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1. Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank

   Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.

2. Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at age 68

   The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.

3. Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention

   A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.

4. A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

   One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

5. A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room

   Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.

6. What we know about Cole Allen, suspected White House Correspondents' dinner shooter

   The 31-year-old teacher and engineer from California sent an alleged message to family members saying that he wanted to target administration officials.

7. Photos: The aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

   A suspect has been arrested after firing shots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.

8. Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinner

   The alleged gunman has been identified as Cole Allen, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

9. How China is responding to the stalling of talks between the U.S. and Iran

   NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how China views the current crisis in the Middle East

10. World Press Photo Contest winners cast a lens on resilience, pain and bliss

    A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy.