NPR News: DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

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NPR News: Canceled flights over Memorial Day weekend offer travelers a peek of the summer

Canceled flights over Memorial Day weekend offer travelers a peek of the summer
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,800 flights from Thursday through Monday, or about 2% of their schedules, according to tracking service FlightAware.

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NPR News: DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

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NPR News: The National Spelling Bee returns to its usual venue for the first time in 3 years

The National Spelling Bee returns to its usual venue for the first time in 3 years
Spellers were greeted with a new preliminary-round format that gave them no time to get comfortable. They had to get through three words in one turn at the microphone to continue in the bee.

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NPR News: Uvalde locals grapple with the school police chief's role

Uvalde locals grapple with the school police chief's role
Uvalde residents struggle to reconcile what they know of the well-liked lawman, Pete Arredondo.

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NPR News: Texas authorities say a teacher closed a propped-open door before the attack

Texas authorities say a teacher closed a propped-open door before the attack
Police initially said the gunman entered through a door that was propped open by a teacher. Now they say the teacher had actually shut the door, but it didn't lock.

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NPR News: A $2 million relic was stolen and an angel statue was beheaded at a Brooklyn church

A $2 million relic was stolen and an angel statue was beheaded at a Brooklyn church
The incident happened between 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, known as the "Notre Dame" of Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood.

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NPR News: Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28

Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was killed Sunday evening while driving his car in Mansa, a district in northern India's Punjab state.

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NPR News: Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28

Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was killed Sunday evening while driving his car in Mansa, a district in northern India's Punjab state.

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NPR News: Canada's new bill would freeze handgun sales and imports

Canada's new bill would freeze handgun sales and imports
The government said the bill would also allow for the removal of gun licenses from people involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, such as stalking.

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NPR News: Canada's new bill would freeze handgun sales and imports

Canada's new bill would freeze handgun sales and imports
The government said the bill would also allow for the removal of gun licenses from people involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, such as stalking.

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NPR News: EU leaders agree on a partial Russian oil embargo

EU leaders agree on a partial Russian oil embargo
The watered-down embargo covers only Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline.

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NPR News: A plane carrying 22 passengers was found crashed on a mountain in central Nepal

A plane carrying 22 passengers was found crashed on a mountain in central Nepal
Photos of the crash, released by the army, show the plane's parts scattered across a mountainside.

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NPR News: A leftist will face a businessman as Colombia's presidential race heads to a runoff

A leftist will face a businessman as Colombia's presidential race heads to a runoff
The results represent a major shift in the Latin American country's presidential politics that conservatives and moderates had long dominated.

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NPR News: Unrest erupts at Jerusalem site ahead of nationalist march

Unrest erupts at Jerusalem site ahead of nationalist march
Jewish pilgrims visited early Sunday ahead of a nationalist parade through the Old City, prompting Palestinians to throw rocks and fireworks.

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NPR News: Unrest erupts at Jerusalem site ahead of nationalist march

Unrest erupts at Jerusalem site ahead of nationalist march
Jewish pilgrims visited early Sunday ahead of a nationalist parade through the Old City, prompting Palestinians to throw rocks and fireworks.

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NPR News: Champions League final marred by delays and use of tear gas on fans

Champions League final marred by delays and use of tear gas on fans
The soccer Champions League final in Paris was marred as Liverpool fans were sprayed with tear gas as they tried to enter the stadium, delaying the start of the match by 35 minutes.

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NPR News: Champions League final marred by delays and use of tear gas on fans

Champions League final marred by delays and use of tear gas on fans
The soccer Champions League final in Paris was marred as Liverpool fans were sprayed with tear gas as they tried to enter the stadium, delaying the start of the match by 35 minutes.

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NPR News: UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies

UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies
The top U.N. human rights official said Saturday that she raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of measures on the rights of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region.

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NPR News: UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies

UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies
The top U.N. human rights official said Saturday that she raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of measures on the rights of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region.

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NPR News: Teachers, how are you coping in the aftermath of the Texas shooting in Uvalde?

Teachers, how are you coping in the aftermath of the Texas shooting in Uvalde?
NPR would like to hear from teachers around the country about how they are feeling in the aftermath of the latest school shooting. We may contact you for an upcoming story.

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NPR News: As a jury weighs if a lawyer lied to the FBI, Durham's legacy hangs in the balance

As a jury weighs if a lawyer lied to the FBI, Durham's legacy hangs in the balance
Michael Sussmann faces one charge of lying to the FBI ahead of the 2016 presidential election. It's the first courtroom test for special counsel John Durham, appointed by the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Ethiopia set a world record for displacements in a single year: 5.1 million in 2021

Ethiopia set a world record for displacements in a single year: 5.1 million in 2021
The war there is responsible — and makes it difficult just to assess the scale of displacement. Details are in a new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre.

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NPR News: Like The Linda Lindas, this teen girl band in Benin makes you dance — and think

Like The Linda Lindas, this teen girl band in Benin makes you dance — and think
The 7-member band hails from a conservative part of the country. They sing about female genital cutting, child marriage and gender equality. And they rock.

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NPR News: Like The Linda Lindas, this teen girl band in Benin makes you dance — and think

Like The Linda Lindas, this teen girl band in Benin makes you dance — and think
The 7-member band hails from a conservative part of the country. They sing about female genital cutting, child marriage and gender equality. And they rock.

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NPR News: What some gun owners are saying in the wake of America's latest mass shooting

What some gun owners are saying in the wake of America's latest mass shooting
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has again raised the question "What should we do about gun violence?" NPR asked gun owners from across the U.S. about their stance.

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NPR News: Jurors in the Depp-Heard trial hear closing arguments and begin deliberations

Jurors in the Depp-Heard trial hear closing arguments and begin deliberations
The seven-person civil jury began its deliberations at 3 p.m. Friday and finished for the day about two hours later. They will resume Tuesday.

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NPR News: Hurdles to abortion will mount on remote U.S. territories without Roe

Hurdles to abortion will mount on remote U.S. territories without Roe
Without Roe, Guam could revert to an abortion ban dating to 1990. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the law unconstitutional in 1992, but it has never been repealed.

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NPR News: 11 babies die in a fire at Senegalese hospital

11 babies die in a fire at Senegalese hospital
The deadly fire comes a year after four other newborns died in a hospital fire in Senegal, a nation known for having some of the best hospitals in the region.

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NPR News: 11 babies die in a fire at Senegalese hospital

11 babies die in a fire at Senegalese hospital
The deadly fire comes a year after four other newborns died in a hospital fire in Senegal, a nation known for having some of the best hospitals in the region.

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NPR News: Ted Cruz walks away from a reporter who asked why the U.S. has so many mass shootings

Ted Cruz walks away from a reporter who asked why the U.S. has so many mass shootings
"Is this the moment to reform gun laws?" British reporter Mark Stone from Sky News asked the U.S. senator.

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NPR News: A brokenhearted husband dies after his wife is killed in the Texas school shooting

A brokenhearted husband dies after his wife is killed in the Texas school shooting
Joe Garcia had dropped off flowers at his wife's memorial on Thursday, The New York Times reported. He "pretty much just fell over" after returning home and died of a heart attack, his nephew said.

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NPR News: 2 major league teams use their social media to raise awareness about gun violence

2 major league teams use their social media to raise awareness about gun violence
The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees are using their Twitter accounts to bring awareness to gun violence instead of covering their game Thursday night.

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NPR News: Here's how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it

Here's how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it
History has many lessons to offer on how much it will cost to rebuild Ukraine, and how it can be done to help set the country up for a more prosperous and safe future.

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NPR News: Women who are denied abortions risk falling deeper into poverty. So do their kids

Women who are denied abortions risk falling deeper into poverty. So do their kids
A large body of research shows being denied an abortion limits women's education, time in the workforce and wages. It also finds long-term negative impacts for their children.

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NPR News: Here's how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it

Here's how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it
History has many lessons to offer on how much it will cost to rebuild Ukraine, and how it can be done to help set the country up for a more prosperous and safe future.

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NPR News: The Miami Heat urges fans to call their senators about gun law reform

The Miami Heat urges fans to call their senators about gun law reform
A moment of silence was held before the announcement, made Wednesday night at a playoff game.

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NPR News: Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school

Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school
A father whose fourth-grade daughter was killed in the attack, said he raced to the school and raised the idea of charging into the school with several other bystanders.

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NPR News: While the gun control debate amplifies, the overwhelming emotion in Uvalde is grief

While the gun control debate amplifies, the overwhelming emotion in Uvalde is grief
The small community of Uvalde, Texas is grieving one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history as assistance — and the national political spotlight – descends on the area.

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NPR News: Capitol riot trial of former Army reservist and alleged 'Nazi sympathizer' begins

Capitol riot trial of former Army reservist and alleged 'Nazi sympathizer' begins
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli is the latest defendant to face trial for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Federal prosecutors say he was intent on inciting a second "civil war."

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NPR News: San Antonio journalist shares the latest shooting news out of Uvalde, Texas

San Antonio journalist shares the latest shooting news out of Uvalde, Texas
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rebecca Salinas, a digital journalist at K-SAT TV, about the latest from the Uvalde school shooting in Texas.

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NPR News: The shooting in Uvalde conjures memories of Sandy Hook school shooting

The shooting in Uvalde conjures memories of Sandy Hook school shooting
On Tuesday afternoon, a gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 15 people. At a press conference, Gov. Greg Abbot said the suspected shooter is dead.

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NPR News: Head of 'San Antonio Express-News' on what we know about the Uvalde shooting

Head of 'San Antonio Express-News' on what we know about the Uvalde shooting
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Marc Duvoison, the editor in chief of the San Antonio Express-News, about the shooting that left 15 dead at a Texas elementary school and is known about the shooter.

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NPR News: 14 students and a teacher are dead after shooting in an elementary school in Texas

14 students and a teacher are dead after shooting in an elementary school in Texas
Fourteen children and a teacher are dead, according to the governor of Texas, after a shooting at a Texas elementary school in Uvalde earlier today.

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NPR News: The Pentagon investigates what are now called UAPs or Unexplained Aerial Phenomena.

The Pentagon investigates what are now called UAPs or Unexplained Aerial Phenomena.
Congress held a public hearing last week into Unexplained Aerial Phenomena. A professor at the University of Colorado Boulder wants to see more of the government's files.

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NPR News: News brief: Georgia primaries, Biden in Japan, Russia-Ukraine war

News brief: Georgia primaries, Biden in Japan, Russia-Ukraine war
It's primary day in Georgia. In Tokyo, President Biden meets the leaders of Australia, India and Japan — a group known as the Quad. And, Russia's invasion of Ukraine began three months ago.

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NPR News: A new clinic offering abortions is set to open in Wyoming, despite a looming ban

A new clinic offering abortions is set to open in Wyoming, despite a looming ban
Aimed at serving a regional "abortion desert," the clinic plans to open, despite the expected overturn of Roe v. Wade. It's become a focal point for abortion debate in the state.

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NPR News: A school seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Michelle Obama's brother and his wife

A school seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Michelle Obama's brother and his wife
The school argues it exercised its contractual right to deny the Robinson children enrollment in 2021, as school officials determined it was in the "best interest of the school."

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NPR News: A burn-proof edition of 'The Handmaid's Tale' goes up for auction

A burn-proof edition of 'The Handmaid's Tale' goes up for auction
Organizers say proceeds from the auction will be donated to PEN, which advocates for free expression around the world.

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NPR News: A new federal study is trying to solve some of the mysterious about long-COVID

A new federal study is trying to solve some of the mysterious about long-COVID
A detailed study of long-COVID patients fails to find any obvious physical explanation for their lingering health problems. The findings underscore the need for doctors to go beyond routine tests.

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NPR News: A record 100 million people have been forced from their homes

A record 100 million people have been forced from their homes
Violence and natural disasters are fueling the surge in the number of people displaced, the U.N. says in a new report.

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NPR News: Biden says the U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan

Biden says the U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan
A White House official said Biden's comments did not reflect a policy shift, even though the U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan.

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NPR News: Biden says the U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan

Biden says the U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan
A White House official said Biden's comments did not reflect a policy shift, even though the U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan.

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NPR News: Kim and other N. Koreans attend large funeral amid COVID worry

Kim and other N. Koreans attend large funeral amid COVID worry
The isolated East Asian country has only stated how many people have fevers daily, and has only identified a few of the cases as COVID-19 since admitting to an outbreak of the omicron variant.

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NPR News: Kim and other N. Koreans attend large funeral amid COVID worry

Kim and other N. Koreans attend large funeral amid COVID worry
The isolated East Asian country has only stated how many people have fevers daily, and has only identified a few of the cases as COVID-19 since admitting to an outbreak of the omicron variant.

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NPR News: Large swaths of the U.S. set daily temperature records

Large swaths of the U.S. set daily temperature records
Many cities throughout the country, including in Massachusetts and Virginia, set new daily heat records on Saturday and Sunday.

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NPR News: 1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at Southern California party

1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at Southern California party
One man was killed and eight people were wounded during an overnight shooting at a party that drew about 100 people to a Southern California hookah lounge.

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NPR News: Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result

Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result
Australians awoke on Sunday to a new prime minister in Anthony Albanese, the center-left Labor Party leader, though it remains unclear whether his party can form a majority government.

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NPR News: Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result

Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result
Australians awoke on Sunday to a new prime minister in Anthony Albanese, the center-left Labor Party leader, though it remains unclear whether his party can form a majority government.

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NPR News: Fate of 2,500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concern

Fate of 2,500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concern
With Russia claiming to have taken prisoner nearly 2,500 Ukrainian fighters from the besieged Mariupol steel plant, concerns grew about their fate.

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NPR News: Fate of 2,500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concern

Fate of 2,500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concern
With Russia claiming to have taken prisoner nearly 2,500 Ukrainian fighters from the besieged Mariupol steel plant, concerns grew about their fate.

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NPR News: Early Voting wins the Preakness Stakes

Early Voting wins the Preakness Stakes
Early Voting won the 2022 Preakness Stakes, outracing Epicenter and Creative Minister. Early Voting came into the race as one of the top contenders to win.

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NPR News: US forest chief calls for a pause on prescribed fire operations

US forest chief calls for a pause on prescribed fire operations
The U.S. Forest Service has been facing much criticism for the prescribed fire in New Mexico that escaped its containment lines and joined with another blaze.

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NPR News: Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell has died

Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell has died
Writer Roger Angell died Friday of heart failure, according to The New Yorker.

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NPR News: A 911 dispatcher may be fired for allegedly mishandling a Buffalo shooting call

A 911 dispatcher may be fired for allegedly mishandling a Buffalo shooting call
A grocery worker whispered into her phone during a 911 call so she wouldn't draw the shooter's attention. She says the dispatcher yelled at her for whispering. The two ended up disconnected.

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NPR News: Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?

Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?
The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."

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NPR News: Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired 'The Sound of Music,' dies at age 93

Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired 'The Sound of Music,' dies at age 93
Rosmarie was the first daughter of Austrian naval Capt. Georg von Trapp and Maria von Trapp, and a younger half-sibling to the older von Trapp children portrayed on stage and in the movie.

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NPR News: Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?

Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?
The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."

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NPR News: Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks

Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Wireless carriers in Canada have been banned from installing Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, as the country joined allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company.

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NPR News: Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks

Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Wireless carriers in Canada have been banned from installing Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, as the country joined allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company.

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NPR News: Georgia NAACP is investigating a traffic stop involving a college lacrosse team

Georgia NAACP is investigating a traffic stop involving a college lacrosse team
Delaware State University filed a complaint Wednesday to the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division calling for an external investigation of the traffic stop.

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NPR News: Here's why tech giants want the Supreme Court to freeze Texas' social media law

Here's why tech giants want the Supreme Court to freeze Texas' social media law
Tech industry groups are urging the Supreme Court to block a Texas law barring social media companies from removing posts or banning users based on political viewpoints

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NPR News: Bird-watcher wrongfully accused in Central Park video gets a bird-watching TV show

Bird-watcher wrongfully accused in Central Park video gets a bird-watching TV show
In the series, Christian Cooper will take viewers into the "wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds," according to National Geographic.

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NPR News: Encore: She inscribed 120,000 pennies with a pandemic message. Is one in your pocket?

Encore: She inscribed 120,000 pennies with a pandemic message. Is one in your pocket?
As part of a public art project, 120,000 pennies modified by an artist have been released through delis and bodegas. The project connects the fragility of the economy with the losses of COVID.

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NPR News: Some clinics are bracing for a huge influx of patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Some clinics are bracing for a huge influx of patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If abortion bans are enacted, millions would be forced to travel to less restrictive states, and some health providers are warning they may not be able to handle the surge in demand.

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NPR News: How the U.S. got into this baby formula mess

How the U.S. got into this baby formula mess
Just a handful of formula makers dominate the industry so a single plant shutdown can lead to empty shelves.

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NPR News: The Buffalo shooting shuttered Tops and left a food desert. Locals are stepping in.

The Buffalo shooting shuttered Tops and left a food desert. Locals are stepping in.
Local organizations are behind food distributions in the East Side of Buffalo following the shooting at a Tops supermarket.

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NPR News: They escaped the war in Ukraine. Then they faced fresh trouble in Poland

They escaped the war in Ukraine. Then they faced fresh trouble in Poland
Millions of people have fled Ukraine since the war started, but not all are Ukrainian. And some citizens of African countries have found that the doors of Europe are much less open to them.

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NPR News: For two years, this Washington island has grappled with the long reach of COVID

For two years, this Washington island has grappled with the long reach of COVID
The virus hit Whidbey Island early in 2020, and photojournalist Lynn Johnson was there. A million deaths later, we return to see how the pandemic has subtly but indelibly altered life there forever.

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NPR News: How the war in Ukraine 'changed everything' for a generation of young Poles

How the war in Ukraine 'changed everything' for a generation of young Poles
Lilia Nguyen's perception of everything around her changed when she went to the border to help Ukrainian refugees shortly after the war began. The change has been felt by other young Poles.

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NPR News: Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications

Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications
The 30 member countries of the military alliance are expected to take up to two weeks to evaluate the applications.

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NPR News: Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications

Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications
The 30 member countries of the military alliance are expected to take up to two weeks to evaluate the applications.

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NPR News: U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

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NPR News: U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

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NPR News: New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing
The deadly attacks at two Christchurch mosques brought people together rather than sowing discord, one of the survivors says.

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NPR News: President Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with shooting victims' families

President Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with shooting victims' families
Biden will visit the supermarket where last weekend's deadly shooting took place, as well as visit with local leaders and law enforcement.

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NPR News: FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula

FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula.

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NPR News: Biden eases restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances

Biden eases restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances
The White House plans to make it easier for families to visit relatives in Cuba and increase visa processing on the island, reversing some of former President Trump's policies.

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NPR News: Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory

Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory
It's unclear if the soldiers have been taken prisoner or are under the protection of the U.N., but a Ukrainian official says they would be able to return home after a prisoner exchange with Russia.

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NPR News: Biden eases restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances

Biden eases restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances
The White House plans to make it easier for families to visit relatives in Cuba and increase visa processing on the island, reversing some of former President Trump's policies.

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NPR News: Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory

Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory
It's unclear if the soldiers have been taken prisoner or are under the protection of the U.N., but a Ukrainian official says they would be able to return home after a prisoner exchange with Russia.

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NPR News: U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'

U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'
António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.

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NPR News: U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'

U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'
António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.

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NPR News: U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'

U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'
António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.

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NPR News: What we know about the suspect in the Buffalo mass shooting

What we know about the suspect in the Buffalo mass shooting
A white gunman dressed in military-style clothing allegedly killed 10 people at a Buffalo grocery store. Here's what we know about him.

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NPR News: What we know so far about the Buffalo mass shooting

What we know so far about the Buffalo mass shooting
10 people are dead after an 18-year-old white man allegedly carried out an attack at a supermarket in a majority Black district.

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NPR News: What we know about the victims of the Buffalo shooting

What we know about the victims of the Buffalo shooting
The identities of Buffalo shooting victims have been trickling out, largely through family members speaking to media outlets.

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NPR News: G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia
The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis which threatens poor countries.

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NPR News: Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv

Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv
Fresh off his country's Eurovision win, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to one day host the song contest in the embattled city of Mariupol, as Russian troops retreated from Kharkiv.

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NPR News: Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv

Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv
Fresh off his country's Eurovision win, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to one day host the song contest in the embattled city of Mariupol, as Russian troops retreated from Kharkiv.

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NPR News: North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths

North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths
North Korea has confirmed 15 more deaths and high numbers of fevers as it mobilizes more than a million health and other workers to try to suppress the country's first COVID-19 outbreak.

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NPR News: North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths

North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths
North Korea has confirmed 15 more deaths and high numbers of fevers as it mobilizes more than a million health and other workers to try to suppress the country's first COVID-19 outbreak.

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NPR News: What's known about the shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

What's known about the shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.
NPR's Michel Martin hears the latest about the mass shooting that has left at least 10 people dead.

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NPR News: Israeli police use stun grenades and hit mourners at procession for slain journalist

Israeli police use stun grenades and hit mourners at procession for slain journalist
Israeli police fought to block a funeral march for Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh just outside of the Old City of Jerusalem.

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NPR News: Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon
The study makes use of lunar soil samples collected from Apollo 11, 12 and 17.

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NPR News: The draft Roe ruling is a reminder that religion's role is older than the Republic

The draft Roe ruling is a reminder that religion's role is older than the Republic
The question arises: Since when did so much of our politics have to do with religion? And the answer is, since the beginning — and even before.

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NPR News: Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement

Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden say it's the second-largest consumer settlement in state history.

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NPR News: Ukraine's Eurovision act wants to bring home some good news

Ukraine's Eurovision act wants to bring home some good news
Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk tells NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage is a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country even after Eurovision ends.

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NPR News: Ukraine's Eurovision act wants to bring home some good news

Ukraine's Eurovision act wants to bring home some good news
Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk tells NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage is a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country even after Eurovision ends.

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NPR News: COVID took many in the prime of life, leaving families to pick up the pieces

COVID took many in the prime of life, leaving families to pick up the pieces
In the U.S., people of color have been more likely to die at younger ages, especially among lower-income communities. That's had a ripple effect on finances, education and physical and mental health.

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NPR News: Oakland residents remain skeptical as federal oversight of police ends after 20 years

Oakland residents remain skeptical as federal oversight of police ends after 20 years
Federal monitoring began in the wake of a corruption and brutality scandal two decades ago. Critics say progress is extremely fragile and remain worried about true progress.

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NPR News: California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet

California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet
California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.

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NPR News: Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia

Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia
Despite Washington's focus on the war in Ukraine, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Asia-Pacific.

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NPR News: Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia

Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia
Despite Washington's focus on the war in Ukraine, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Asia-Pacific.

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NPR News: Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia

Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia
Despite Washington's focus on the war in Ukraine, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Asia-Pacific.

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NPR News: California's coastal fire has destroyed at least 20 homes

California's coastal fire has destroyed at least 20 homes
The cause of the fire, which stretched about 200 acres as of Thursday morning, remains under investigation.

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NPR News: Randy Weaver, participant in Ruby Ridge standoff, dies at 74

Randy Weaver, participant in Ruby Ridge standoff, dies at 74
A patriarch of a family that was involved in an 11-day Idaho standoff with federal agents 30 years ago has died.

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NPR News: White House summit leads to big promises to fight COVID in needy countries

White House summit leads to big promises to fight COVID in needy countries
The second Global COVID-19 Summit aimed to refocus the world's attention on the pandemic. Here's what governments and members of the private and public sector pledged to do.

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NPR News: Finland's leaders say they are in favor of seeking NATO membership

Finland's leaders say they are in favor of seeking NATO membership
The statement by the president and prime minister comes a day after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited both Finland and Sweden to sign a military cooperation agreement.

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NPR News: A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law
The White House and U.S. politicians join others around the world in calling for the release of a retired archbishop, singer and others in the Chinese territory.

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NPR News: A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law
The White House and U.S. politicians join others around the world in calling for the release of a retired archbishop, singer and others in the Chinese territory.

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NPR News: North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown
While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

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NPR News: North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown
While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

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NPR News: California's under-21 gun sales ban is unconstitutional, court says

California's under-21 gun sales ban is unconstitutional, court says
A panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Wednesday the law violates the right to bear arms.

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NPR News: A nearly $1 billion settlement is reached in a Surfside condo collapse lawsuit

A nearly $1 billion settlement is reached in a Surfside condo collapse lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought by families of victims and survivors of last June's condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida.

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NPR News: Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable

Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable
The leader of the World Health Organization says he doesn't think that a 'zero-COVID' strategy is sustainable, given the behavior of the virus.

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NPR News: Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable

Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable
The leader of the World Health Organization says he doesn't think that a 'zero-COVID' strategy is sustainable, given the behavior of the virus.

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NPR News: Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached

Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached
Australian scientists confirm the mass bleaching, yet are hopeful the world's largest coral reef ecosystem can recover.

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NPR News: Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached

Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached
Australian scientists confirm the mass bleaching, yet are hopeful the world's largest coral reef ecosystem can recover.

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NPR News: Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms

Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms
The 66-year-old wrote in a tweet Tuesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.

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NPR News: Stanford University investigates a noose found in a campus tree as a hate crime

Stanford University investigates a noose found in a campus tree as a hate crime
The rope used in the incident was allegedly one of several that had been tied to the tree for a performance by a student organization years ago.

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NPR News: Examining the many birth disparities in Mississippi, health center CEO says

Examining the many birth disparities in Mississippi, health center CEO says
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Getty Israel, founder and CEO of Sisters in Birth, about what's driving the high rate of abortion among Black women in conservative states like Mississippi.

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NPR News: Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine

Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine
In a speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin gives no indication of a shift in strategies of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: News brief: Russia' Victory Day, Illinois abortion services, Philippine election

News brief: Russia' Victory Day, Illinois abortion services, Philippine election
It's Victory Day in Russia, which marks the end of WW II. Illinois expect people from surrounding states to flock there if abortion becomes illegal. Philippine voters are selecting a new president.

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NPR News: Illinois is preparing for a potential influx of people seeking abortions

Illinois is preparing for a potential influx of people seeking abortions
Illinois is surrounded by states that plan on limiting or banning access to abortions. It's bracing for people who plan to cross state lines if proposed crackdown legislation become law.

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NPR News: The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans

The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans
Twenty internet providers, including national companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon have committed to the program.

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NPR News: Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses

Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses
FEMA has a pool of cash set aside to reimburse burial costs — even retroactively — to the families of COVID victims. But clerical challenges and slow outreach have stymied the application process.

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NPR News: Paris trial to open for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead and 1 alive

Paris trial to open for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead and 1 alive
The flag carrier airline from Yemen is being tried in Paris over the injuries of a then-12-year-old girl and the deaths of 65 French citizens.

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NPR News: Paris trial to open for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead and 1 alive

Paris trial to open for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead and 1 alive
The flag carrier airline from Yemen is being tried in Paris over the injuries of a then-12-year-old girl and the deaths of 65 French citizens.

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NPR News: Your (last-minute) guide to a successful Mother's Day

Your (last-minute) guide to a successful Mother's Day
It's Mother's Day weekend. Prepare to make the day special with NPR's handy guide — filled with reads, listens and gift ideas that celebrate the highs and lows of parenthood.

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NPR News: Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII

Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII
The pride and patriotism usually associated with Russia's most important holiday is mixed with apprehension and unease over what this year's Victory Day may bring.

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NPR News: Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII

Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII
The pride and patriotism usually associated with Russia's most important holiday is mixed with apprehension and unease over what this year's Victory Day may bring.

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NPR News: Crews work through 2nd night after Cuba hotel blast kills 27

Crews work through 2nd night after Cuba hotel blast kills 27
Crews worked through a second night searching for victims of a hotel explosion that killed at least 27 people in Cuba's capital and left more than a dozen missing.

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NPR News: Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader

Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader
John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday by an election committee comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members.

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NPR News: Crews work through 2nd night after Cuba hotel blast kills 27

Crews work through 2nd night after Cuba hotel blast kills 27
Crews worked through a second night searching for victims of a hotel explosion that killed at least 27 people in Cuba's capital and left more than a dozen missing.

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NPR News: Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader

Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader
John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday by an election committee comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members.

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NPR News: An Indiana man charged with murder advances in election for local township board

An Indiana man charged with murder advances in election for local township board
Andrew Wilhoite won close to 22% of the Republican vote in a three-person race for the Clinton Township Board. In March, Wilhoite was charged in connection with his wife's death.

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NPR News: For a brief moment, Calif. fully powered itself with renewable energy

For a brief moment, Calif. fully powered itself with renewable energy
For a brief moment early this month, California was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. But making that amount of green power sustainable is an enormous challenge.

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NPR News: The latest on the refugee crisis in Ukraine

The latest on the refugee crisis in Ukraine
Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, CEO and president of the International Rescue Committee, about the ongoing refugee crisis in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Homme + Femme's collection pays homage to the Black horsemen of the Kentucky Derby

Homme + Femme's collection pays homage to the Black horsemen of the Kentucky Derby
The collection includes several items all with unique designs honoring the first Black jockeys of the Derby.

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NPR News: Missouri U.S. House candidates hit the campaign trail without set districts or voters

Missouri U.S. House candidates hit the campaign trail without set districts or voters
Missouri congressional candidates have no idea where to campaign or which voters to court. That's because, with just months to go until the primary, GOP state lawmakers can't decide on a voting map.

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NPR News: A Michigan law from 1931 would make abortion a felony if Roe falls

A Michigan law from 1931 would make abortion a felony if Roe falls
The law could put doctors, and even patients, in prison for up to four years. And the state's attorney general says she can't stop local prosecutors from enforcing it.

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NPR News: Florida approves 10 tax-free holidays for essentials like gas and diapers

Florida approves 10 tax-free holidays for essentials like gas and diapers
This move comes as Americans are facing inflation and high gas prices.

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NPR News: U.K. Conservatives lose London strongholds in blow to Boris Johnson

U.K. Conservatives lose London strongholds in blow to Boris Johnson
Voting for local councils across the country will be an important barometer for the next national elections.

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NPR News: U.K. Conservatives lose London strongholds in blow to Boris Johnson

U.K. Conservatives lose London strongholds in blow to Boris Johnson
Voting for local councils across the country will be an important barometer for the next national elections.

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NPR News: Inside the Azovstal factory: Ukrainians 'only hope for a miracle'

Inside the Azovstal factory: Ukrainians 'only hope for a miracle'
The close-quarter battle inside the Azovstal factory the last Ukrainian stronghold of the strategic port city

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NPR News: Inside the Azovstal factory: Ukrainians 'only hope for a miracle'

Inside the Azovstal factory: Ukrainians 'only hope for a miracle'
The close-quarter battle inside the Azovstal factory the last Ukrainian stronghold of the strategic port city

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NPR News: SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown
The return of three Americans and one German marks the busiest period yet for Elon Musk's space taxi service.

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NPR News: Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds

Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds
A survey found rising rates of suicidal thought, as well as significant disparities among trans youth and LGBTQ youth of color.

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NPR News: What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the rest of the world

What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the rest of the world
If the U.S. scraps the constitutional right to abortion, human rights advocates warn that repressive governments across the globe could use it to justify crackdowns on their citizens.

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NPR News: A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home

A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers, which are often understaffed themselves.

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NPR News: Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone
The declaration releases emergency funds to recovery efforts in three counties in northeastern New Mexico.

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NPR News: Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons

Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons
Scott Morrison says he followed security officials' advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor's leader alleged he'd been threatened with invasion.

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NPR News: Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons

Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons
Scott Morrison says he followed security officials' advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor's leader alleged he'd been threatened with invasion.

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NPR News: What Europe's ban of Russian oil could mean for energy markets – and your gas prices

What Europe's ban of Russian oil could mean for energy markets – and your gas prices
The EU ban on Russian oil imports will likely lead to higher crude and gasoline prices, further upending energy markets.

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NPR News: As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access

As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access
Recent legislative activities in countries show the U.S. risks being out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.

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NPR News: As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access

As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access
Recent legislative activities in countries show the U.S. risks being out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.

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NPR News: See protests grow across the country as the Supreme Court deals with Roe v. Wade leak

See protests grow across the country as the Supreme Court deals with Roe v. Wade leak
Marches for and against abortion rights swell after a leaked draft opinion shows a majority of the Supreme Court is ready to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that established the right to abortion.

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NPR News: Starbucks says employees getting new benefits, but not at stores that are unionizing

Starbucks says employees getting new benefits, but not at stores that are unionizing
On an investor call, Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz said the company was investing $1 billion to raise wages, enhance benefits and modernize stores. But unionized stores won't get some of that.

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NPR News: Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style abortion ban into law

Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style abortion ban into law
The bill signing comes on the heels of a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that it is considering weakening or overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

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NPR News: Senate Republicans zero in on the abortion decision leak, not its impact

Senate Republicans zero in on the abortion decision leak, not its impact
Top GOP lawmakers emphasized the unprecedented nature of the unauthorized disclosure of the high court's draft ruling on an abortion case instead of the possible impact on women or on the midterms.

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NPR News: A barrel containing a body was exposed as the level of Nevada's Lake Mead drops

A barrel containing a body was exposed as the level of Nevada's Lake Mead drops
Police predict that as the water level drops because of drought, more bodies will be found.

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NPR News: Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice

Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice
President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.

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NPR News: As a wildfire closes in, New Mexico residents prepare to flee

As a wildfire closes in, New Mexico residents prepare to flee
Firefighting crews were battling to keep the fire in northern New Mexico, the largest fire burning in the U.S., from making another run across the state's drought-parched landscape.

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NPR News: Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice

Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice
President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.

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NPR News: New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules

New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules
New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years.

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NPR News: New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules

New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules
New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years.

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NPR News: Workers around the world mark May Day with rallies for better working conditions

Workers around the world mark May Day with rallies for better working conditions
From New York City to Turkey, activists and workers seized this International Workers' Day as a moment to push for greater worker protections and changes to immigration policies.

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NPR News: Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sues Rwandan government for kidnapping and torture

Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sues Rwandan government for kidnapping and torture
Paul Rusesabagina saved more than 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan government convicted him of terrorism in a trial that human rights groups call a sham.

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NPR News: Like Christmas, Eid is being commercialized – and that's a welcome thing

Like Christmas, Eid is being commercialized – and that's a welcome thing
For many Muslims, western holiday celebrations like Christmas once felt like the kind of universal affirmation we could never attain. But, today, it's a markedly different story.

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NPR News: Nancy Pelosi meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, civilians leave Mariupol steel plant

Nancy Pelosi meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, civilians leave Mariupol steel plant
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has met with Ukraine's president during a visit to the country's embattled capital, Kyiv.

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NPR News: Nancy Pelosi meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, civilians leave Mariupol steel plant

Nancy Pelosi meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, civilians leave Mariupol steel plant
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has met with Ukraine's president during a visit to the country's embattled capital, Kyiv.

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NPR News: President Biden mocks Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Biden mocks Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Joe Biden addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, the first time a president has spoken at the event in six years.

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NPR News: Nancy Pelosi meets with Ukraine president Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Nancy Pelosi meets with Ukraine president Zelenskyy in Kyiv
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has met with Ukraine's president during a visit to the country's embattled capital, Kyiv.

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