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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from April 28, 2026, delivers a snapshot of global and domestic headlines, spanning U.S. political indictments, royal diplomacy, oil cartel shifts, legal fights over betting apps, and briefer updates on policy proposals, wildfires, and a historic restaurant closure.
Comey's Second Indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey faces a new criminal indictment from the Justice Department, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach. Officials interpret the image as a threat against President Trump, marking the second case brought against Comey, a longtime Trump critic. The charges underscore ongoing tensions between the DOJ and figures seen as adversaries to the administration, though specifics on the photo's alleged threatening elements remain tied to the official interpretation.
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- 1 (00:00) **NPR News Intro** - Ryland Barton hosts from Washington
- 2 (00:04) **James Comey Indicted Again** - Charged over social media photo of seashells seen as threat to President
- 3 (00:21) **King Charles Addresses Congress** - Acknowledges uncertainty, stresses enduring UK-US bond
- 4 (00:39) **Charles Praises NATO** - Highlights US Armed Forces and allies' commitment from Atlantic to Arctic
- 5 (01:05) **Historic Royal Speech** - Second British monarch to address Congress after Queen Elizabeth II in 1991
- 6 (01:12) **UAE Exits OPEC** - Leaves Saudi-Russia led oil cartel to meet market needs
- 7 (01:37) **OPEC Shrinks to 11 Members** - Follows prior exits by Qatar and Angola
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