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NPR News: 04-26-2026 11AM EDT

April 26, 2026·4 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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A gunman targeted the White House Correspondence Dinner, injuring a Secret Service agent, as President Trump called for a more secure venue; meanwhile, water-sharing talks among Colorado River states remain stalled amid dwindling supplies.


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