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Four teens on why they like poetry
For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.
UA graduates take in the opportunity to hear a sitting president speak
Despite being introduced by beloved former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, President Donald Trump received the loudest welcome of the night when he took the stage at Coleman Coliseum on the university campus Thursday night. He spoke at a special ceremony ahead of the UA commencement ceremonies.
Russell Brand granted bail, after appearing in court on rape and assault charges
The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023.
Trump again threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status, saying, ‘It’s what they deserve!’
Trump's comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world.
Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards
The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace.
Tax cut bills under consideration in final days of the legislative session
Alabama has already knocked off 1% of its state sales tax from groceries. A bill that would reduce it further is under discussion in the legislature. But there are just a couple of days left in the session to get things done.
The U.S. job market cooled slightly as Trump’s trade war heated up
U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
3 couples plus 30 years of friendship — it all adds up in ‘The Four Seasons’
The Netflix series is Tina Fey's touching tribute and knowing update to a 1981 Alan Alda movie — a smart, nuanced take on marriage, friendships and the way changing circumstances can affect them both.
Inside the glitz and glamor of the Kentucky Derby
Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here’s how they feel about him now
After backing Joe Biden in 2020, Asian American voters in Nevada swung decisively toward Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they reflect on how his presidency is going so far.
Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it’s not against 100 men, expert says
This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.
Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets boost from Trump
Proposals to bar members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump's public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat could change the dynamic.
Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect
Shein and Temu goods might not be so cheap anymore. Starting today, the U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites.
‘Breakfast on the Bridges’: a monthly Portland commuter tradition
On the last Friday of the month, a group of volunteers serves up tasty treats to morning bike commuters and passersby. The event has been going on for over 20 years.
China mulls U.S. overtures on trade talks, but demands tariffs be canceled
Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.
The best new albums out May 2
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Julie Bee of Marfa Public Radio to talk through the best albums released on May 2.
Trump offers advice to University of Alabama graduates in speech interspersed with politics
The Republican’s jolting speech was standard fare for Trump and well-received by the crowd in deep-red Alabama, which backed him in all three of his presidential runs.
Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize
The judges of the annual prize for female and nonbinary writers praised Lubrin's debut short story collection, Code Noir, for breaking "new ground in short fiction."
Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report
President Trump called for the report in an executive order, titled "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation."
What’s the deal with torpedo bats? See how this Baton Rouge bat manufacturer makes them
Marucci Sports gave WWNO's Louisiana Considered an inside look at how they make torpedo bats, the oddly-shaped bats giving hitters newfound strength.
Willie Nelson is still chasing an idealized country in a divided America
Nelson's new album, Oh What a Beautiful World, his 77th solo album and 154th overall, doesn't break from convention, but that's exactly why it feels so necessary right now.
Bill overhauling Birmingham Water Works Board heads to governor’s desk despite local outcry
Proponents of the bill point to frequent rate hikes and say that the move will prevent catastrophic events that have happened in cities like Jackson, Mississippi, or Detroit, Michigan. Opponents of the bill say that it is a power grab that diminishes the power of Black residents in Birmingham, Alabama.
‘Thunderbolts*’ is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires
Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.
Harrods, iconic department store, latest British retailer hit by cyberattack
Harrods latest U.K.retailer to be hit by cyberattack, raising concerns over the vulnerability of high-end businesses to online security breaches.
Trump-appointed federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelans in South Texas
The Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., ruled, does not "possess the lawful authority under the (Alien Enemies Act), and based on the Proclamation, to detain Venezuelan aliens, transfer them within the United States, or remove them from the country."
Trump says he plans to move his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN
Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It's the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs.
Trump nominee gives misleading testimony about ties to alleged ‘Nazi sympathizer’
Ed Martin, President Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C., is distancing himself from a Jan. 6 rioter known for antisemitic views. NPR's reporting raises questions about his ties to the rioter.
The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans
From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role.
Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center
ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."
How a rural clinic is changing lives in Alabama and why it’s at risk
Cahaba Medical Care, a collection of clinics that get doctors into some of the poorest, sickest communities in Alabama, never turns away patients. But a federal grant that supports the doctors there is at risk of getting cut in the midst of the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize.
Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill
A new bill from a top Democrat seeks to close a loophole that federal judges have used to collect pension benefits despite facing credible accusations of wrongdoing by employees.
Freedom of speech ‘at stake’ in Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi’s case, lawyer says
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi left federal prison, but his case isn't over. His lawyer says the Trump administration's case against him is "laughable" and "unconstitutional."
