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1. Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer

   The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

2. U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

   The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

3. Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor

   Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

4. Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

   A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

5. AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery

   In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.

6. Iran war shakes Global economy as energy costs surge and recession fears grow

   From energy markets to everyday prices, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy.

7. Kneecap is used to controversy. On new album 'Fenian,' they're leaning further in

   NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian.

8. Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen time

   Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.

9. The expert on 'super aging' breaks down the science — and grift — in anti-aging

   From peptides and protein to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.

10. Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

    Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.