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Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting
Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting
Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.
Douglas Soule | Apr 27, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
The Associated Press | Apr 27, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
NPR Staff | Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge
East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge
East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.
Emmanuel Igunza | Apr 27, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC
Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants
Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants
The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.
Nina Totenberg | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.
Cory Turner | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court over the fate of OpenAI
Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court over the fate of OpenAI
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.
John Ruwitch | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.
Vanessa Romo | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers
Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers
Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.
Yuki Noguchi | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Suspected correspondents' dinner gunman is charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Suspected correspondents' dinner gunman is charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Charges the suspected gunman is facing include attempting to assassinate the president. He faces the potential of life in prison if convicted.
Joe Hernandez, Jaclyn Diaz | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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