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Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday.
The Associated Press | May 17, 2026, 2:49 PM UTC

One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health
Zocalo Health, a primary care organization, screens all its patients for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It documented a marked increase in those conditions since ICE enforcement actions began.
Rhitu Chatterjee | May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Erin Kealiher and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
Will Shortz | May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.
Chiara Eisner | May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals
Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are crying foul.
Maria Aspan | May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
Bobby Allyn | May 17, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC

Louisiana senator who voted to convict Trump loses Republican primary
Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.
Sam Gringlas | May 17, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
It's the colt's first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo's exit from the race left the field of 14 horses wide open to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
The Associated Press | May 17, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC

Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.
Chloe Veltman | May 17, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC

World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There's no approved vaccine for the strain of the virus that's spreading.
Sydney Lupkin | May 16, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC



