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May 19, 2026
The World Cup returns to SMU: Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium selected as training site
Southern Methodist University's Washburne Stadium will host teams preparing for matches as an official training site during the 2026 FIFA Wo...
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May 19, 2026
Former Arlington council member Rebecca Boxall says she's proud of goals accomplished in office
While she's proud of zoning reforms she championed, including form-based code, Rebecca Boxall says she hopes the council will push to establ...
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May 19, 2026
'Proud of the working relationship that we all have': Former Irving mayor reflects on tenure
Former Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer reflects on his time in office. He served three terms before handing the mayorship off to Al Zapanta May 13...
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May 19, 2026
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also "key international and regional i...
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May 19, 2026
Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died
Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of OJ Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and he...
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May 19, 2026
Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night
Stephen Colbert spent Monday's show revisiting material that never made it to air, performing for a studio audience made up entirely of his...
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May 19, 2026
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway t...
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May 19, 2026
Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get...
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May 18, 2026
LIRR service to remain suspended Tuesday morning as strike drags on
Five LIRR unions representing the striking transit workers did not reach a deal with the MTA in time to ensure the railroad could run servic...
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May 18, 2026
Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability
NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the United States.
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May 18, 2026
'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests
The latest season of Saturday Night Live felt transitional in many ways, but it was full of blockbuster pop stars, up-and-coming bands and m...
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May 18, 2026
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
Six states are holding primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress and in key state governments.
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May 18, 2026
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began -- and the U.S. response
The sheer number of cases and deaths are a sign that the outbreak might have been smoldering before the virus was identified.
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May 18, 2026
San Diego Police respond to reports of active shooter at San Diego Islamic Center
The San Diego Police Department is responding to reports of an active shooter at the San Diego Islamic Center in Clairemont.
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May 18, 2026
Rainbow library steps, more murals: What residents want to see after Oak Lawn crosswalks removed
Residents of Dallas' historically LGBTQ+ Oak Lawn neighborhood are suggesting ways to fill the void left after the city removed several rain...
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May 18, 2026
Jury dismisses all claims in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Musk had sought to oust Altman from his leadership position over claims that he and others breached their duty to OpenAI's original nonprofi...
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May 18, 2026
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 mi...
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May 18, 2026
Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
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May 18, 2026
Luigi Mangione ruling in NYC will let jury see gun, notebook found in his backpack
A ruling excludes some key evidence from state trial.
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May 18, 2026
Massie’s House seat is on the line. Can he hang on against Trump’s champion?
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a well-known fiscal hawk and frequent “no” vote, is facing the toughest primary challenge of his career from former...
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May 18, 2026
After ‘bitter’ primary runoff, can GOP voters unite behind their party’s Senate nominee?
The Republican primary battle between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which has raged for more than a year...
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May 18, 2026
Why catching insider trading is so tricky nowadays, and just how helpful is it for kids to sleep in?
Millions of dollars more have been made through eerily well-timed bets on prediction markets like Polymarket. We look at why they're so hard...
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May 18, 2026
Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says
Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just...
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May 18, 2026
Why the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also...
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May 18, 2026
'It's gonna be a nightmare': LIRR commuters prepare for first workday of strike
The MTA says backup shuttle buses can carry only a fraction of regular LIRR riders.
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May 18, 2026
UFC boss Dana White celebrates America's immigrant roots ahead of White House fight
When Donald Trump celebrated his imminent return to the White House on election night in November 2024, a parade of high-profile supporters...
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May 18, 2026
They've got fiber. They're cheap. They're … cool? Behind the 'renaissance' of beans
The fiber craze is pushing more people into the broad world of beans, as the U.S. bean industry looks to double American consumption of puls...
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May 18, 2026
The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype
There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can...
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May 18, 2026
For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.
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May 18, 2026
In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout
Tuesday's primary in Georgia features contentious Republican contests for governor and U.S. Senate while Democrats hope an enthusiasm advant...
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May 18, 2026
Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding...
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May 18, 2026
It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise
When a large tortoise named Rex got loose, a Phoenix-area neighborhood went into a tizzy. More than just a fun commotion, Rex's daring getaw...
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May 18, 2026
Vince Gill: Tiny Desk Concert
In power ballads and two-steppers, Vince Gill crafts intimate songs about how we treat each other. The Country Music Hall of Famer sandwiche...
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May 18, 2026
Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff
Authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori an...
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May 18, 2026
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an "unp...
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May 18, 2026
Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad
The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty...
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May 18, 2026
NPR's Newsmakers
Go face to face with the person of the moment. NPR’s Newsmakers brings the biggest names in politics, business, sports, arts, and culture ou...
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May 18, 2026
The Indicator from Planet Money
A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's...
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May 17, 2026
Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show
Two jets appeared to collide and their crews ejected during a performance at an air show at a military base in Idaho. "The aircrew involved...
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May 17, 2026
Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
The conservative prayer event was organized by Freedom 250, a public-private group working with the White House to organize the celebration...
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May 17, 2026
Shelter-in-place issued in South Austin as police search for active shooter
The Austin Police Department said shootings at multiple locations, including two fire stations, over the weekend appear to be random.
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May 17, 2026
Bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight
Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional di...
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May 17, 2026
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local...
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May 17, 2026
Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Erin Kealiher and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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May 17, 2026
One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health
Zocalo Health, a clinic in Los Angeles, screens all its patients for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It documented a marked incre...
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May 17, 2026
The foreign fighters who helped topple Assad — and why China worries about them
Thousands of Uyghurs became key fighters against Syria's Assad regime. For the first time, they agreed to be interviewed. NPR spent weeks wi...
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May 17, 2026
How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals
Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are crying foul.
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May 17, 2026
New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration...
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May 17, 2026
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after...
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May 17, 2026