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The U.S. threatens to revoke the Palestinian U.N. ambassador's visa

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:58

A leaked State Department memo shows the U.S. threatened to revoke Palestinian visas if they pushed for a senior United Nations post.

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as it pivots towards AI

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:22

Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.

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After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:08

A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.

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U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:53

The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.

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Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:37

The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out.

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The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:16

D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement.

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The San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as 'heroes' for protecting children

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:56

Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha distracted and delayed two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their actions saved the many children and staff inside the mosque and cost them their lives.

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Greetings from Bali, where a kecak dance shows the triumph of good over evil

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:55

The kecak dance involves a retelling of one of the stories in the Ramayana, the Hindu epic poem. At the story's climax, there is an eruption of fire as tufts of dried coconut husks are set aflame.

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How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:58

This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

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Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:53

The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."

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How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:00

The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. And, victims of mosque shooting revealed

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:42

Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican House primary. And, police have identified the victims in California's mosque shooting.

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Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 05:03

A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

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4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can front-line GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

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Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.

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Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.

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Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

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Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennia. Their name remains a mystery

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth's most important and busy creatures.

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4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00

While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general-election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can frontline GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

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Morning news brief

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 03:48

A look at primary results from around the country, Trump and Vance share conflicting messages on state of Iran war, shooting at San Diego mosque being investigated as possible "hate crime."

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