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This is NPR News in Washington. Israel said today it has retrieved the body of a Thai citizen kidnapped during the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The man had come to Israel to work in agriculture. The Israeli military says he was taken to Gaza where he was killed by his captors. His body was recovered in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza.

This is NPR News in Washington. Israel said today it has retrieved the body of a Thai citizen kidnapped during the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The man had come to Israel to work in agriculture. The Israeli military says he was taken to Gaza where he was killed by his captors. His body was recovered in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Starting this week, and for the first time ever, Russians are able to watch the corruption investigation videos of banned, now deceased, Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny on TV. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.

Starting this week, and for the first time ever, Russians are able to watch the corruption investigation videos of banned, now deceased, Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny on TV. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.

French President Emmanuel Macron is to visit Greenland next weekend to meet with the prime minister of the Danish territory and the Danish prime minister. The three leaders are expected to discuss security concerns as well as economic development and climate change. The meeting is also designed as an expression of solidarity. in light of President Trump's interest in taking over Greenland.

French President Emmanuel Macron is to visit Greenland next weekend to meet with the prime minister of the Danish territory and the Danish prime minister. The three leaders are expected to discuss security concerns as well as economic development and climate change. The meeting is also designed as an expression of solidarity. in light of President Trump's interest in taking over Greenland.

I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. On this Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony was held this morning at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the 157th National Memorial Day observance to recognize and commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives to the country.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. On this Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony was held this morning at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the 157th National Memorial Day observance to recognize and commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives to the country.

Lawmakers in Texas are poised to approve legislation to allow for periods of prayer and Bible readings in public and charter schools. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports the measure is heading for Governor Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

Lawmakers in Texas are poised to approve legislation to allow for periods of prayer and Bible readings in public and charter schools. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports the measure is heading for Governor Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

An Israeli airstrike killing nine children from a single family is sparking outrage and an Israeli inquiry into the attack. NPR's Ayat Betrawa reports Israel's military says it struck combatants in the area but says it is reviewing the incident.

An Israeli airstrike killing nine children from a single family is sparking outrage and an Israeli inquiry into the attack. NPR's Ayat Betrawa reports Israel's military says it struck combatants in the area but says it is reviewing the incident.

Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip today. Local health officials say at least 45 people were killed, including 30 people in a school that had been converted into a shelter. Israel says it will continue fighting to destroy Hamas and to gain control of Gaza. Israeli military officials say they targeted the school because it was being used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad to plan attacks.

Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip today. Local health officials say at least 45 people were killed, including 30 people in a school that had been converted into a shelter. Israel says it will continue fighting to destroy Hamas and to gain control of Gaza. Israeli military officials say they targeted the school because it was being used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad to plan attacks.

This is NPR News. Sixteen young people from Montana made headlines last year when they sued the state for failing to act on climate change and won. Now, bills backed by conservative state lawmakers to get around the decision have been signed into law. Montana Public Radio's Alice Julin has more.

This is NPR News. Sixteen young people from Montana made headlines last year when they sued the state for failing to act on climate change and won. Now, bills backed by conservative state lawmakers to get around the decision have been signed into law. Montana Public Radio's Alice Julin has more.

Former Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has died. Rangel was a veteran of the Korean War and spent nearly 50 years on Capitol Hill. He was 94. Congress is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday. When lawmakers return, the Senate is to take up a huge tax and spending bill passed last week by the House.

Former Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has died. Rangel was a veteran of the Korean War and spent nearly 50 years on Capitol Hill. He was 94. Congress is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday. When lawmakers return, the Senate is to take up a huge tax and spending bill passed last week by the House.