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The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks

The White House ballroom, reflecting pool resurfacing, Kennedy Center renovations and a triumphal arch are among the many changes Trump wants to make in D.C.

Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.

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Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

President Trump disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival from Miami on May 3, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Florida.

President Trump announced that the U.S will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

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7 listeners share the best Mother's Day gifts they've ever received

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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our NPR audience.

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Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Get ideas from our listeners

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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our audience. They share the best gifts they've ever received from their loved ones.

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Here's how medication abortion works with just one drug that's still fully available

Misoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe and effective when used alone, doctors say.

A federal appeals court ruling restricts telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone for the whole country, at least temporarily. But another drug that remains available is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.

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At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect

Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala in New York City.

On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.

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Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead

Setting low-grade fires, known as prescribed burns, can help clear out overgrown brush and dead material that fuels more extreme wildfires. In 2025, controlled burning fell by almost half under the Trump administration.

Many of the nation's overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.

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In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix on April 17. Biggs, who is running for governor in Arizona, voted not to certify the 2020 election as a member of the U.S. House.

In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who've denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in certifying future elections, a new report finds.

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After Republicans blocked Indiana redistricting, millions poured in to defeat them

Outside a polling place in West Lafayette, Ind., Republican state Sen. Spencer Deery greets voters arriving for early voting on April 28. Deery is a Republican incumbent President Trump has targeted after he opposed the president

President Trump has thrown his support behind challengers to Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push.

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The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity

When it comes to aging, many people focus on retirement savings. But what about community, caregiving, and purpose when navigating a long life?

The oldest millennials are turning 45 this year. The oldest Gen Xers are now 60. So how prepared will they be to thrive in the decades ahead? A new tool helps people assess beyond just savings.

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After NPR investigation, new bill aims to stop 'claim sharks' targeting disabled vets

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The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge vets for a service lawmakers say is supposed to be free.

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2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

FILE - U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, Friday, May 31, 2024.

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.

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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

A man stands in the water, appearing to fish, as bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026.

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks.

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Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says

This aerial picture shows a general view of a cruise ship off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on Sunday. Three people have died in an outbreak of a dangerous respiratory virus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization.

Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.

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Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?

Gasoline prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on April 29 in Portland, Ore.

U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.

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Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro looks on during a news conference at Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 27.

The pellet "definitively" links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, to the attack, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told CNN on Sunday.

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'I just want to see her again' says son of imprisoned Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, right, and her youngest son Kim Aris pay respect to the late Gen. Aung San, father of Suu Kyi, at the Martyr

On Thursday, authorities in Myanmar claimed they had transferred Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest. Her son Kim Aris spoke to NPR about his doubts about the regime's account.

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He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

Richard Brown runs Proof Culture, a sneaker accessory company, out of his Ohio home. As a small importer, he

After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.

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Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it

A new levee built by the Stillaguamish Tribe, left, separates farmland from newly restored wetlands at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River near Stanwood, Washington, on April 8, 2026.

The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.

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How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay

Interpreter Yves Valerus speaks at a LanguageLine press conference in front of New York City Hall in April. LanguageLine interpreters have had their hours drastically cut after the company said it experienced fewer customer demand and started using new scheduling software. Some workers are trying to organize a union.

Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement during his visit to the army at the Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, Thursday, April, 30, 2026.

Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Bard College President Leon Botstein speaks during the 153rd Commencement at Bard College, May 25, 2013, in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

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Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war

Vehicles drive past a billboard with graphic showing Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of U.S. President Donald Trump in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.

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Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort

An aerial photo taken on May 2, 2026 shows Timmy, the rescued humpback whale, offshore near Skagen after being released from a barge. The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on March 23 near the city of Lübeck before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.

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Academy announces major overhaul to rules

An Oscar statue is seen ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 14, 2026.

The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.

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Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

FILE - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech as he inspects Taiwanese reservists participating in reserve military training in Ilan County, Eastern Taiwan, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.

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Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

A statue of a man holding a flag covering his face, and signed

The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.

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Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after collapsing in prison. Her family says her condition has deteriorated since a March heart attack.

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Opinion: The everyday tragedy of gun violence

Armed commandos stand by as special guests are evacuated from the back of the Washington Hilton after shots were reportedly fired during the White House Correspondents

The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.

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