NPR News: 05-13-2026 11AM EDT

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This NPR News episode delivers a global roundup of high-stakes political, legal, and humanitarian developments, with President Trump’s state visit to Beijing amid ongoing trade tensions taking center stage. The episode underscores how diplomacy, justice, and international accountability c

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