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An American journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq.

NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports the State Department says the freelancer had been warned about threats.

On Wall Street, Dow futures are up 258 points.

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NASA's Artemis II mission will launch today from the Kennedy Space Center.

For astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian will launch into orbit and head toward the moon, traveling thousands of miles beyond it before looping back.

The nearly 10-day mission will end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

Three fired FBI agents are suing to get their jobs back.

NPR's Ryan Lucas reports the agents say they were targeted for investigating President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Tiger Woods says he'll step away from golf to seek treatment after his SUV crash in Florida.

Woods was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence.

He pleaded not guilty.

Authorities say he had pain medication in his possession at the time of the accident and showed signs of impairment.

Stocks across Asia closed sharply higher today.

Japan's Nikkei average gained more than 2,600 points.

I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.

The Center on Collegiate Gambling will study how betting affects students and student-athletes, including addiction risks, mental health, and pressure tied to game outcomes.

It will also develop prevention strategies and help shape policy.

Kate Humble with the National Council on Problem Gambling says the ease of access is a major concern.

Humble says that kind of constant access combined with limited education about risk