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Europe Hungary's Viktor Orbán chips away at the country's judiciary Hungary's Viktor Orbán has chipped away at institutions that make a democracy healthy, including the judiciary, where he has stacked courts with loyalists, reduced judges' pay and limited expression. Leila Fadel
National Week 3 update on Sean Combs' federal criminal trial The latest witness to testify in Sean Combs' federal criminal trial was a former employee of the hip-hop executive. She's the second witness to accuse Combs of physical and sexual assault. Steve Inskeep
Europe Critics say new law in Hungary could further stifle the free press A new law in Hungary may jeopardize funding that news agencies rely on from overseas grants. Supporters say it protects the country from outside influence. Critics say it's a way to stifle the free press. Leila Fadel
National Southwest to require battery packs, charging devices remain visible during flights Southwest Airlines will soon require all battery packs and charging devices remain visible throughout flights, saying it's a safety measure so crew members can more easily respond to possible fires. Hosts
Law & Courts Judge's ruling allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students for now A judge has issued a preliminary injunction that allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students — halting, at least for now, the Trump administration's efforts to ban the practice. Steve Inskeep
Europe Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's approval higher outside of Hungary's cities Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a divisive figure on the world stage and at home. But the farther you drive outside of the city, the more support you find for him. Leila Fadel
FDA pulling prescription fluoride supplements for kids from the market The FDA said that it's pulling prescription fluoride supplements for kids from the market. Dentists and pediatricians say the ban would remove an important tool they use for preventing cavities. Pien Huang
Politics A 30-year Dungeons & Dragons game gets upended by politics For more than 30 years, a group of friends gathered each week to play Dungeons & Dragons — until politics broke up their game in 2020. Two players talked about it with StoryCorps. Kerrie Hillman
Politics As courts move to block Trump tariffs, small business owners dare to hope Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains. Scott Horsley
National Should a court break up Google? The tech giant makes its final stand today The Justice Department and Google have one final chance to convince a federal judge how the tech giant should change its practices so it can no longer monopolize the search market. Jaclyn Diaz