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Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

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A 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.
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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

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Russia 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.

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Wyoming lawmakers use pro-natalist arguments to justify proposed new partial abortion ban

Hanna Merzbach

Wyoming 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.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle dispute weeks before scheduled trial

Chloee Weiner, Clare Lombardo

In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring "closure."
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See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet

Emily Bogle, Ivy Buck

Extravagantly 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.
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Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections

Rafael Nam

Nearly 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.

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Why U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, and what happens if some leave

Fiona Geiran, Tyler Bartlam, Mary Louise Kelly, Sarah Handel

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.

Confetti is sprayed as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, waves to supporters upon his arrival at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate victory in the recently held state assembly elections in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Manish Swarup

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Modi's party takes control of India's West Bengal in key state election

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Jill Lepore speaks during The New Yorker Festival in New York City in October 2015.

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Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

Neda Ulaby, Anastasia Tsioulcas

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A United jet struck a light pole and a truck near Newark airport, police say

Joel Rose

New 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.
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NYC duo youbet leans into their creative chemistry on self-titled album

Stephen Kallao, Miguel Perez

The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band's latest album.
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Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

Maria Godoy, Selena Simmons-Duffin

The 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.
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The U.S. fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE says it's attacked by Iran

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The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way.
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The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks

Rachel Treisman

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.