U.S. Headlines https://www.kunr.org/us-headlines U.S. Headlines en-US Copyright Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are hurting cash-strapped police departments https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-12/u-s-restrictions-on-chinese-drones-are-hurting-cash-strapped-police-departments The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-12/u-s-restrictions-on-chinese-drones-are-hurting-cash-strapped-police-departments Jaclyn Diaz Yale Law expert on Hegseth's plans to livestream execution https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-12/yale-law-expert-on-hegseths-plans-to-livestream-execution Military justice expert Eugene Fidell of Yale Law School speaks to NPR about the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of a convicted mass murderer. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:35:49 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-12/yale-law-expert-on-hegseths-plans-to-livestream-execution Michel Martin Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/tropical-storm-rachel-downgraded-as-high-winds-and-rain-turn-inward Forecasters say the storm, which brought heavy rain and coastal flooding, is a preview of what may be in store as California braces for a possibly record-setting El Niño. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:54:21 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/tropical-storm-rachel-downgraded-as-high-winds-and-rain-turn-inward Adrian Florido Demand rising for death doulas, who help with end-of-life care https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/demand-rising-for-death-doulas-who-help-with-end-of-life-care Death doulas are non-medical professionals who help with end-of-life care. And their numbers are growing. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:16:33 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/demand-rising-for-death-doulas-who-help-with-end-of-life-care Fio Geiran Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week https://www.kunr.org/world-headlines/2026-10-11/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery-this-week Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:54:25 GMT https://www.kunr.org/world-headlines/2026-10-11/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery-this-week Ava Pukatch Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/justice-department-investigates-tv-networks-citing-possible-anti-trust-violations The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:04:00 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/justice-department-investigates-tv-networks-citing-possible-anti-trust-violations David Folkenflik How Trump reshaped the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to serve his agenda https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/how-trump-reshaped-the-dojs-civil-rights-division-to-serve-his-agenda The Civil Rights Division, long the crown jewel of the Justice Department, has been radically reshaped under President Trump, using its enforcement powers to pursue the president's MAGA agenda. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:03:55 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/how-trump-reshaped-the-dojs-civil-rights-division-to-serve-his-agenda Ryan Lucas, Ayesha Rascoe Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/reshaped-civil-rights-mission-at-justice-department-transforms-its-work-workforce Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/reshaped-civil-rights-mission-at-justice-department-transforms-its-work-workforce Ryan Lucas In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/in-one-of-the-countrys-most-competitive-districts-a-democrat-tries-to-keep-her-seat In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-11/in-one-of-the-countrys-most-competitive-districts-a-democrat-tries-to-keep-her-seat Saige Miller Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-10/christa-pike-discharged-from-the-hospital-and-back-in-prison Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:15:04 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-10-10/christa-pike-discharged-from-the-hospital-and-back-in-prison Chandelis Duster