. But that doesn't mean sizes are getting smaller. A medium drink is 32 ounces, and a large tops out at 42 ounces. Nutritionists see this new, larger soft drink as a setback in the battle against obesity.

A great egret stands near former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on February 11, 2022, as reports emerged that the National Archives had recovered documents from Trump's Florida home.

Justice Department is investigating Trump's possible mishandling of government secrets

The investigation, prompted by the discovery of top-secret papers found at Mar-a-Lago, is at an early stage, a source told NPR.

'Stuff Happens': The Iraq War as History Play

The dark comedy by David Hare chronicles the tangle of diplomatic maneuvers leading to the war. It hints that President Bush and top advisers intended to invade Iraq even before the Sept. 11 attacks.

Finding a Balance at 'Stars and Stripes'

The Stars and Stripes has been a staple of wartime since World War I, bringing soldiers news from home and the battlefront. The newspaper strives to provide an independent voice while under military control. Some readers and even some of its reporters have claimed the paper is too cozy with the military, while many in the top brass say it's too hostile. NPR's Bob Edwards reports.

Zinni: U.S. Failed to Plan Iraq War Aftermath

Retired Gen. Anthony Zinni says Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his top aides should be held responsible for failing to plan for Iraq's reconstruction after the U.S.-led war. Hear NPR's Steve Inkseep's extended interview with the former U.S. Central Command chief.

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