- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...vice-pennsylvania-lawsuitState officials allege a Character.AI bot claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and provided a fake state medical license number.Posted 4 minutes 10 seconds ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...e-humans-infecting-humansHantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva. But cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship point to an unusual means of transmission.Posted 15 minutes 9 seconds ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx.../scott-turow-meta-lawsuitFive major publishing houses and the bestselling author are suing Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly training its Llama generative AI models on millions of copyrighted materials.Posted 15 minutes 9 seconds ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...dwife-midwives-childbirthMay 5 is International Day of the Midwife. This year's theme is "one million more" reflecting a shortage of midwives based on World Health Organization research.Posted 2 hours 19 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...-panama-prediction-marketThe hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.Posted 2 hours 40 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...-baggage-fees-travel-tipsFuel is airlines' second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.Posted 2 hours 51 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...liams-crenshaw-backtalkerKimberl Williams Crenshaw helped name two contested ideas in U.S. politics intersectionality and critical race theory. Her memoir chronicles the personal and legal framework for her thinking.Posted 2 hours 51 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...12641/uss-ford-deploymentFamilies in Norfolk, Va., await the return of roughly 15,000 sailors and Marines as the USS Ford continues a deployment that started more than 10 months ago.Posted 3 hours 22 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...astie-boys-spike-jonze-aiAn analysis by NPR suggests that frames from an iconic music video were used to generate content for a tweet by the FBI director.Posted 4 hours 13 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...ce-incentives-immigrationThe federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.Posted 4 hours 45 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...31/governor-2026-electionThe political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.Posted 7 hours 44 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...of-living-gas-prices-jobsWith gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping.Posted 8 hours 47 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...-5811770/iran-war-updatesThe Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.Posted 10 hours 53 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...yd-center-food-court-5000Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year.Posted 11 hours 57 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...ion-fireworks-plant-chinaAuthorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties and identification of the victims are still underway.Posted 14 hours 23 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...raine-to-mark-victory-dayRussia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.Posted 15 hours 37 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-...-ship-hantavirus-outbreakA cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.Posted 15 hours 37 minutes ago - 05/05/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx...-new-partial-abortion-banWyoming lawmakers say tight new restrictions on abortion are needed to grow the state's population. Demographers and others say economic conditions are more to blame for an exodus of young people.Posted 17 hours 22 minutes ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/sections/the-...03014/met-gala-red-carpetExtravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.Posted 22 hours 15 minutes ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...tourism-bookings-visitorsNearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.Posted 23 hours 27 minutes ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...litzer-prize-winners-2026Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.Posted 23 hours 48 minutes ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...ress-black-representationEric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for a drop in Black representation in Congress.Posted 1 day 50 minutes ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/g-...gal-in-key-state-electionThe outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.Posted 1 day 1 hour ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...ikes-truck-newark-airportNew Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.Posted 1 day 3 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...istone-appeals-telehealthThe Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week.Posted 1 day 5 hours ago - 05/04/26
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