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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S.

is stepping up its attacks against Iran.

NPR's Quill Lawrence has more.

The Senate is on track to vote today on whether to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran.

Democrats have insisted that Trump seek permission from Congress before acting.

Republicans are expected to block the resolution.

Texas Republicans are heading into a high-stakes runoff election.

NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports incumbent Senator John Cornyn failed to secure the majority needed to win the GO primary yesterday.

It's NPR's Domenico Montanaro reporting.

The House Committee on Ethics says it's opening an investigation into Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez.

David Martin Davies from Texas Public Radio reports the announcement comes a day after Gonzalez survived his primary challenge.

On Wall Street, the Dow was up 283 points.

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A recent survey found 85 percent of college students are using artificial intelligence for their assignments.

Lee Gaines reports students and professors are navigating what AI means for learning.

A Texas biotech that wants to bring the woolly mammoth and other extinct species back to life is dismissing doubts and criticism from independent scientists.

Officials at Colosso Biosciences defended their controversial goals while giving NPR a rare look inside the company's new Dallas laboratory.

That's where scientists are looking at DNA from the woolly mammoth and other extinct species in the hopes of resurrecting the animals.

Oil and gas prices continue to rise, with Iranian drones having largely blocked ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

AAA says the price of regular gasoline in the U.S.