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A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
Hansi Lo Wang | May 28, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose-reversing medication.
Brian Mann | May 28, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC

An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools
The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of history.
Sarah Donaldson | May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.
Camila Domonoske, Stephan Bisaha | May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veterans groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
Quil Lawrence | May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
Tamara Keith | May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.
Ava Berger | May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Congo's Ebola outbreak is spiraling, with health workers struggling to contain the virus
The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Mongbwalu, a poor gold-mining town of 130,000 people, in Ituri province, in eastern Congo.
Emmet Livingstone | May 28, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC

Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions
Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.
The Associated Press | May 28, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55.
The Associated Press | May 28, 2026, 5:56 AM UTC



