Sunday, 26 April 2026

NPR News: King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship

King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.

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NPR News: For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation

For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation
Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

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Saturday, 25 April 2026

NPR News: New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun

New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots.

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NPR News: DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight
Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers.

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NPR News: Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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NPR News: Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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Friday, 24 April 2026

NPR News: Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.

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