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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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Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?

Nicole Saphier, President Trump

Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?

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Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help

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Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.

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New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy

Winnie Mandela raises her fist during the funeral for 17 people who were killed during fierce rioting on Wed. March 5, 1986 in Johannesburg

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.

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After Assad's fall, Syria's Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.

Sabah Hassan Biro (left) stands at the entrance to a vacant school as children play.

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

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2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots

The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours of April 2.

Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

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Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

Spirit Airlines has announced it will cease operations. The ultra-low-cost carrier has struggled for years and filed for bankruptcy twice since 2024. Spirit had sought a bailout from the Trump administration.

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Ocala International Airport, in Ocala Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026, after speaking at an event in The Villages, Fla.

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

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Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor

Terra Power CEO Chris Levesque joined the Bill Gates-backed firm after years working in the legacy nuclear power industry which he says was slow to innovate.

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, on July 18, 2024.

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery

In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.

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Iran war shakes Global economy as energy costs surge and recession fears grow

From energy markets to everyday prices, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy.

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Kneecap is used to controversy. On new album 'Fenian,' they're leaning further in

Moglai Bap (left), DJ Provai (middle) and Mo Chara (right), members of Irish band Kneecap, pose for a photo at the National Hotel in Havana, on March 20, 2026.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian.

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Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen time

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Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.

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The expert on 'super aging' breaks down the science — and grift — in anti-aging

Cardiologist Eric Topol says resistance training, not just exercise, is key to longevity.

From peptides and protein to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.

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Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters after passage of a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, on April 30, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

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How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test

An electric vehicle charges at an EVgo electric charger in Monrovia, Calif.

Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.

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A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?

Artificial Intelligence robots demonstrate working on power grid control units during a media organized tour at Guangdong Power Grid Robotics Laboratory in Guangzhou, in southern China

A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week

From left: A first lady, a first-place runner and a third King Charles.

This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!

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How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

Young boys are being enticed to engage in risky behaviors in pursuit of the perfect body and face, as part of an increasingly popular trend called looksmaxxing.

The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.

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