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Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it
The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.
John Ryan | May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated'; Spain and Italy could be next
Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.
Willem Marx | May 3, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC

Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Associated Press | May 3, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Associated Press | May 2, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC

Iran submits a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal to end the war
Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.
NPR Staff | May 2, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC

Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort
Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.
Alana Wise | May 2, 2026, 8:51 PM UTC

Academy announces major overhaul to rules
The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.
Chloe Veltman | May 2, 2026, 8:34 PM UTC

Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.
The Associated Press | May 2, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC

Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work
The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | May 2, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after collapsing in prison. Her family says her condition has deteriorated since a March heart attack.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | May 2, 2026, 3:57 PM UTC



