PUBLISHED: APR 13, 2026INDEXED: APR 14, 2026, 12:02 AM

NPR News: 04-13-2026 1PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • US Navy enforces Strait of Hormuz naval blockade

    The US military says it will start enforcing a naval blockade of the Strait Of Hormuz today.

    Lakshmi Singh
  • Pope Leo visits Africa despite White House tensions

    Too many people are suffering in the world today... someone has to stand up and say, there's a better way to do this.

    Pope Leo
  • Hungary shifts democratic as Viktor Orban loses power

    This gives hope to our generation that we can actually make change, and democracy is not dead.

    Anna Haidu
  • Trump terminates San Francisco Presidio Trust board members

    The San Francisco Chronicle first reported that all six trustees were terminated last week.

    Bijan Siavoshi
  • Eric Swalwell suspends campaign facing misconduct allegations

    Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for California governor.

    Lakshmi Singh
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