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You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The death toll has risen to 26 in a militant attack where gunmen shot down tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The attack occurred while Vice President J.D. Vance was visiting India. President Trump said on social media India has, quote, America's full support. NPR's Dee Hadid has more from Mumbai.

You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The death toll has risen to 26 in a militant attack where gunmen shot down tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The attack occurred while Vice President J.D. Vance was visiting India. President Trump said on social media India has, quote, America's full support. NPR's Dee Hadid has more from Mumbai.

Some rare memorabilia from playwright, poet and actor William Shakespeare is hitting the auction block. Sotheby's says a set of the first four editions of Shakespeare's collected works are scheduled for auction. The auction house choosing today the author's 461st birthday to make the announcement.

Some rare memorabilia from playwright, poet and actor William Shakespeare is hitting the auction block. Sotheby's says a set of the first four editions of Shakespeare's collected works are scheduled for auction. The auction house choosing today the author's 461st birthday to make the announcement.

Next month's sale marks the first time since 1989 a set of first, second, third, and fourth folios been offered in a single lot. The first folio was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death. The lot is expected to go for as much as $6 million. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News.

Next month's sale marks the first time since 1989 a set of first, second, third, and fourth folios been offered in a single lot. The first folio was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death. The lot is expected to go for as much as $6 million. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled his plan to streamline a department he says has become too bloated. He's cutting 132 offices and about 700 jobs at the State Department. More from NPR's Michelle Kellerman.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled his plan to streamline a department he says has become too bloated. He's cutting 132 offices and about 700 jobs at the State Department. More from NPR's Michelle Kellerman.

More than 170 presidents of U.S. colleges and universities have signed a letter denouncing the Trump administration's actions targeting higher education institutions. NPR's Jackie Mehta reports.

More than 170 presidents of U.S. colleges and universities have signed a letter denouncing the Trump administration's actions targeting higher education institutions. NPR's Jackie Mehta reports.

The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast for global growth is projecting significant slowing, with almost all the blame being laid at the doorstep of the Trump administration's tariff fight with other countries. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gorinches today also cited confusion over the policy.

The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast for global growth is projecting significant slowing, with almost all the blame being laid at the doorstep of the Trump administration's tariff fight with other countries. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gorinches today also cited confusion over the policy.

The IMF now projecting global economy will grow at just a 2% rate this year, down from the previous forecast of 3.3%. Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla rose today ahead of first quarter earnings. And while earnings were up, revenues came in below expectations.

The IMF now projecting global economy will grow at just a 2% rate this year, down from the previous forecast of 3.3%. Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla rose today ahead of first quarter earnings. And while earnings were up, revenues came in below expectations.

Tesla's been facing headwinds, including a strong backlash due to Elon Musk's leadership of President Trump's Doge cost-cutting team. Tesla reported revenues of $19.34 billion. On Wall Street today, the Dow was up more than 1,000 points. You're listening to NPR. The Vatican is reporting Pope Francis was thankful he was able to greet throngs of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Easter.

Tesla's been facing headwinds, including a strong backlash due to Elon Musk's leadership of President Trump's Doge cost-cutting team. Tesla reported revenues of $19.34 billion. On Wall Street today, the Dow was up more than 1,000 points. You're listening to NPR. The Vatican is reporting Pope Francis was thankful he was able to greet throngs of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Easter.

Francis died just a day later. Francis, who is recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died yesterday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the Pope will lie in state for several days with a funeral mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City this coming Saturday. Memorial masses for Francis are being held around the world today.

Francis died just a day later. Francis, who is recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died yesterday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the Pope will lie in state for several days with a funeral mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City this coming Saturday. Memorial masses for Francis are being held around the world today.

Around 40% of women have dense breast tissue, and it puts them at higher risk both for developing cancer and for cancer to be missed by mammograms. But NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports follow-up imaging can be expensive and hard to get.

Around 40% of women have dense breast tissue, and it puts them at higher risk both for developing cancer and for cancer to be missed by mammograms. But NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports follow-up imaging can be expensive and hard to get.