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

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The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.
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Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

Neda Ulaby, Anastasia Tsioulcas

Award 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.
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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.

A woman dressed as a mifepristone pill is at rally outside the US Supreme Court on April 2, 2025.

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Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

Maria Godoy, Selena Simmons-Duffin

A patrol boat moves through the water as cargo ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday.

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

Malaka Gharib

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

Mara Gordon, Selena Simmons-Duffin, Diane Webber

The Supreme Court on Monday said that telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone can stay — for at least a week. But as mifepristone faces court challenges, 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

Ivy Buck

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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How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

Michel Martin, Brittney Melton

Eric 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.