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Prosecution urges court to uphold convictions of O’Neal, Martinez in response to acquittal motions

Tom Eader

Government says evidence against ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal and ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was overwhelming and jury verdict should stand.
VI Democratic Party attorney asks court for meeting as Elections Board members challenge settlement

Tom Eader

A day after a mediated settlement resolved a lawsuit over the 2026 primary election, Board of Elections members questioned whether their chair had authority to sign it.
WTJX NEWSFEED: April 24, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Khaleel “Prince Khaleel” Mills and Alauna “Queen Malene” Petersen captured top honors at the 2026 Junior Calypso Monarch Competition.

Brendan Smialowski

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Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

Ximena Bustillo

Three appellate immigration judges sided with Department of Homeland Security lawyers who appealed a decision from Immigration Judge Michael Pleters terminating removal proceedings for DACA recipient Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago.
Matt McClain

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DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

Jaclyn Diaz

Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers.

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Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

NPR Staff

Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."
Julia Demaree Nikhinson

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AP

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Associated Press

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.

National News

BBC News World Service

Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Witnesses hear explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital as clashes are reported several other regions.
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

The North Shore of the Allegheny River outside Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday, in Pittsburgh.

Jeff Swensen for NPR

How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

Ayana Archie

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.