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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
In a huge moment in sports history, Sabastian Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.
The Associated Press | Apr 26, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
King Charles' U.S. visit comes at tense moment in trans-Atlantic relationship
King Charles' U.S. visit comes at tense moment in trans-Atlantic relationship
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four-day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the trans-Atlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.
Fatima Al-Kassab | Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy
The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy
Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional.
Nina Totenberg, Bronson Arcuri | Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Why emotional disturbance, a special ed category, is a double-edged sword for students
Why emotional disturbance, a special ed category, is a double-edged sword for students
Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.
Laurie Stern | Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
A suspect identified in correspondents' dinner shooting
A suspect identified in correspondents' dinner shooting
A suspect has been identified in the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 26, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots.
The Associated Press | Apr 26, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
New museum dedicated to AI promises an ethical approach
New museum dedicated to AI promises an ethical approach
As some continue to pushback on AI art, artist Refik Anadol seeks to base his new venture on ethical and environmental principles.
Chloe Veltman | Apr 25, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.
The Associated Press | Apr 25, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC
In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR
In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.
Rob Schmitz, Henry Larson, Adam Raney | Apr 25, 2026, 9:45 PM UTC
Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum
Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum
The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.
Alana Wise | Apr 25, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
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