- 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 4 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 6 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...-5810508/iran-war-updatesThe U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...58/mothers-day-gift-ideasMother'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.Posted 1 day 10 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/g-...-mifepristone-misoprostolA 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.Posted 1 day 11 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...ifts-theyve-ever-receivedMother'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.Posted 1 day 11 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...-2026-preview-costume-artOn 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.Posted 1 day 11 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...on-denial-2026-candidatesIn 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.Posted 1 day 13 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...aims-congress-legislationThe 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.Posted 1 day 13 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx...ging-longevity-retirementThe 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.Posted 1 day 13 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/g-...embers-missing-in-moroccoTwo 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.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 05/04/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...ruise-ship-atlantic-oceanHantaviruses 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.Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...rise-week-hormuz-iran-warU.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.Posted 2 days 23 minutes ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...ullet-vest-secret-serviceThe pellet "definitively" links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, to the attack, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told CNN on Sunday.Posted 2 days 1 hour ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...-myanmar-son-house-arrestOn 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.Posted 2 days 6 hours ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...ity-languageline-unionizeHourly 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.Posted 2 days 13 hours ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx...ibe-restore-wetlands-fishThe 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.Posted 2 days 13 hours ago - 05/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx...rmany-troop-withdrawal-usGermany'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.Posted 2 days 21 hours ago - 05/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx...in-retire-jeffrey-epsteinThe 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.Posted 2 days 22 hours ago - 05/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx...erby-winner-cherie-devauxGolden 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.Posted 2 days 23 hours ago - 05/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx...n-response-trump-proposalIran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.Posted 2 days 23 hours ago - 05/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/g-...ed-after-weekslong-effortTimmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 05/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx...ademy-awards-rule-changesThe new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.Posted 3 days 2 hours ago - 05/02/26
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