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The land around Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is about to become an official Texas city. A small group of voters who live in the area approved a plan to name the community Starbase. That's also the name of the launch site for the SpaceX rocket program. You're listening to NPR News.

The land around Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is about to become an official Texas city. A small group of voters who live in the area approved a plan to name the community Starbase. That's also the name of the launch site for the SpaceX rocket program. You're listening to NPR News.

An Israeli blockade of supplies for Gaza is entering its third month, and health officials in Gaza say it's taking a toll on children's health. They say some 3,600 children have been treated for acute malnutrition over the past month, and those numbers are likely increasing.

An Israeli blockade of supplies for Gaza is entering its third month, and health officials in Gaza say it's taking a toll on children's health. They say some 3,600 children have been treated for acute malnutrition over the past month, and those numbers are likely increasing.

A shortage of food and supplies has pushed more people in the region towards starvation, and parents are running out of options for feeding their children. A new study finds that more Americans have been receiving outpatient talk therapy in recent years, while fewer are relying only on psychiatric medications. Ampere's Rita Chatterjee reports.

A shortage of food and supplies has pushed more people in the region towards starvation, and parents are running out of options for feeding their children. A new study finds that more Americans have been receiving outpatient talk therapy in recent years, while fewer are relying only on psychiatric medications. Ampere's Rita Chatterjee reports.

Sovereignty pulled away down the stretch on Saturday to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. 3-1 favorite journalism was even with Sovereignty until jockey Junior Alvarado urged Sovereignty on for the win in a time of 2 minutes, 2.31 seconds. Journalism finished in second with Beza coming in third. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

Sovereignty pulled away down the stretch on Saturday to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. 3-1 favorite journalism was even with Sovereignty until jockey Junior Alvarado urged Sovereignty on for the win in a time of 2 minutes, 2.31 seconds. Journalism finished in second with Beza coming in third. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump released a budget outline this week that offers $163 billion in cuts to domestic spending. His plan would slash the budget for the Centers for Disease Control by more than half and gut an initiative that helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills. NPR's Ron Elving says there's already some grumbling on Capitol Hill over the proposal.

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump released a budget outline this week that offers $163 billion in cuts to domestic spending. His plan would slash the budget for the Centers for Disease Control by more than half and gut an initiative that helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills. NPR's Ron Elving says there's already some grumbling on Capitol Hill over the proposal.

Speaking on Saturday, he said Australians had voted for optimism and fairness. The BBC's Katie Watson has more from the Labour Party victory celebration in Sydney.

Speaking on Saturday, he said Australians had voted for optimism and fairness. The BBC's Katie Watson has more from the Labour Party victory celebration in Sydney.

Colorado river experts are providing a roadmap for solving the region's water crisis. As Alex Hager of member station KUNC reports, they're nudging policymakers who are at an impasse about sharing the river's water.

Colorado river experts are providing a roadmap for solving the region's water crisis. As Alex Hager of member station KUNC reports, they're nudging policymakers who are at an impasse about sharing the river's water.

posted an AI-generated photo of him dressed as Pope to his social media platforms this weekend. The post came as mourning continues after the death of Pope Francis last month. The image has received condemnation from some who say it's in poor taste. A papal conclave to name a new pope is expected to begin Wednesday. This is NPR News. Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile this weekend.

posted an AI-generated photo of him dressed as Pope to his social media platforms this weekend. The post came as mourning continues after the death of Pope Francis last month. The image has received condemnation from some who say it's in poor taste. A papal conclave to name a new pope is expected to begin Wednesday. This is NPR News. Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile this weekend.

The surface-to-surface weapon has a range of about 280 miles. That's according to the Pakistani military. Officials say the test was aimed at assuring operational readiness of troops. The launch took place as tensions continue to grow between Pakistan and its neighbor, India. Racehorse Sovereignty has won the 151st Kentucky Derby.

The surface-to-surface weapon has a range of about 280 miles. That's according to the Pakistani military. Officials say the test was aimed at assuring operational readiness of troops. The launch took place as tensions continue to grow between Pakistan and its neighbor, India. Racehorse Sovereignty has won the 151st Kentucky Derby.

Justin Hicks with Louisville Public Media has more from Churchill Downs.

Justin Hicks with Louisville Public Media has more from Churchill Downs.