Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane
Qatar's offer of a luxury jet, which comes on the eve of President's Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.
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U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details will be released Monday after a weekend of talks in Switzerland.
Hamas says it will release Israeli American Edan Alexander, held hostage in Gaza
Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, is the last remaining American citizen held by Hamas in Gaza who is believed to still be alive. President Trump confirmed the plans for his release.
Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV
At services on Sunday, some Catholics took particular pride in the election of the first American pontiff, who has familial ties to multiple places across the country.
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea
The proposed solution would only provide food and aid to around 60 percent of Gaza's civilians initially, according to a copy of the proposal reviewed by NPR.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, saying 'Never again war'
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine on Sunday, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff since his election.
India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight fighting in disputed Kashmir region
People on both sides of the Line of Control, which divides the territory, reported heavy exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. The fighting subsided by Sunday morning.
We asked, you answered. Here are your most memorable moments with Mom for Mother's Day
NPR received nearly 500 submissions from around the country and beyond from people who shared favorite memories of their mothers — whether she's still present for them to hug or lives on in their hearts.
Sunday Puzzle: Initial fame
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WITF listener Tom Rymsza of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.