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Beyoncé arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday.

See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet

Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.

Jerome Powell held what's likely to be his last meeting as Fed chair, with questions lingering about whether he'll opt to remain on the central bank's board.

Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.

Misoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe and effective when used alone, doctors say.

Here's how medication abortion works with just one drug

The Supreme Court on Monday said that telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone can stay — for at least a week. But as mifepristone faces court challenges, another drug that remains available is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.

General view of Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri, which will be hosting some of the World Cup matches this summer.

Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections

Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.

Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: Lauren Frihauf

Tiny Desk Contest judge Robin Hilton introduces us to finalist Lauren Frihauf from Denver, Colo.

A group of intergenerational mall walkers in Portland makes exercise performance art

In Portland, Ore., an intergenerational group has started a joyful weekly mall walking tradition, complete with colorful costumes.

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives perform a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.

Tiny Desk Radio: Goat Rodeo, Rhiannon Giddens, Marty Stuart

A string extravaganza! There's some bluegrass, some country, some folk — and some sounds that we couldn't possibly label even if we tried. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.

H.E.R. performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 8, 2018.

Tiny Desk Radio: Omar Sosa, Rodrigo y Gabriela, H.E.R.

Morning Edition host Michel Martin shares some of her favorite Tiny Desk concerts. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.

Tiny Desk Radio: Indigo Sparke, Blue Man Group, Indigo Girls

We paint three very different shades of blue. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.

A woman walks past an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel mural in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire

Three vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump extended the ceasefire but kept the blockade.

A United Airlines 767-300ER at the gate at Newark Liberty International Airport on March 18, 2026.

A United jet struck a light pole and a truck near Newark airport, police say

New Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.

Mandela house closure leaves unhoused community in limbo

A homeless shelter in Oakland called Mandela House is closing on May 29. Its purpose was to get unhoused people into permanent housing. But Residents say they haven’t found housing, and now they’re protesting the program’s closure.

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