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Today is the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The field includes eight former race winners, including Joseph Newgarden, who is seeking to become the first to win three straight times. I'm Joel Snyder, NPR News.

Today is the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The field includes eight former race winners, including Joseph Newgarden, who is seeking to become the first to win three straight times. I'm Joel Snyder, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills says terrorism came knocking at the door of his city, but after yesterday's explosion at a fertility clinic, he sought to reassure the community.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills says terrorism came knocking at the door of his city, but after yesterday's explosion at a fertility clinic, he sought to reassure the community.

Police say one person was killed in a blast that's been reported as a car explosion, and it was heard across the city and caused widespread damage. Officials are not revealing the name of the suspect, but they say they are no longer searching for one.

Police say one person was killed in a blast that's been reported as a car explosion, and it was heard across the city and caused widespread damage. Officials are not revealing the name of the suspect, but they say they are no longer searching for one.

The governor of Kentucky is confirming at least 18 fatalities and dozens of injuries, some critical, following severe storms that cut through the state Friday night. Karen Zahr with member station WUKY reports from London, one of the hardest hit Kentucky cities.

The governor of Kentucky is confirming at least 18 fatalities and dozens of injuries, some critical, following severe storms that cut through the state Friday night. Karen Zahr with member station WUKY reports from London, one of the hardest hit Kentucky cities.

To Maryland now, where the nation's only sitting black governor has vetoed a bill to create a commission to study reparations in Maryland. NPR's Amy Held reports a panel would have defined economic harms to descendants of enslaved people and recommend possible remedies.

To Maryland now, where the nation's only sitting black governor has vetoed a bill to create a commission to study reparations in Maryland. NPR's Amy Held reports a panel would have defined economic harms to descendants of enslaved people and recommend possible remedies.

Health officials in Gaza say at least 300 Palestinians have been killed over the past few days. Israel pressing a new military offensive in Gaza as negotiators for Israel and Hamas held a fresh round of indirect talks in Doha yesterday.

Health officials in Gaza say at least 300 Palestinians have been killed over the past few days. Israel pressing a new military offensive in Gaza as negotiators for Israel and Hamas held a fresh round of indirect talks in Doha yesterday.

No breakthrough has been reported, but the BBC is reporting that Hamas is offering to release nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire deal, the release of Palestinians held by Israel, and humanitarian aid. This is NPR. National Transportation Safety Board expected to launch an investigation after a tall, masted ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge last night. Two people were killed.

No breakthrough has been reported, but the BBC is reporting that Hamas is offering to release nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire deal, the release of Palestinians held by Israel, and humanitarian aid. This is NPR. National Transportation Safety Board expected to launch an investigation after a tall, masted ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge last night. Two people were killed.

At least 19 others were injured. Bridget Bergen of member station WNYC reports on what happened.

At least 19 others were injured. Bridget Bergen of member station WNYC reports on what happened.

Preliminary reports say the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical issue, but the exact cause remains unclear. At the Vatican, tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square to see Pope Leo XIV formally installed as the leader of the Catholic Church.

Preliminary reports say the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical issue, but the exact cause remains unclear. At the Vatican, tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square to see Pope Leo XIV formally installed as the leader of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo celebrating his inaugural mass, marking the official start of his papacy. He received two signs of his pontificate, a vestment known as a polyum, and the fisherman's ring. Vice President J.D. Vance led the U.S. delegation. He was one of the last foreign officials to see Pope Francis before he died. This is NPR News.

Pope Leo celebrating his inaugural mass, marking the official start of his papacy. He received two signs of his pontificate, a vestment known as a polyum, and the fisherman's ring. Vice President J.D. Vance led the U.S. delegation. He was one of the last foreign officials to see Pope Francis before he died. This is NPR News.