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NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland Fri May 22 06:08:10 2026

President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.

President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.Open

NPR (The Associated Press) - UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage Fri May 22 06:08:08 2026

The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.

The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.Open

NYTIMES (Ed Shanahan) - Stowaway Fox Gets Clean Bill of Health and a Name: Basil (Like ‘Dazzle’) Fri May 22 06:03:20 2026

He made his way to New York on a ship from England and then found himself stuck in quarantine at the Bronx Zoo for months.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action Fri May 22 05:47:36 2026

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.Open

NPR (The Associated Press) - Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing Fri May 22 05:47:35 2026

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.Open

ABCNEWS - In apparent reversal, Trump says he's sending 5,000 troops to Poland Fri May 22 05:28:02 2026

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland -- appearing to reverse a move announced last week.

NYTIMES (David Gibson) - Pope Leo’s A.I. Encyclical Signals a New Course for the Church Fri May 22 05:22:39 2026

The document will address A.I. and its impact on humanity. He’s also staying the course on Catholic social teaching.

NPR (Sarah Handel) - Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Fri May 22 04:26:40 2026

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.Open

NYTIMES (Catie Edmondson) - Thousands of Miles From the Iran War, Asia’s Currencies Feel the Strain Fri May 22 04:21:50 2026

Soaring oil prices and a surging dollar are testing Asia’s foreign-exchange reserves, which were built up after the 1997 crisis.

NYTIMES (Tim Balk) - 5 Notable Moments From Candace Owens’s Warm Interview With Hunter Biden Fri May 22 02:40:50 2026

In a nearly two-hour conversation, Mr. Biden discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, and Ms. Owens apologized for her past remarks about him.