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NPR News: 04-27-2026 7AM EDT

April 27, 2026

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Authorities continue investigating a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend. President Trump stated he wants the event rescheduled within 30 days, emphasizing he does not want it canceled due to a "crazy person" and calling such an outcome "really bad." The chair of the White House Correspondents' Association noted the board will meet to assess the incident and decide next steps.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's US State Visit

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in the US today for a state visit, proceeding as planned despite the attempted attack at the press dinner. British officials confirmed the meetings will go ahead. The visit occurs amid strained US-UK ties, with President Trump criticizing Britain for not joining US military action against Iran and repeatedly denigrating UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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  • 1 (00:00) **White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting** - Authorities investigate weekend shooting; Trump calls for rescheduling within 30 days
  • 2 (01:22) **King Charles State Visit to US** - Royals arrive despite dinner attack; meetings proceed amid strained US-UK ties
  • 3 (01:52) **Elon Musk Sues OpenAI** - Musk demands changes at AI firm he co-founded, run by Sam Altman
  • 4 (03:02) **Diplomatic Activity in Moscow** - Unnamed figure meets Russian leaders after Pakistan and Oman visits
  • 5 (03:07) **Strait of Hormuz Blockade** - Iran and US military block vital route, cutting global crude oil supplies
  • 6 (03:17) **CRISPR Gene Editing Breakthrough** - In-body editing reduces swelling attacks by 87% in 52 patients with rare disorder
  • 7 (04:07) **Mount Everest Climbing Delay** - Nepal climbers held up, unable to lay routes and secure ladders

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