Saturday, 26 September 2026
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NPR News · 04:42
CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction ↗The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
NPR News · 05:43
Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape ↗Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities. (Image credit: Robert F. Bukaty)
NPR News · 06:59
Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip ↗Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France. (Image credit: Teresa Suarez)
NPR News · 09:00
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits ↗In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition. (Image credit: William J. Smith/AP)
NPR News · 09:00
The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions ↗The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)
NPR News · 09:00
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts? ↗Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it. (Image credit: Robin Lubbock)
NPR News · 11:31
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected ↗In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor. (Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)
NPR News · 11:38
Powerful nor'easter brings winds, floods to East Coast ↗Thousands of people are without power across the East Coast as a nor'easter rips through the area. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend. (Image credit: Robert F. Bukaty)
NPR News · 11:38
Windy weddings and rocky cruises: How East Coasters are braving the nor'easter this weekend ↗Northeast states saw rising tides and widespread power outages on Saturday as the storm ripped through the region. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend. (Image credit: Robert F. Bukaty)
NPR News · 12:00
OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents ↗President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
NPR News · 17:10
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure ↗The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings. (Image credit: Michael Dwyer)
NPR News · 20:08
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable' ↗President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June. (Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)
NPR News · 21:13
Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish? ↗From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.