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1. UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

   The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.

2. Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland

   President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.

3. Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

   Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

4. Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

   President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

5. NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch dies at 41 after hospitalization with 'severe illness'

   Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being hospitalized.

6. Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback

   The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.

7. Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

   NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.

8. American passenger feels 'betrayed' by federal order to stay in hantavirus quarantine

   Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.

9. Senate Republicans rebel against Trump's $1.8 trillion fund

   In a rare rebuke, Senate Republicans postponed a vote to fund immigration enforcement amid alarm over the novel fund
   

10. Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressure

    The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.