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A May Day protest can been seen in front of the Jefferson Memorial with Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House before President Donald Trump departs, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington.

Nationwide May Day protests pick up mantle of 'No Kings'

The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.

Remembering conductor, composer and pianist Michael Tilson Thomas

The longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony died April 22. Known for his innovation, Tilson Thomas founded the New World Symphony for young players. Originally broadcast in 1995 and '12.

Travelers board an Acela train at Union Station in Washington, D.C., in November 2024. Amtrak reported a 5% increase in ridership in March, compared with the year before.

Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.

Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination

President Trump announced a third nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a regular Fox News contributor, after pulling his previous nomination for Dr. Casey Means.

What's next for LIV Golf after losing Saudi funding

NPR's Michel Martin asks Brody Miller of The Athletic what the future holds for LIV Golf after Saudi Arabia announced it's withdrawing its investment.

Police on duty outside Golders Green tube station in London, Thursday, April 30, 2026, near the scene where two people were recently stabbed in the Golders Green neighbourhood, that has a large Jewish community.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community.

From l-r., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Danial Caine, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and acting undersecretary of defense during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense budget, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran.

Dave Vargo & Split Level Concerts (04/08/2026)

Mark Klemow and Troy Deckebach from Split Level Concerts and songwriter Dave Vargo stopped by to chat about the next show in the Split Level Concert series at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Dave played a couple of songs live in studio too!

This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice, April 29, 2026, shows Cole Tomas Allen, left, inside his hotel room, on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Washington, using his cellphone to take a photograph of himself in the mirror. An enhanced version of the image is right.

Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner

Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump.

A private security officer stands next to a closed Russia's pavilion at the 59th Biennale of Arts exhibition in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes statements as he arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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