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China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
Ashish Valentine, Jennifer Pak | Apr 10, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC

Iran delegates arrive in Islamabad for talks with U.S., as ceasefire terms remain in dispute
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
NPR Staff | Apr 10, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an aging artist meets his match
The newest movie from director Steven Soderbergh, whose films range from Erin Brockovich to Magic Mike and the spy thriller Black Bag, is about artistic legacy itself.
Bob Mondello | Apr 10, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.
Lauren Sommer | Apr 10, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Stephen Colbert and Marjorie Taylor Greene are OUT. Who is IN? The quiz knows
If you keep up with secret identities, you'll get at least one question right this week!
Holly J. Morris | Apr 10, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?
Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs have gone to women. One economist says to help men find work, we need to embrace ways to "make girly jobs appeal to manly men."
Andrea Hsu | Apr 10, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse
Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.
Kat Lonsdorf, Tom Bowman | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Move over, Mr. Ripley. 'I Am Agatha' is a delightfully duplicitous debut
Nancy Foley's deviously-plotted novel centers on an aging artist in New Mexico. Brutally dismissive of anyone who disagrees with her, Agatha is a perfectly engaging (if unreliable) narrator.
Maureen Corrigan | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Overwhelmed by kid clutter? Get organized with these 7 smart tips
If your household is starting to look like one giant playroom, it might be time to declutter. Here's how to cut down on stress-inducing mess and decide what to keep, donate or let go.
Andee Tagle | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Artemis II astronauts have just one task ahead of them today: Return home
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
Brendan Byrne | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC



