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Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 30, 2026, 5:36 PM UTC
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.
Lorcan Lovett | Apr 30, 2026, 5:26 PM UTC
'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd on his new show 'Half Man' and toxic masculinity
'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd on his new show 'Half Man' and toxic masculinity
Baby Reindeer was an unexpected hit on Netflix in 2024. Now its creator and star is back, with a series about two boys who become brothers after their mothers fall in love in 1980s Scotland.
Tonya Mosley | Apr 30, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC
3 spring novels star trad wives, grown-up boy band fans, and a pregnant septuagenarian
3 spring novels star trad wives, grown-up boy band fans, and a pregnant septuagenarian
Looking for a read that's complicated, gutsy and entertaining? Maureen Corrigan recommends Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke; American Fantasy, by Emma Straub; and Enormous Wings, by Laurie Frankel.
Maureen Corrigan | Apr 30, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC
Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79
Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79
Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.
Nell Greenfieldboyce | Apr 30, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC
'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.
Elizabeth Blair | Apr 30, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people
The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the government.
The Associated Press | Apr 30, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
How South Asian representation in gaming is growing
How South Asian representation in gaming is growing
Representation is growing in part through stars and developers from the diaspora. PlayStation's Saros, out this week starring the British actor Rahul Kohli, is poised to be a hit.
George Yang | Apr 30, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC
Black Perspectives IE: Chi Chi
Black Perspectives IE: Chi Chi
Host Maya Gwynn speaks with local youth activist, Chi Chi.
Maya Gwynn | Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK
To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK
It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.
Yuki Noguchi | Apr 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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