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05 Apr, 2025
More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
05 Apr, 2025
Defrocked former D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94
Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.
05 Apr, 2025
Palestinian medics say a video of Gaza rescue crews under fire refutes Israeli claims
Palestinian medical officials say they obtained video footage that refutes Israel's claims about the killing of 15 rescue and aid workers in the southern Gaza Strip last month.
05 Apr, 2025
LA Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.
05 Apr, 2025
Opinion: Art fair flyers should showcase human creativity
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
05 Apr, 2025
Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda
The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.
05 Apr, 2025
Can't-miss interviews: Cory Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and the latest on tariffs
A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.
05 Apr, 2025
TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future
It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.
05 Apr, 2025
'Your RIF notice is not cancelled.' Inside a chaotic week of massive layoffs at HHS
Health agency staffers describe a week of chaos and continued uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done. To many it's the opposite of 'government efficiency.'
05 Apr, 2025
Don't overthink the torpedo bats
The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, sometimes a fluke is just what it seems.
05 Apr, 2025
Ukrainians face fears during the country's darkest nights
All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war.
05 Apr, 2025
Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth
Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.
05 Apr, 2025
L.A. Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.
04 Apr, 2025
Deadly storms devastate parts of the U.S. South and Midwest
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the South and Midwest may experience more severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in the days ahead.
04 Apr, 2025
Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.
04 Apr, 2025
Paige Bueckers' moment
The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is back in the Final Four thanks in part to Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has done a lot in her amazing career except win the NCAA title. She's ready...
04 Apr, 2025
How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?
The U.S. agency has not released information on what global programs were cut this week. NPR spoke to current employees who provided exclusive details.
04 Apr, 2025
Dow Jones plunges over 2,200 points as tariff carnage roils global markets
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
04 Apr, 2025
Supreme Court sides with administration over Education Department grants
By a 5-4 vote, the justices allowed the administration to freeze millions of dollars in grant funding for diversity and instructional programs at public and private universities.
04 Apr, 2025
The Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen
We heard a lot about the planning by U.S. national security officials for a bombing campaign against Houthi fighters in Yemen, because a journalist was added to their Signal group chat. That bombing c...
04 Apr, 2025
He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him
Jose Barco's story is one of battlefield trauma, bureaucratic bumbling and eventually, a serious crime.
04 Apr, 2025
Judge orders the Trump administration to return man who was mistakenly deported
A federal judge in Maryland Friday ordered the Trump administration to take immediate steps to return a Maryland man who was deported to a Salvadoran mega-prison by mistake, setting up another high-st...
04 Apr, 2025
Trump extends TikTok's sell-by deadline again
On his first day in office, President Trump used an executive order to hit pause on the TikTok ban for 75 days. Now he's pushing back that deadline.
04 Apr, 2025
National Endowment for the Humanities staff put on immediate leave
A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.
04 Apr, 2025
Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.
04 Apr, 2025
Popular brands of liquid eggs are recalled over bleach contamination concerns
Over 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products were recalled over potential cleaning solution contamination. The USDA says that health risks are low, but consumers should still steer clear.
04 Apr, 2025
Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump's tariffs send global shockwaves
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
04 Apr, 2025
Has a shelter pet changed your life? We want to hear about it
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would also love to see photos of your purr-fect fur-ever friend.
04 Apr, 2025
The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
04 Apr, 2025
National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh served just over a year as director of the NSA, the spy agency that collects cyber intelligence worldwide. He's the latest of several senior officers fired by Trump.
04 Apr, 2025
Markets head for another brutal day, as Trump's tariffs send global shockwaves
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
04 Apr, 2025
Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
04 Apr, 2025
The job market remains incredibly healthy -- but the tariff storm could upend things
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
04 Apr, 2025
Comedian Russell Brand is charged with rape and assault in U.K.
The criminal charges were announced one and a half years after Brand was accused of sexual misconduct by four women in the fall of 2023.
04 Apr, 2025
The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
04 Apr, 2025
How new tariffs will impact small retailers. And, key takeaways from Trump's 7th week
President Trump's new tariffs are expected to take effect tomorrow. Small retailers are bracing for the impact. And, Trump denies reports of Laura Loomer's influence in yesterday's NSC firings.
04 Apr, 2025
Businesses and markets left reeling after Trump expands trade war with new tariffs
Businesses of all sizes are reeling as President Trump expands his trade war. Stock markets fell sharply on Thursday. We also gauge how small U.S. retailers are responding to the new tariffs.
04 Apr, 2025
Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
04 Apr, 2025
A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls
Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.
04 Apr, 2025
Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster'
Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking Senate speech wasn't technically a filibuster, but it still put the word in focus. Here's what to know about its history, from the swashbuckling to the stonewalling.
04 Apr, 2025
The way brands speak to us has changed a lot in just the last decade
The tone of voice and personality that brands use to market themselves to consumers has changed a lot in the past decade, with many brands communicating more frequently and in overly familiar ways.
04 Apr, 2025
NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players
NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.
04 Apr, 2025
Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump
Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.
04 Apr, 2025
A hot seat for Musk, the trade war and third-term talk: Takeaways from the week
A GOP electoral warning points to Elon Musk in the hot seat, and President Trump employed a third-term distraction. Also, a trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.
04 Apr, 2025
The price of what hit record highs this week? Find out in the quiz
This week inspired questions of self-reflection, like "could I talk for 25 hours straight?" and "do I feel liberated?" and "can you tell me again why the Wisconsin Supreme Court is important?"
04 Apr, 2025
Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune
The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?
04 Apr, 2025
Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff
President Trump is downplaying reports that far-right provocateur Laura Loomer influenced National Security Council firings on Thursday.
04 Apr, 2025
Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief
The February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.
04 Apr, 2025
Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
04 Apr, 2025
South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to replace him.
03 Apr, 2025
Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington
A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list.
03 Apr, 2025
Trump takes aim at trade deficits. Are they actually bad?
Whatever you think of President Trump's tariffs, there's one point you have to concede: his interest in them is not a passing whim. He noted that on Wednesday, in the Rose Garden, when he was announci...
03 Apr, 2025
19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional
The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections."
03 Apr, 2025
Death toll rises as devastating spring storms batter the South and Midwest
At least six people have died amid severe storms that are predicted to impact large areas of the United States through the weekend.
03 Apr, 2025
On top of layoffs, HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts
Federal health agencies have to slash their spending by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts.
03 Apr, 2025
Judge considers 'contempt' after Trump officials stonewall ruling on migrant removal flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights.
03 Apr, 2025
Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War
The world is reacting to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on nearly every country on the planet. The move is meant to re-shape the global trading order and some countries are being hit ha...
03 Apr, 2025
Deadly spring storms continue to batter the South and Midwest
Severe storms are predicted to impact large areas of the United States through the weekend.
03 Apr, 2025
A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
03 Apr, 2025
R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., still welcomes fans 45 years after the band started there
R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music.
03 Apr, 2025
Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated
Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
03 Apr, 2025
Mineral-rich, war-torn DRC first stop for Trump's new Africa czar
Massad Boulos, Trumps new Senior Advisor for Africa and father-in-law to daughter Tiffany Trump, kicks starts his first official trip on the continent, with a visit to the mineral rich and war wracked...
03 Apr, 2025
Education Dept. warns schools: Eliminate DEI programs or lose funding
The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws.
03 Apr, 2025
How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump's economists just revealed their answer
The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?
03 Apr, 2025
Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere
Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs
03 Apr, 2025
U.S. stocks post deep losses on trade war fears over new tariffs
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pus...
03 Apr, 2025
Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands
The global tariffs Trump announced this week include remote territories like Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean that don't actually have human populations. Here's what to know about them.
03 Apr, 2025
Dow drops 1,500 points on trade war fears over new tariffs
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pus...
03 Apr, 2025
Hungary says it will quit the International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits
Hungary said it will start the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Budapest.
03 Apr, 2025
We tried out the Nintendo Switch 2 — it's a solid console sequel
We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles.
03 Apr, 2025
Dow drops over 1,200 points at open on trade war fears over new tariffs
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pus...
03 Apr, 2025
RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.
03 Apr, 2025
More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?
After a couple extremely slow years, more inventory is finally hitting the market this spring. But buyers might be put off by high prices and an unsteady economy.
03 Apr, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu details objectives of Gaza military campaign
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has new details for Israel's expanded incursion in Gaza, saying Israeli troops are seizing more land there.
03 Apr, 2025
Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response
Fentanyl overdoses occur from ingesting the synthetic opioid. But popular culture has misrepresented the risks to first responders.
03 Apr, 2025
World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date
Trump announced new tariffs on goods from all countries yesterday. Economists are worried about the domestic and worldwide impact this could cause. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date.
03 Apr, 2025
The key players to watch for in this weekend's Final Four games
Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.
03 Apr, 2025
Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on
President Trump said that he is standing up for skilled workers and farmers by slapping tariffs on imports but farmers aren't happy.
03 Apr, 2025
How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education
Special education laws and the U.S. Department of Education have evolved together over nearly five decades. Now, the Trump administration seems to want to separate the two.
03 Apr, 2025
What does the shark say? Click, click, click
Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise.
03 Apr, 2025
Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy
As President Trump opens a new front in his trade war, U.S. consumers are feeling shaky about the economy. And that's beginning to weigh on their spending, raising the threat of an economic slowdown.
03 Apr, 2025
HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies
Despite promises for 'radical transparency,' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid off many staff on teams that fulfill public records requests at health agencies.
03 Apr, 2025
Markets in Asia and Europe fall following U.S. announcement of global tariffs
Shares tumbled in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump 's announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.
03 Apr, 2025
Violent storms, including tornadoes, strike across the Midwest and South
The National Weather Service says a "multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic" storm is expected to impact multiple states as violent weather was reported across the South and Midwest Thursday.
03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.
03 Apr, 2025
Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to 'serious missteps' on safety
Boeing's CEO admits the company "made serious missteps" that hurt the safety of its planes. But denies the company pressures workers to speed up airplane production.
02 Apr, 2025
Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to "serious missteps" on safety
Boeing's CEO admits the company "made serious missteps" that hurt the safety of its planes. But denies the company pressures workers to speed up airplane production.
02 Apr, 2025
Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada
A bipartisan group of Senators voted to remove the emergency declaration President Trump used to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada. The vote was largely symbolic since the House isn't expected to ac...
02 Apr, 2025
Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
02 Apr, 2025
Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death
Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training.
02 Apr, 2025
White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China
President Trump and top officials are considering a deal that would create a new U.S. entity and lease TikTok's algorithm to get around China export regulations.
02 Apr, 2025
Syria Struggles to Find Unity
The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But some groups are refusing to join. We meet one very w...
02 Apr, 2025
Who loses when Trump cuts funding to universities?
Eight-point-seven billion. Four-hundred million. One-hundred-seventy-five million. These are just some examples of the money the federal government has withheld or is threatening to withhold from vari...
02 Apr, 2025
Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda
If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.
02 Apr, 2025
Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.
02 Apr, 2025
Central U.S. braces for tornadoes and flash flooding as powerful storm approaches
The National Weather Service says a "multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic" storm is expected to impact multiple states beginning on Wednesday.
02 Apr, 2025
25 hours? Before Cory Booker, there was 'Mr. Smith'
In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption.
02 Apr, 2025
This art exhibition is 'divisive' or 'eye-opening' — it depends who you ask
A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."
02 Apr, 2025
5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections, including bad news for Elon Musk
Democrats can take yesterday's elections as one of the first bits of good news they've had in months. But there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
02 Apr, 2025
Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'
As ICE agents arrest international students at campuses across the U.S., professor Daniel Kanstroom discusses the law — and the human cost. He says the round-ups are designed to "send a message."
02 Apr, 2025
Tesla's quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk
The disappointing global deliveries of the company's electric car models come as CEO Elon Musk's role as President Trump's cost-cutting czar sparks a backlash among consumers.
02 Apr, 2025
5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections giving Republicans cause for concern
Democrats can take Tuesday as one of the first bits of good news they've had in months. But they also have to be aware that there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
02 Apr, 2025
See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record
As he broke a record set when Thurmond stood against the Civil Rights Act, Booker said, "I'm not here, though, because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because, as powerful as he ...
02 Apr, 2025
Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a publi...
02 Apr, 2025
How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain
They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So how do they work?
02 Apr, 2025
How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported
Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal tariffs," which economists believe could be painful for U.S. consumers. And, the Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to El Salvador.
02 Apr, 2025
Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques
New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease.
02 Apr, 2025
Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds
At issue is whether a state, in this case, South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
02 Apr, 2025
Here's what to do if you're caught driving in high winds, tornadoes or dust storms
"Wind is unlike many other hazards because you really can't see it," says AAA's Bill Van Tassel.
02 Apr, 2025
States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order
Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being "reviewed" and isn't frozen.
02 Apr, 2025
It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here
President Trump's tariff talk has been big — and also unpredictable. He's frequently made threats only to back off or shift deadlines. Here, a look at how the tariff agenda has rolled out.
02 Apr, 2025
The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great
The U.S. has generally kept tariffs low, but a few domestic industries have long been protected by import taxes and other trade barriers. They offer clues about how Trump's new tariffs might work out.
02 Apr, 2025
Today is Trump's 'Liberation Day.' What does that mean for tariffs?
President Trump has been promising new "reciprocal tariffs" to punish other countries for their tariffs and trade barriers. Markets are nervous that a trade war could hike prices and hurt the economy.
02 Apr, 2025
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.
02 Apr, 2025
Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian.
02 Apr, 2025
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.
02 Apr, 2025
Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil over espionage revelations
Brazil's foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay.
02 Apr, 2025
GOP retains two House seats in Florida, as Democrats claim 'historic' improvement
Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.
02 Apr, 2025
Trump and Musk's backing wasn't enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court
National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.
01 Apr, 2025
HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled
Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.
01 Apr, 2025
HHS layoffs put Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors, disabled at risk
Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor nears record 24-hour mark
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Why gold prices are surging to record highs
Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever.
01 Apr, 2025
China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom
Sales of electric vehicles worldwide have been growing and the largest manufacturer of EVs is China's BYD. Their global revenue was over $100 billion in 2024, beating Tesla. To keep up that growth and...
01 Apr, 2025
Say goodbye to chain crews: The NFL will use camera technology to measure 1st downs
Starting next season, a system of cameras will determine whether to award a first down rather than trot out a 10-yard chain. But humans will still decide where to spot the ball to begin with.
01 Apr, 2025
Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research
Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.
01 Apr, 2025
2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents
GOP leaders tried to block a bipartisan measure to allow proxy voting, but nine Republicans joined with Democrats to overcome it.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 19 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake
This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 18 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership
Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 17 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes' annual list. Here are the top 10
There are now more than 3,000 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes' annual ranking of the wealthiest people. They collectively hold about $16.1 trillion in wealth.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 16 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 15 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 14 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?
The White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries.
01 Apr, 2025
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 13 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
01 Apr, 2025
Thyme for some healing soup recipes from around the world
Every culture has its own special soup. The belief is that a bowl will make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather, hung over or just in need of a pick-me-up.
01 Apr, 2025
Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies
A controversial study raised the specter that Girl Scout cookies are unsafe. Authorities say they are safe, but the whole saga highlights a breakdown of trust in American institutions.
01 Apr, 2025
Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self
Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope.
01 Apr, 2025
Local elections to watch today. And, concerns over Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.
01 Apr, 2025
Palestinian soap gets UNESCO recognition as Israel's military operation closes in
An age-old Palestinian tradition of making soap in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was recognized by UNESCO. A visit to one factory tells you why.
01 Apr, 2025
Do you know the red flags for problem gambling?
Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling.
01 Apr, 2025
What U.S. tariffs look like from a Chinese trade city
NPR's Steve Inskeep visited the source of your stuff. And heard how China's manufacturers are handling U.S. tariffs.
01 Apr, 2025
6 tales of mystery and mishap — all hitting book stores on April Fools' Day
New on the shelves this week: An obit writer writes — and drunkenly publishes — his own obituary. A Hungarian teen stumbles into adulthood. And geriatric sleuth Vera Wong returns.
01 Apr, 2025
Green card holders, travelers caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
A lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for 50 years was detained because of a decades-old conviction amid tougher immigration enforcement at airports and border crossings.
01 Apr, 2025
China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan
China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign forc...
01 Apr, 2025
SpaceX launches historic privately funded mission around Earth's poles
SpaceX launched four people into space Monday evening on a first-ever human mission to orbit Earth's polar regions. If successful, the mission also will be the first to cultivate mushrooms as a crop.
31 Mar, 2025
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end deportation protection for Venezuelans
A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire.
31 Mar, 2025
Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act
Flawed deportation 'checklist' targets Venezuelans using tattoos as one gang identifier. But experts say Tren de Aragua doesn't use tattoos for member identification.
31 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court seems ready to let religious groups opt out of unemployment compensation laws
The case was brought by a chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, which says that it should be able to opt out of the mandatory state unemployment compensation system.
31 Mar, 2025
A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'
With the abrupt shutdown of USAID funding, many clinics, including those serving women in remote areas, have shuttered. Midwives are reporting that mothers and babies are dying as a result.
31 Mar, 2025
4 astronauts to be the first to orbit the poles on a privately funded SpaceX mission
SpaceX is planning a launch as early as Monday evening. If successful, it will mark the first crewed mission to polar orbit and the first mission to cultivate mushrooms as a crop
31 Mar, 2025
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
31 Mar, 2025
Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration
During his campaign, President Trump promised to stem migration to the United States. And since taking office his administration has deported plane loads of people, some of whom were in the U.S. legal...
31 Mar, 2025
The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote
NPR animator and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Victoria Woodhull, who wrote a letter to the New York Herald in 1870 announcing she was running for president — 50 years before women would...
31 Mar, 2025
Presidents can be elected twice. Trump could try end runs around that, experts say
The 22nd Amendment bans a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice. But some legal experts point to plausible strategies that President Trump could try to serve a third term.
31 Mar, 2025
White House says it's 'case closed' on the Signal group chat review
Last week, the White House said the National Security Council, the White House counsel office and President Trump adviser Elon Musk were all looking into the mishap. But now, that probe has wrapped
31 Mar, 2025
DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems
New court filings give more details about a small number of DOGE staffers granted sweeping access to sensitive government data systems.
31 Mar, 2025
The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?
Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.
31 Mar, 2025
French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlement
A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect.
31 Mar, 2025
Charity-seekers from all over Pakistan flock to Karachi at Ramadan to collect alms
The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan's biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.
31 Mar, 2025
Trump doesn't rule out seeking 3rd term. And, a revamp of the Smithsonian Institution
President Trump says he isn't ruling out the possibility of seeking a 3rd term in office. And, an executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to restore "sanity to American history."
31 Mar, 2025
How much will that surgery cost? Hospital price lists remain largely unhelpful
Health care price transparency is one of the few bipartisan issues in Washington, D.C. But much of the information is not helpful to patients, and there's no evidence that it's lowering costs.
31 Mar, 2025
Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk
The Tesla brand is in trouble, according to branding consultant Allen Adamson, who says the car company is facing headwinds due to a lack of innovation and the political activity of CEO Elon Musk.
31 Mar, 2025
What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars
When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.
31 Mar, 2025
Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires
In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey.
31 Mar, 2025
Catholic Charities tests Wisconsin's unemployment payment system at Supreme Court
A chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin contends it should be exempted from the state's unemployment compensation system because it's a charitable organization with a religious mission.
31 Mar, 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk
The court could face cases on abortion, congressional maps and labor unions. With Tesla suing the state, Elon Musk is backing the conservative candidate who's received President Trump's endorsement.
31 Mar, 2025
6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now
NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers' biggest questions.
31 Mar, 2025
Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs
Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding towards plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.
31 Mar, 2025
Cesar Chavez Day celebrates a lifetime fight for justice for farmworkers
Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the life and legacy of the labor rights icon.
31 Mar, 2025
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case but didn't immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the far-right leader's political future.
31 Mar, 2025
Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
31 Mar, 2025
Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about U.S. economy
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
31 Mar, 2025
Asian shares are sharply lower as Tokyo tumbles 4% after Wall Street retreat
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
30 Mar, 2025
Some progress made in recovering U.S. Army soldiers submerged in Lithuanian swamp
U.S. Navy divers managed to successfully attach a line to a hoist point on the submerged vehicle. The goal is to hook up more hoists in order to pull the vehicle carrying the soldiers out of the mud.
30 Mar, 2025
Trump is 'not joking' about third term, though Constitution says he can't serve
In remarks to NBC News, Trump also said "there are methods which you could do it." Trump would need either a two-thirds vote in Congress or a constitutional convention to serve a third term.
30 Mar, 2025
U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration
The think tank is laying off nearly all of its staff, as its former board sues to stop what it calls a "takeover" by the Trump administration.
30 Mar, 2025
Nine home runs for the Yankees lead to questions about their new bats
Some Yankees players used a new bat during the second game in the Major League Baseball season against the Milwaukee Brewers.
30 Mar, 2025
Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. He was 90.
30 Mar, 2025
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran's president said the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, Tehran's first response to a letter sent by President Trump.
30 Mar, 2025
This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?
The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done?
30 Mar, 2025
As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts
Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
30 Mar, 2025
Medical supplies in great need as aid flows into Myanmar after earthquake
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.
30 Mar, 2025
Trump won't rule out military force to take Greenland
In an interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland. His remarks come a day after Vice President JD Vance's scaled back visit to the island.
30 Mar, 2025
Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement
Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.
30 Mar, 2025
Rosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII
The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future genera...
29 Mar, 2025
Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director
The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.
29 Mar, 2025
White House Correspondents' dinner cancels comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance
Amber Ruffin had been scheduled to perform at the prestigious gathering of political journalists on April 26 in Washington, D.C.
29 Mar, 2025
FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
29 Mar, 2025
Delta plane and Air Force jet ordered to maneuver to avoid collision near DCA airport
A Delta passenger plane and an Air Force jet flew narrowly close to one another outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, prompting a collision warning and "corrective instructions" from air traffic contro...
29 Mar, 2025
Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at midday with the epicenter not far from the city of Mandalay.
29 Mar, 2025
'Am I going to survive?': Myanmar's quake death toll jumps to more than 1,600
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,600 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed.
29 Mar, 2025
What green-card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad
Recently, green-card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.
29 Mar, 2025
Startup founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175M by faking firm's success
Charlie Javice, whose startup claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted of defrauding the banking giant by exaggerating her customer base tenfold.
29 Mar, 2025
Alysa Liu ends long U.S. drought at women's figure skating world championships
"I don't know how to process this," the 19-year-old from Clovis, Calif., said after becoming the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades.
29 Mar, 2025
Opinion: A Toast to Sarah Lucy Oliver
NPR's Scott Simon celebrates Weekend Edition's Executive Producer, Sarah Lucy Oliver, who is retiring.
29 Mar, 2025
March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find
For people with gambling disorder, the proliferation of gambling opportunities makes it difficult to fight their addiction. Investment in treatment lags behind other addiction disorders.
29 Mar, 2025
The top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies'
A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
29 Mar, 2025
Can't-miss interviews: The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, John Green, Amanda Knox
We spoke to Jeffrey Goldberg about the Signal group chat, author John Green played a game of Wild Card and a columnist explains why critics were so angry about Meghan Markle's new show.
29 Mar, 2025
What green card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad
Recently, green card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.
29 Mar, 2025
Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football
The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.
29 Mar, 2025
Through the 4-day Sunrise Dance, Apache girls transition into womanhood
The Sunrise Dance is a four-day coming-of-age ceremony — a significant and highly spiritual event for the young lady and the Apache community.
29 Mar, 2025
Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.
29 Mar, 2025
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies are recovered
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed.
29 Mar, 2025
Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America
Trump senior adviser Kari Lake is regrouping after U.S. judges blocked her from taking further actions against the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
29 Mar, 2025
Hundreds of anti-Musk protests are planned at Tesla locations worldwide this weekend
The protests are scheduled to take place at Tesla facilities across the U.S. and in Europe on Saturday, as part of a grassroots campaign against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's work in the Trump administration.
29 Mar, 2025
Top FDA vaccine official forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."
A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
29 Mar, 2025
Top FDA vaccine advisor forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."
A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
28 Mar, 2025
Masked officers in Tufts student arrest raise fears among immigrants and bystanders
Federal agents have been filmed wearing masks while making arrests in public. When is it legal for police and the public to conceal their faces in an age of digital facial recognition and doxxing?
28 Mar, 2025
Trump wants to restore statues and monuments. Will that happen?
The President's executive order on "restoring truth and sanity to American history" calls on the Department of the Interior to ensure that any monuments, statues or memorials under its jurisdiction "d...
28 Mar, 2025
Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent agencies
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Trump can fire Democratic members of the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board after a lower court had them reinstated.
28 Mar, 2025
Federal judge prevents Trump administration from dismantling CFPB
The temporary injunction issued by Judge Berman Jackson seeks to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a lawsuit filed by the agency's union proceeds.
28 Mar, 2025
How will Trump's executive order affect the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian Institution, a vast complex of research centers, museums and galleries, is the latest culture target of President Trump's executive orders.
28 Mar, 2025
Vance tells Greenlanders they'd be better off being part of the United States
Vice President Vance toured a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday and blasted Denmark for not investing enough in the territory.
28 Mar, 2025
USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees
The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out today.
28 Mar, 2025
The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Gaza, the month began with the hope of a continued pe...
28 Mar, 2025
Authorities say a babysitter checked under the bed for monsters — and found someone
Kansas authorities say a babysitter went to refute a kid's claims of a monster under their bed, but "came face-to-face with a male suspect who was hiding there." They later arrested a 27-year-old man.
28 Mar, 2025
A guide to the Karen Read case, as she returns to court for her second murder trial
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.
28 Mar, 2025
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration
Gavi, which helps countries purchase and distribute vaccines, is among thousands of programs determined to be "inconsistent with the national interest or Agency policy priorities."
28 Mar, 2025
Vance tours U.S. base in Greenland as Trump talks up a takeover of the territory
Vice President JD Vance landed at a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday, amid concerns that the U.S. is seeking to seize control of the Danish island territory.
28 Mar, 2025
What Ramadan has been like this year in Gaza, from ceasefire to war
For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.
28 Mar, 2025
A major earthquake kills at least 144 people in Myanmar. Here's what we know
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed.
28 Mar, 2025
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The American Civil Liberties Union and Democracy Forward sued the Trump administration over its use of the wartime law to quickly deport people, which they say violates due process.
28 Mar, 2025
Israel will 'strike anywhere in Lebanon against any threat,' Netanyahu warns
The attack came as cross-border fire has escalated between Israel and militants in Lebanon, raising doubts about the state of a shaky ceasefire.
28 Mar, 2025
Two major law firms sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting them
Jenner and Block and WilmerHale are suing President Trump over executive orders targeting the firms for their clients and work, saying they undermine the overall legal system.
28 Mar, 2025
Long wait for a rushed doctor's visit? Maybe you'll get more with a 'membership' fee
The growing number of concierge medical practices limit the number of patients and charge them membership fees. Will this worsen the ongoing shortage of primary care doctors for everyone else?
28 Mar, 2025
Israel strikes a Beirut suburb, saying it was targeting a Hezbollah drone depot
The attack came as cross-border fire has escalated between Israel and militants in Lebanon, raising doubts about the state of a shaky ceasefire.
28 Mar, 2025
Trump signs order ending union bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees
President Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions are vowing to sue.
28 Mar, 2025
Israel says it struck a Beirut suburb to hit a Hezbollah drone depot
The attack came as cross-border fire has escalated between Israel and militants in Lebanon, raising doubts about the state of a shaky ceasefire.
28 Mar, 2025
Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.
28 Mar, 2025
The week's quiz has group chat drama. And don't worry, the answers aren't classified
This week's news coverage featured more Greenland drama than usual. And if you've been paying attention to it all, you'll get at least one question right.
28 Mar, 2025
U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to repress student activism. And, HHS cuts jobs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says hundreds of visas have been revoked in an effort to repress student activism. And, the Trump administration plans to cut 20,000 jobs from health agencies.
28 Mar, 2025
Why Washington has turned its back on the World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization has long served as the referee for global trade disputes. But recently, it has been sidelined by the U.S. and others, which means there's no referee to mediate the trade w...
28 Mar, 2025
How a Black kid made his dream of becoming a firefighter come true
As a kid, Robert Logan lived right down the street from a fire station. He would watch the fire engine pass by his house, and dream of riding that truck one day. Now, he is a decorated firefighter and...
28 Mar, 2025
NPR speaks to a former Education Secretary about dismantling the department, arrests
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. about the dismantling of the education department and recent arrests of international scholars.
28 Mar, 2025
Cooper Flagg sends Duke into Elite Eight while Texas Tech wins an overtime thriller
The Sweet 16 weekend began Thursday night with dramatic late-night games as both men and women roll into action on Friday.
28 Mar, 2025
U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls
President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.
28 Mar, 2025
10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.
28 Mar, 2025
Signal chat fallout, tariff tension — and 3 more takeaways from Trump's week
Here, five takeaways from a week when the Trump administration has had to deal with the Signal chat leak, announced new tariffs and made more deportations.
28 Mar, 2025
Trump administration advances immigration crackdown on foreign student protesters
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.
28 Mar, 2025
As protections expire, Ukrainians who escaped war face an uncertain future
A U.S. immigration program allowed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to escape war. As Trump decides whether or not to renew it, recipients fear being deported.
28 Mar, 2025
Earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an epicenter in Myanmar, according to preliminary reports.
28 Mar, 2025
Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike
A federal judge barred administration officials from destroying messages sent over the encrypted messaging app about the sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen's Houthis.
27 Mar, 2025
Trump executive order seeks to 'restore' American history through Smithsonian overhaul
The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.
27 Mar, 2025
Trump's new tariffs on imported cars could have a clear winner: Tesla
President Trump's newly announced 25% import tariffs on foreign cars will increase vehicle prices by thousands of dollars, experts say, but Tesla is likely to fare better than other carmakers.
27 Mar, 2025
The woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas motel in 1995.
27 Mar, 2025
GOP leaders accused of making threats to block bill to let new moms vote remotely
Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds.
27 Mar, 2025
Judge accuses Trump administration of trying to undermine judiciary
The Justice Department accused Howell of repeatedly demonstrating "animus" toward President Trump, after she paused enforcement of an executive order.
27 Mar, 2025
China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle
China has long been the world's factory, but it's economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddled with too much industrial capacity and heavy debt...
27 Mar, 2025
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.
27 Mar, 2025
Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador because of thin GOP House majority
The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.
27 Mar, 2025
Syria's transitional leader is a former jihadist. Can he help stabilize the region?
Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda, but is now advocating unity. The Atlantic's Robert Worth discusses al-Sharaa's leadership and the Trump administration's group chat on Signal.
27 Mar, 2025
Food is running out in Gaza nearly a month into Israeli blockade
The World Food Programme says it has just five days left of flour and two weeks left of other food supplies in Gaza.
27 Mar, 2025
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for Pete Hegseth to resign after Signal leak
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) about the revelation that top intelligence officials discussed military plans on the publicly available messaging app Signal.
27 Mar, 2025
There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rul...
27 Mar, 2025
Photos: Peak bloom in D.C. draws cherry blossom fans from near and far
Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.
27 Mar, 2025
A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog
The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.
27 Mar, 2025
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs
The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15.
27 Mar, 2025
There's no rulebook for deep sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rul...
27 Mar, 2025
In need of some peace? Take a stroll — or scroll — through D.C.'s cherry blossoms
Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.
27 Mar, 2025
Trump's new tariffs could raise car prices. And, Dems demand answers after Signal leak
Trump announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on imported cars starting next week. The decision received mixed reactions. And, Democrats are demanding answers after bombing plans were discussed on Signal.
27 Mar, 2025
Ukrainians in front line regions reel from losses, but say hope dies last for them
Into their fourth year of war, Ukrainians living in or near front line regions of their country grapple with their losses and contemplate an uncertain future.
27 Mar, 2025
Déjà vu all over again? Dodgers are favorites as 2025 MLB season begins
Major League Baseball's 2025 season gets fully underway Thursday. The scary news for the league: the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, favorites to repeat, may be even better this season.
27 Mar, 2025
March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?
What's the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies' ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.
27 Mar, 2025
Trump officials downplay the Signal leak. Some military members see a double standard
The news of the leak of life-and-death operational details to a reporter lands differently with veterans and active-duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant "spillage" incidents.
27 Mar, 2025
Legal challenges are expected for President Trump's voter registration executive order
President Trump has signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Voting rights advocates are expecting lawsuits to challenge the order.
27 Mar, 2025
A new Utah law is Republicans' latest effort to limit mail ballot return
Utah's new law is part of a larger effort by Republicans to limit the window in which mail ballots can be counted during an election.
27 Mar, 2025
As Bangladesh gears up for election, a new political player emerges
Last year, Gen-Z uprising in Bangladesh helped bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student activists continue to be central figures in shaping the future of Bangladesh's political landscape.
27 Mar, 2025
Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam's tradition of making fish sauce
Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia's food.
27 Mar, 2025
Exhibit takes visitors inside the annex where Anne Frank lived
For the first time, a re-creation of the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid is available outside of Amsterdam. Visitors in New York said its themes reverberated in today's political climate.
26 Mar, 2025
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race
Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway.
26 Mar, 2025
Trump announces new 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts
The president's latest action on trade takes effect next week, and will slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. He says the measure will boost U.S. manufacturing.
26 Mar, 2025
Social Security officials partially walk back plans for in-person verification
Officials said they would now exempt people who apply for Medicare and disability benefits, as well as supplemental income help for the poor, from having to prove their identity in-person.
26 Mar, 2025
Appeals court sides with judge who blocked deportations under wartime authority
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel denied the Trump administration's push to restart deportations of alleged gang members under a rarely used wartime authority known as the Alien Enemies Act.
26 Mar, 2025
EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS
Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix.
26 Mar, 2025
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department's northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
26 Mar, 2025
Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward
The legal fight could have far-reaching implications for the media and artificial intelligence industries.
26 Mar, 2025
Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on all cars made outside the U.S.
The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing.
26 Mar, 2025
EV buyers who missed their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS
Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix.
26 Mar, 2025
The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals
The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The U.S. is lagging behind it's main rival in this glob...
26 Mar, 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court says Bolsonaro must stand trial over alleged coup attempt
The former far-right populist president, Jair Bolsonaro, will face trial for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2022 reelection loss and stage a violent coup.
26 Mar, 2025
How Europeans are reacting to the Yemen war plans group chat
In Europe, there's now a sense of a "broken relationship" in discovering "the extent of American hostility," one French analyst said. "But like in love, there is life after a breakup."
26 Mar, 2025
Federal judge who drew Trump's anger picks up new case against administration
James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, will preside over a case about the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military information.
26 Mar, 2025
U.S. intel leaders are grilled again about the leaked Signal chat as more details emerge
The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.
26 Mar, 2025
Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.
26 Mar, 2025
How NPR covers itself when it's in the news
When NPR is in the news, its journalists aim to cover what's happening the same way they cover other news or an organization. The newsroom follows a protocol that seeks to ensure only a small number o...
26 Mar, 2025
U.S. intelligence leaders testify in House after Signal flap
The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.
26 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court upholds a Biden-era rule regulating ghost guns
The court says ghost guns, which are virtually untraceable weapons that require assembly, are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.
26 Mar, 2025
What is the 'state secrets privilege' invoked by the Trump administration?
The state secrets privilege allows the U.S. government to withhold sensitive evidence in court cases. Both Democratic and Republican administrations have invoked it.
26 Mar, 2025
Why Amanda Knox returns to Italy — and how she talks with her daughter about injustice
Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn't commit. After her exoneration, she reached out to the man who prosecuted her case. Knox's new memoir is Free.
26 Mar, 2025
Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the continued operation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was "in the public interest" and froze White House plans to shut it down.
26 Mar, 2025
Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.
26 Mar, 2025
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
26 Mar, 2025
WATCH LIVE: NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias
The CEOs of the largest U.S. public broadcasting networks are appearing before a House subcommittee chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
26 Mar, 2025
'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.
26 Mar, 2025
Watch: U.S. intelligence leaders testify in House after Signal flap
The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.
26 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era rule regulating ghost guns
The court said that ghost guns, which are virtually untraceable weapons that require assembly, are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.
26 Mar, 2025
DOGE says it needs to know the government's most sensitive data, but can't say why
DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.
26 Mar, 2025
NPR and PBS heads appear on Capitol Hill to answer allegations of bias
The CEOs of the largest U.S. public broadcasting networks are appearing before a House subcommittee chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
26 Mar, 2025
Dems want to investigate Signal blunder. And, federal return-to-office complications
Top Democrats call for an investigation into how war plans were shared with a journalist on Signal. And, federal employees face complications and shortages when returning to the office.
26 Mar, 2025
Why don't diving seals drown? Scientists finally have an answer
New research suggests seals sense internal oxygen levels to know when to come up for air. Digital version of story that already aired. Skedded for pub Weds. 3/26 at 6 a.m. Reporter: Lambert. Editor: K...
26 Mar, 2025
'Felt like a kidnapping': Wrong turn leads to 5-day detention ordeal
A Guatemalan immigrant without legal status says she took a wrong turn on a highway near the Canadian border and was detained with her two children, who are American citizens. They were held for five ...
26 Mar, 2025
Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend
The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast.
26 Mar, 2025
Colorado is poised to pass some of the toughest gun laws in the country
A proposal to severely limit guns that use detachable magazines is approaching final passage in the Colorado legislature. The state's Democratic governor, Jared Polis, is expected to sign it into law.
26 Mar, 2025
As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay
Many rural counties are short on dentists, and if they lose water fluoridation, tooth decay could surge to levels that have not been seen in decades, experts warn.
26 Mar, 2025
Federal workers ordered back to office find shortages of desks, Wi-Fi and toilet paper
As agencies scramble to comply with President Trump's Jan. 20 order terminating remote work, employees say the process has been marked by confusion, changing guidance, and frustrating conditions.
26 Mar, 2025
Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal
More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.
26 Mar, 2025
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
26 Mar, 2025
A glimpse into the newly opened archive of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne
The New York Public Library's Joan Didion archive opens March 26. Here's what you'll find inside.
26 Mar, 2025
March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears
A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest.
26 Mar, 2025
Buying or selling on StubHub? It's probably not showing you all the available tickets
StubHub has a "Recommended Tickets" filter that only displays some tickets but not others. It's automatically turned on — and it's upsetting users.
26 Mar, 2025
Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal
El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya said that his decision in the prosecution of Patrick Crusius was driven by a majority of victims' relatives who wanted the case behind them.
26 Mar, 2025
Trump's new executive order could upend voting
The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's sure to be tested in court.
26 Mar, 2025
Wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 and destroying a 1,300-year-old temple
A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were among the structures destroyed in the wildfires that have burned 43,330 acres and injured 19 people.
26 Mar, 2025
'Like a sound from hell:' Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia?
The weapons, which are illegal in Serbia, emit sound waves which can trigger sharp ear pain, disorientation, eardrum ruptures or even irreversible hearing damage.
26 Mar, 2025
Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake
A pilot and two girls survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake, then were rescued after being spotted by a good Samaritan.
25 Mar, 2025
Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.
25 Mar, 2025
'Plain sloppiness': Sen. Mark Warner says on Signal chat fiasco
During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Mark Warner described the actions of the nation's top intelligence officials as "sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior.
25 Mar, 2025
Vice President Vance is going to Greenland this week. The itinerary has shifted
Second lady Usha Vance announced on Sunday that she would visit Greenland and watch the territory's famed dog sled race. But now the vice president is joining, and they'll go to a U.S. base instead.
25 Mar, 2025
In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.
Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S.
25 Mar, 2025
The Triumph of a Doctrine of Cruelty in El Salvador
For three years El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proudly shown the world the terrible treatment given to the country's prisoners. The president and his defenders say barbaric treatment is nece...
25 Mar, 2025
Hill Republicans aim to rein in judges but divided on strategy
Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond.
25 Mar, 2025
Days after the Signal leak, the Pentagon warned the app was the target of hackers
A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warned against using Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.
25 Mar, 2025
A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracy
The next U.S. head count's accuracy would likely be undermined by a census question about citizenship status that GOP lawmakers and President Trump have pushed to add, a new peer-reviewed study finds.
25 Mar, 2025
'Heads are exploding': How security experts see the Signal war-plan breach
The breach left military and intelligence experts asking the same questions as the public: Why would top U.S. officials use a free messaging app to discuss classified military plans?
25 Mar, 2025
5 things to know as Dr. Oz gets one step closer to leading Medicare and Medicaid
The former TV doctor made it through a tight vote in the Senate Finance committee with only Republican support.
25 Mar, 2025
Long before the Signal leak, the Pentagon warned the app was the target of hackers
A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warned against using Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.
25 Mar, 2025
'Mad House' exposes Congressional disfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats
The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book.
25 Mar, 2025
Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a terrible toll
The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.
25 Mar, 2025
Lavender, citrus and candy: weed's signature aroma changes with the times
A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains.
25 Mar, 2025
Intelligence leaders: We didn't share classified information in Signal chat group
The CIA Director and the Director of National Intelligence testified that they did not share classified information in a messaging group chat that discussed the U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen.
25 Mar, 2025
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.
25 Mar, 2025
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director beaten by Israeli settlers, is now released
Hamdan Ballal, who won an Oscar for No Other Land about Palestinians under Israeli occupation, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the Israeli military, witnesses tell NPR.
25 Mar, 2025
China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in a move to woo investors
The release of the employees from the Mintz Group comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy.
25 Mar, 2025
NASA website axes a pledge to land a woman and a person of color on the moon
In deference to President Trump's anti-DEI order, the space agency has removed a promise to send the "the first woman, first person of color" to walk on the moon aboard the Artemis III mission.
25 Mar, 2025
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
25 Mar, 2025
A Pentagon-wide email recently went out warning about Signal's vulnerability
A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warns against using the Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.
25 Mar, 2025
Watch: Intelligence leaders testify before Congress, fresh off the group chat fiasco
Some of the nation's top intelligence officials will appear before Congress in a pair of hearings this week. Two were participants in a widely criticized war plans group chat on Signal.
25 Mar, 2025
China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors
The release of the employees from the firm, the Mintz Group, comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy.
25 Mar, 2025
Pete Marocco tried to upend USAID in 2020 -- and failed. In 2025, he dismantled it
This Trump administration official was a key figure in the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development — and will help set the agenda for the future of foreign aid.
25 Mar, 2025
Why Israel's having some of its biggest protests since the war in Gaza began
They're demanding a deal between Israel and Hamas to release all the remaining hostages, and also demonstrating against government attempts to weaken the judiciary.
25 Mar, 2025
Intelligence leaders will testify before Congress, fresh off the group chat fiasco
Some of the nation's top intelligence officials are due to appear before Congress in a pair of hearings this week. Two were participants in a widely-criticized war plans group chat on Signal.
25 Mar, 2025
Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say
The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from...
25 Mar, 2025
USC star JuJu Watkins carried off the court as NCAA tournament reaches the Sweet 16
Southern California All-American star JuJu Watkins crashed to the floor Monday night against Mississippi State and grabbed her knee. She had to be carried off the floor at the USC Galen Center.
25 Mar, 2025
What happens when a Chicago hospital bows to federal pressure on trans care for teens
Patients and parents speak out after Lurie Children's in Chicago joined other hospitals in stopping gender-affirming surgeries. President Trump's executive order threatened their federal funding.
25 Mar, 2025
Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia Love
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died three years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain cancer that is nearly always fatal.
25 Mar, 2025
Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.
25 Mar, 2025
How a journalist was sent the U.S. war plans. And, challenging the Alien Enemies Act
A journalist at The Atlantic was unintentionally added to a group chat with top U.S. national security officials discussing war plans. And, the legal battle over the Alien Enemies Act continues.
25 Mar, 2025
NCAA women's tournament reaches the Sweet 16 as one of its biggest stars falls
Southern California All-American star JuJu Watkins crashed to the floor Monday night against Mississippi State and grabbed her knee. She had to be carried off the floor at the USC Galen Center.
25 Mar, 2025
These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why
Some are offering sanctuary to immigrants, others are ministering to families in different ways.
25 Mar, 2025
New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections
This week's new releases include a memoir from Amanda Knox reflecting on her murder case and exoneration, a biography of Yoko Ono, new fiction from Column McCann, and the latest Wicked book Elphie.
25 Mar, 2025
Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention
What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions — even when you have a lot of responsibilities.
25 Mar, 2025
Facing a silver tsunami, Nevada home health care workers demand a $20 minimum wage
Home health care workers in Nevada are lobbying the state legislature to raise caregivers' minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour.
25 Mar, 2025
French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults
Depardieu's long and storied career has turned the trial into a post- #MeToo test of the willingness of France and its movie industry to confront sexual violence and hold influential men accountable.
25 Mar, 2025
Brazil apologizes to families of victims of military dictatorship's mass grave
Brazil's government on Monday apologized to families of victims of the country's military dictatorship whose remains could be among those found in a clandestine mass grave 35 years ago.
25 Mar, 2025
The inside story of how a journalist was sent White House war plans
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
24 Mar, 2025
Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israel...
24 Mar, 2025
23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data
The California biotech firm said in a statement that it is hoping to find a buyer to address its ongoing financial struggles.
24 Mar, 2025
USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul
The head of the U.S. Postal Service is stepping down. Louis DeJoy's exit comes after Trump officials floated controversial ideas for overhauling the agency.
24 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court confronts another challenge to the Voting Rights Act
The case is nearly identical to a case the court ruled on two years ago from Alabama, though the outcome could make it more difficult for minorities to prevail in redistricting cases.
24 Mar, 2025
Lindsay Vonn sets a record straight out of retirement
The decorated skier returned to the sport after six years away due to an injury and has already made a splash.
24 Mar, 2025
Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip
NPR has learned that Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza to fully occupy the territory and establish a military rule over Palestinians there. We learn about this plan and hear about ...
24 Mar, 2025
Judge contends Nazis got more due process than Trump deportees did
The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch.
24 Mar, 2025
Speaking into a microphone? Your audio quality can impact the way people view you
A new study shows that the quality of a person's microphone in a video meeting affects how the speaker is perceived by others.
24 Mar, 2025
Democrats in Trump-won districts call on party to rebrand
Democrats need to flip three seats to take back the House next year – and the path to a majority likely runs through districts President Trump carried. Democrats who won alongside Trump offer their ...
24 Mar, 2025
Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency
Micheal Astrue, former commissioner of Social Security Administration under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told NPR Elon Musk is wrong about Social Security and that there is no widespread fraud.
24 Mar, 2025
The U.S. and Russia are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire
The closed-door talks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh follow U.S. consultations with a Ukrainian delegation on stabilizing the front lines and implementing a proposed 30-day armistice.
24 Mar, 2025
How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration
For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.
24 Mar, 2025
How are inflation or tariffs affecting your shopping and budget? NPR wants to know
Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.
24 Mar, 2025
A legal scholar talks about 10 laws he says are 'ruining America'
In Bad Law, Elie Mystal argues that our country's laws on immigration, abortion and voting rights don't reflect the will of most Americans, and we'd be better off abolishing them and starting over.
24 Mar, 2025
India is hoping its manufacturing industry will profit from Trump's tariffs on China
India is hoping to attract more manufacturing as the Trump administration's tariff policies make it more expensive to do business in China.
24 Mar, 2025
Israel's latest war plans: to occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians
Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captured in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
24 Mar, 2025
Things people forget to clean the most, according to cleaning experts
Kyshawn Lane of Weekly Home Check and Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, share their top house cleaning hacks and tips.
24 Mar, 2025
Reporter's notebook: 8 theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting
Some 30,000 fewer people are dying every year in the U.S. from fentanyl and other street drugs. This shift has stunned addiction experts, reversing decades of rising death.
24 Mar, 2025
Israel's classified military plans for Gaza. And, defining "buy-now, pay-later" loans
Israel is considering plans for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza within a few months. And, examining the pros and cons of "buy-now, pay-later" loans.
24 Mar, 2025
'Twain hated bullies.' Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, which David Letterman called "the most entertaining gathering of the resistance ever."
24 Mar, 2025
One family. One attack. 132 names. A Gaza investigation
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war with Hamas, Gaza health officials say. We reconstructed what happened in one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the war.
24 Mar, 2025
Dreams of a three-peat come crashing at the NCAA basketball tournament
Florida ends UConn's bid to repeat — again — in Sunday action that saw a memorable buzzer-beater. Meanwhile, South Carolina advances in the women's tournament, which rounds out its Sweet 16 on Mon...
24 Mar, 2025
TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis
TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.
24 Mar, 2025
Could legal weed make you sick? Here's how California tries to keep it safe
With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.
24 Mar, 2025
Reporter's Notebook: Eight theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting
Thirty thousand fewer people are dying every year in the U.S. from fentanyl and other street drugs. This shift has stunned addiction experts, reversing decades of rising death. Here are eight theories...
24 Mar, 2025
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting leader
Many observers said Monday's ruling on Han Duck-soo doesn't signal much on the upcoming verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol, as Han wasn't a key figure in Yoon's martial law imposition.
23 Mar, 2025
Max Frankel, former New York Times top editor, dies at 94
Frankel was The New York Times' executive editor from 1986 to 1994. He remained with the newspaper for nearly half a century, ushering it through different eras.
23 Mar, 2025
Venezuela says it will start accepting repatriation flights from the U.S. again
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for the return of the Venezuelan migrants sent by the U.S. to El Salvador, where President Nayib Bukele said they were transferred to a mega-prison.
23 Mar, 2025
How an obscure legal theory shaped the immunity decision and Trump's second term
In Trump v. United States, the Supreme Court held that the president has "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution" for official acts.To reach that conclusion, the High Court grappled with this que...
23 Mar, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opponent kick off their election campaigns
Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
23 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis is discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory infection
The Pontiff left the hospital on Sunday following treatment for a severe respiratory infection that led to bilateral pneumonia.
23 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis makes first public appearance ahead of hospital discharge
The Pontiff's expected discharge comes after a five-week hospitalization for a severe respiratory infection.
23 Mar, 2025
This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles
First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing.
23 Mar, 2025
As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment
For years, Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career regular-season goals was widely thought to be untouchable. Now, the Washington Capitals star has just a handful to go to claim the record as his own.
23 Mar, 2025
Palestinian deaths in Gaza rise above 50,000 as Israel expands its military campaign
The death toll reached the milestone just days after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza, breaking a ceasefire with Hamas.
23 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 26, including Hamas official
Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 26 Palestinians overnight, including a Hamas political leader, as the military ordered new evacuations in the southern city of Rafah.
23 Mar, 2025
Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever
The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.
23 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 19, including Hamas official
Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight, including a Hamas political leader, as the military ordered new evacuations in the southern city of Rafah.
23 Mar, 2025
Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade.
23 Mar, 2025
The U.S. lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, says Kabul
The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister, officials in Kabul said Sunday.
22 Mar, 2025
Hundreds arrested in Turkey in protests against the detention of Istanbul's mayor
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is accused of corruption and terror links. The opposition says Imamoglu's arrest is politically motivated.
22 Mar, 2025
Trump says Boeing will build the new generation of fighter jets, the F-47
Trump said Boeing had won the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's next generation of fighter jets. Little is known about the jet's specifications, appearance or capabilities.
22 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say
The pontiff spent over five weeks being treated for bronchitis that evolved into a severe respiratory illness. When he returns to the Vatican, he will need to rest for two months, his doctor said.
22 Mar, 2025
Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others
While mostly symbolic, the move to revoke security clearances for over a dozen former officials has been seen as a warning to President Trump's adversaries.
22 Mar, 2025
Trump has U.S. Indo-Pacific allies guessing on trade and security
As with Europe, the Trump administration is sending conflicting signals to America's long-standing allies in Asia, with whom the U.S. has deep-rooted security agreements that date back to the 1950s.
22 Mar, 2025
Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims
Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement.
22 Mar, 2025
Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos
Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days.
22 Mar, 2025
From Martha Stewart to Japanese Breakfast, 7 can't-miss interviews this week
Rounding up the big interviews you might have missed, from gardening tips with Martha Stewart to a conversation with a former astronaut about what happens to our bodies after that much time in space.
22 Mar, 2025
Bernie Sanders is drawing record crowds as he pushes Democrats to 'fight oligarchy'
The populist message of Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour has resonated with voters frustrated by President Trump's agenda — and the Democratic Party's muddled response.
22 Mar, 2025
South Sudan is 'on the brink,' U.N. warns amid renewed violence
The world's youngest country is teetering on the brink of another conflict as a regional war looms.
22 Mar, 2025
DHS revokes legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
The Department of Homeland Security's new policy, revoking legal protections for hundreds of thousands, impacts people who are already in the U.S. and who came under a humanitarian parole program.
22 Mar, 2025
A VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans' homes. Some in Congress want to scrap it
An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline
22 Mar, 2025
Where is the NCAA basketball tournament game-winning buzzer-beater?
A wider disparity between major conferences and lesser-known conferences has lent itself to fewer close games in the early rounds of both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
22 Mar, 2025
Israel strikes multiple sites in southern Lebanon in response to rocket attack
Lebanese health officials said two people were killed, including a child, and several more were injured.
21 Mar, 2025
Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'
The president said federal student loans would move to the Small Business Administration, and hinted that the Department of Health and Human Services would take over special education oversight.
21 Mar, 2025
Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files
The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration pushed back, saying this is false.
21 Mar, 2025
Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum
Sudan's army has taken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, in a major turning point during the war. The palace and the capital had been occupied by the Rapid Support Force paramilitary sin...
21 Mar, 2025
Military's DEI purge seen putting its future — and its history — at risk
Many Pentagon materials now labeled as "DEI" were a bit more like advertisements — aimed at recruits who have shown a willingness to serve, military experts tell NPR.
21 Mar, 2025
Elon Musk heads to the Pentagon, sparking controversy
The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration is pushing back, saying this is false.
21 Mar, 2025
Remembering award-winning sports journalist John Feinstein
Feinstein, who died March 13, was known for his insights, and inside portraits, of some of the most talented and temperamental characters in sports. Originally broadcast in 2011.
21 Mar, 2025
Sudan's army recapture presidential palace in Khartoum
Sudan's army has taken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, in a major turning point during the war. The palace and the capital had been occupied by the Rapid Support Force paramilitary sin...
21 Mar, 2025
A young adult book tackles a tough topic: A teen coping with his dad's mental illness
Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular Yasmin book series, has written a new book, The Strongest Heart, that mirrors her own life — growing up with a father who likely had undiagnosed schizophrenia.
21 Mar, 2025
Education Dept. cuts could hurt low-income schools. And, an entertainment rundown
President Trump signed an executive action yesterday to start shutting down the Education Department, which could hurt low-income and rural schools. And, this week's new music, movies and books.
21 Mar, 2025
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
21 Mar, 2025
5 takeaways from this week — from courts pushing back on Trump to wars overseas
Here are five takeaways from a week when President Trump moved ahead with deportations and sweeping changes to the federal government — and ran into obstacles in the courts.
21 Mar, 2025
What's trending in the world of soap operas? Find out in the quiz
This week also saw a highly undramatic object cause drama and the happily undramatic return of the two NASA astronauts who had an unexpected stay on the International Space Station.
21 Mar, 2025
Survive and advance: First-day upsets set the table for March Madness
McNeese and Drake universities stun their heavily favored opponents as the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments roll into their first weekend of play.
21 Mar, 2025
How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools
With cuts to nearly all the staff at the Department of Education's primary data agency, low-income and rural schools may not get the federal funds they rely on in coming years.
21 Mar, 2025
How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power
Already, lower courts have found President Trump's removal of Democratic members of independent agencies to be unlawful. The Trump administration has appealed.
21 Mar, 2025
Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity
Cancer researchers working on health disparities say President Trump's actions could hurt rural whites, who lag behind other groups in cancer screening.
21 Mar, 2025
Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner embraces melancholy in new album
With a new album, Michelle Zauner tells NPR she is finally finding balance between all the things she yearns for: her career goals, a connection to family and a connection to her ancestral home of Kor...
21 Mar, 2025
Court hearing to test legality of deportations under 18th century law
Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order comes as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches.
21 Mar, 2025
Families of deported Venezuelans dispute gang claims after deportations under Alien Enemies Act
NPR talked to the families of four men believed to be in El Salvador. None of them had a serious criminal record in the U.S. Only some had been charged with illegal entry. Three had signed their volun...
21 Mar, 2025
Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China
Taiwan's military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service from four months to one year as it faces a rising threat from China.
21 Mar, 2025
U.S. government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge orders
A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar who was detained by the Trump Administration and accused of spreading Hamas propaganda.
21 Mar, 2025
European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force
The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what's been termed a "reassurance force."
21 Mar, 2025
Heathrow Airport to close Friday after fire knocks out power to part of London
Thousands of homes lost power and about 150 people had to be evacuated after a transformer within an electrical substation caught fire in west London.
20 Mar, 2025
Hollywood filmmaker charged with defrauding Netflix of $11 million
Director Carl Erik Rinsch sold Netflix a sci-fi series. Instead of finishing it, prosecutors allege he spent some of the streamer's money on his own investments, luxury rentals, five Rolls-Royces, a F...
20 Mar, 2025
Zimbabwean millennial Kirsty Coventry gets Olympic top job
Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected to head the International Olympic Committee. The two-time gold medalist is marking a whole new set of 'firsts.'
20 Mar, 2025
UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guilty
The artwork, titled, America, was stolen from the palace where Winston Churchill was born.
20 Mar, 2025
Federal agency responsible for library and museum funding gets a visit from DOGE
Keith E. Sonderling is the new acting head of The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main source of federal funding for libraries and museums across the country. President Trump issued an e...
20 Mar, 2025
Building a Tech Industry in Syria From Scratch
Recently a few hundred people gathered at a Damascus hotel to discuss how to jump-start Syria's tech industry. That sector was basically non-existent during Syria's long civil war. Our correspondent a...
20 Mar, 2025
3 people face federal charges for Tesla attacks. Are such acts domestic terrorism?
Attorney General Pamela Bondi says the accused are part of a "wave of domestic terrorism." Experts say this is a common stance of the federal government and can be used to seek stiffer penalties.
20 Mar, 2025
Why a DOJ prosecutor resigned, telling coworkers and bosses 'you serve no man'
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Murphy resigned from the Department of Justice, telling NPR, 'It just was not a Department of Justice that I any longer wanted to associate with.'"
20 Mar, 2025
Why don't we remember being babies? Brain scans reveal new clues
Why can't we remember when we were babies? Scientists who scanned infants' brains found that they do make memories. The findings suggest these memories may still exist, but are inaccessible to us.
20 Mar, 2025
Judge calls 'woefully insufficient' the Trump administration response to his order
Judge James Boasberg had earlier asked the Trump administration to provide more details about weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador — despite his o...
20 Mar, 2025
Hamas fires first rockets since Israel breaks recent ceasefire
The Israeli military expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, and killed at least 80 Palestinians in a new wave of strikes Thursday. Hamas fired its first rockets since Israel broke a recent ceasefire.
20 Mar, 2025
Trump suspends $175 million in funding to University of Pennsylvania over trans athletes
The University of Pennsylvania found itself at the center of the trans athlete debate when one of its trans students won a series of events during the 2022 swim season.
20 Mar, 2025
Investigators say a Delta jet descended too quickly before Toronto crash last month
Canadian investigators released a preliminary report into last month's Delta Air Lines regional jet rollover landing crash in Toronto. The plane was descending too quickly before it hit the runway.
20 Mar, 2025
Ben & Jerry's alleges its CEO was fired over its political activism. Here's the scoop
Ben & Jerry's alleges its parent company, Unilever, ousted its CEO in retaliation for social media posts supporting progressive causes. The last few years have been a rocky road for the companies.
20 Mar, 2025
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is studying dark energy and the accelerated expansion of the universe.
20 Mar, 2025
West Bank Palestinians displaced by Israel's military fear they'll never go home again
Even as the war in Gaza continues, Israel's prime minister says a "larger and more intense front could be opened" in the West Bank, where more than 40,000 have been displaced in the current operation.
20 Mar, 2025
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry
A Pentagon official not authorized to speak publicly said its review to scrub websites of DEI content was too hasty and also used search terms like "gay," leading to the flagging of Enola Gay images.
20 Mar, 2025
Do you feel you can exercise your right to free speech? NPR wants to hear from you
NPR wants to know who is feeling more and less free to exercise their free speech rights in this moment. Have you found yourself letting loose more under President Trump or are you holding back?
20 Mar, 2025
Israel expands its ground offensive in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets back
The Israeli military expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, and killed at least 80 Palestinians in a new wave of strikes Thursday. Hamas fired its first rockets since Israel broke a recent ceasefire.
20 Mar, 2025
As young male voters shift Right, can the Left compete in the 'battle for the bros'?
Popular podcasts in the "manosphere" helped sway young men to go MAGA in the 2024 election. New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz explains how Democrats can win them back.
20 Mar, 2025
How land-loving iguanas from North America may have ended up in Fiji
A new study suggests iguanas reached Fiji by rafting around 5,000 miles from North America.
20 Mar, 2025
From TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Oz lacks policy experience but has TV show chops. Tom Scully, who led Medicare & Medicaid for President George W. Bush, argues that Oz is well-suited to be a spokesman for Trump's health care agen...
20 Mar, 2025
'Beauty from the ashes.' Texas Panhandle recovering one year after the state's largest wildfire
The Smokehouse Creek fire tore through the Texas Panhandle early last year, burning over a million acres in just weeks. In the small town of Canadian, where the devastation was severe, residents say t...
20 Mar, 2025
Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76
Jordan ran his own team in the 1990s and 2000s in Formula 1. He became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005.
20 Mar, 2025
Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?
March 20 is International Happiness Day — a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.
20 Mar, 2025
New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancy
If our 13.8 billion-year-old cosmos could be considered middle-aged, researchers note these new images captured around its 380,000th birthday represent a snapshot of the universe as a newborn.
20 Mar, 2025
The Fed holds interest rates. And, judge denies request to block DOGE's USIP takeover
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday as concerns loom over President Trump's new tariffs. And, a judge denied a request to block DOGE's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
20 Mar, 2025
Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition
Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.
20 Mar, 2025
Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts
Interior Department employees say they have been scrambling to keep the lights on and do their jobs as budget cuts driven by the Department of Government efficiency team start to bite.
20 Mar, 2025
With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close
Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment.
20 Mar, 2025
COMIC: Still cringing about that awkward moment? Here's what to do about it
Experts demystify the science of awkwardness — and explain how to reduce the emotional intensity of mortifying flashbacks (like that one time you called your teacher "Mommy").
20 Mar, 2025
How well do you know your March Madness trivia? Take our quiz
Do you know your saint schools from state schools? Your legendary coaches from your little brothers? Find out if you're in the Final Four — or didn't even get seeded.
20 Mar, 2025
Malaysia approves a new search for MH370 wreckage in the Indian Ocean
The Boeing 777 plane vanished from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people. The plane headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed.
20 Mar, 2025
Colorado senator on Schumer: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go'
Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet stopped short Wednesday of calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership, but came pretty darn close.
20 Mar, 2025
Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year
Beijing's embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes and noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.
20 Mar, 2025
Trump to sign order aiming to close the Education Department
The Trump administration has already moved to cut the department's staff by half.
19 Mar, 2025
Israel Launches a New Offensive in Gaza
The two month ceasefire in Gaza has come to an end with Israel conducting airstrikes, killing five Hamas officials along with over 400 others, including many children. The Israeli military has also re...
19 Mar, 2025
Jury says Greenpeace owes hundreds of millions of dollars for Dakota pipeline protest
Experts say the verdict has relevance for free speech issues nationwide.
19 Mar, 2025
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Greg Landsman, a lawmaker who signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia had been deleted.
19 Mar, 2025
Trump administration extends opioid emergency as fentanyl deaths drop
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump administration will continue to treat opioid overdoses as a "national security" emergency even as fentanyl deaths decline.
19 Mar, 2025
Judge extends deadline for deportation flight details as DOJ continues to resist
The Justice Department is fighting not to divulge more information about flights that deported alleged gang members to El Salvador. The federal judge is giving lawyers another day to respond.
19 Mar, 2025
Miami Beach drops plans to evict a theater for showing 'No Other Land'
Miami Beach's mayor has dropped an effort to evict and defund an arts cinema after strong opposition from the community and other elected officials.
19 Mar, 2025
As U.S. foreign aid programs grind to a halt, African health leaders look for a silver lining
Chad has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality. A group of midwives helped but now their jobs are on the line — one of many cases where countries must try to keep such programs alive.
19 Mar, 2025
These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that
The project, called Darwin's Cats, aims to enhance our understanding of feline behavior and genetics.
19 Mar, 2025
Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear
Compounding pharmacies have been allowed to essentially make a cheaper version of Eli Lilly's Zepbound, but they have to stop Wednesday. That's left many patients wondering what to do next.
19 Mar, 2025
The Fed holds interest rates steady as Trump's trade agenda sparks uncertainty
The Fed held rates steady, but left the door open to cut them later this year if inflation continues to ease. Trump's tariffs, however, could complicate efforts to bring prices under control.
19 Mar, 2025
'AI Valley' author worries there's 'so much power in the hands of few people'
Author Gary Rivlin says regulation can help control how AI is used: "AI could be an amazing thing around health, medicine, scientific discoveries, education ... as long as we're deliberate about it."
19 Mar, 2025
Louisiana has a long history with French. This immersion school aims to keep it alive
Most Louisianans no longer speak French, but a growing number of schools are now immersing kids in it. At École Pointe-au-Chien, the focus is on teaching local French dialects first.
19 Mar, 2025
It's your last chance to claim pandemic-era stimulus checks, the IRS says. Here's how
The IRS says some Americans who have not filed their 2021 tax returns could be eligible for a pandemic-era relief payment, as long as they do so by April 15. Here's what to know as Tax Day approaches.
19 Mar, 2025
Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
19 Mar, 2025
Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites
Executive orders from President Trump have agencies across the government scrubbing websites of photos and references to transgender people, women and people of color.
19 Mar, 2025
Israel has launched a new ground invasion into Gaza after breaking ceasefire
Israel's military launched a new ground offensive in Gaza, sending troops into areas they retreated from during a two-month ceasefire. This comes a day after airstrikes killed more than 400 people.
19 Mar, 2025
Zelenskyy says he plans to discuss Ukraine ceasefire violations in a call with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to speak with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
19 Mar, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil's immigration case moves to New Jersey from New York
The decision offers a venue compromise in the bellwether case, while Khalil's legal team seeks to release him from detention and block his deportation.
19 Mar, 2025
How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.
19 Mar, 2025
Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install
Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.
19 Mar, 2025
5 ways the pandemic changed us for good, for bad and forever
This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently.
19 Mar, 2025
Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?
Israel launched deadly strikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire. Hamas isn't budging, and more than half of recently freed hostages oppose the renewed war. Why is Israel doing it?
19 Mar, 2025
How astronauts adjust when back on Earth after being in space
Astronauts face several risks during spaceflight, including exposure to radiation.
19 Mar, 2025
Switching from gas to electric? Here's 3 appliances that are easy to install
Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.
19 Mar, 2025
Musk, DOGE violated Constitution, judge says. And, when egg prices might drop
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution when shuttering the USAID. And, a look at when egg prices are likely to drop.
19 Mar, 2025
Stargazing, poetry and meditation: What connects NPR readers to their spirituality
NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, it's poetry and gardening, for others, it's meditation and community.
19 Mar, 2025
Family of U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic believes she drowned
Sudiksha Konanki remains missing after she disappeared during a spring break trip with friends.
19 Mar, 2025
Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
The F-35 was meant as a one-size-fits-all fighter that could be used across NATO. But strained U.S.-Europe relations are giving some member countries second thoughts about the U.S.-built plane.
19 Mar, 2025
After historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills over state lines
Doctors who mail abortion medication pills across state lines have been on alert ever since Louisiana, which bans abortion, indicted a New York doctor for mailing the pills to a woman there.
19 Mar, 2025
Professional players' group likens tennis organizers to a 'cartel' in its lawsuit
The antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association says the organizations that run the sport hold "complete control over the players' pay and working conditions."
19 Mar, 2025
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
The decision sparked angry protests from bullfighting supporters and matadors, some of whom tried to breach a police barricade at the local Congress.
19 Mar, 2025
Sexual misconduct allegations in UN missions topped 100 in 2024
The United Nations has long been in the spotlight over allegations of child rape and other sexual abuses by its peacekeepers, especially by those based in Congo and the Central African Republic.
18 Mar, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump effort to ban transgender troops from military service
The decision by U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes blocks the Department of Defense from carrying through with a policy directive designed to remove transgender service members from the military.
18 Mar, 2025
Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge, as lawsuits pile up
To date, 127 legal cases have been filed against the Trump administration's actions since President Trump took office. The cases challenge an enormous range of subjects.
18 Mar, 2025
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sues Trump administration over canceled contract
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a government-backed overseas broadcaster, sued the Trump administration in an attempt to get it to release funds appropriated by Congress.
18 Mar, 2025
2 NASA astronauts return to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space Station more than nine months, despite launching into space in June for what was expected to be an eight-day mission.
18 Mar, 2025
What is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?
Founded during the Cold War to project American soft power and foreign policy expertise, the federally-funded nonprofit think tank is now in the White House's crosshairs
18 Mar, 2025
Trump and Putin Talk about a Ceasefire in Ukraine
President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end the Russia's war in Ukrai...
18 Mar, 2025
Vice President Vance has a new gig: fundraising for the Republican National Committee
Vance will be the first sitting vice president to serve as party finance chairman, according to the RNC. The move places a top Trump ally within the party's campaign wing ahead of the 2026 midterms.
18 Mar, 2025
Tensions mount as judge demands more answers about deportation flights
Trump administration lawyers defended the weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's order to turn the planes around.
18 Mar, 2025
4 things to know about Judge Boasberg as he battles Trump over deportation flights
Judge Boasberg's role overseeing a new case that challenges the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador has cast an even brighter light on the longtime judge.
18 Mar, 2025
A federal judge says the USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution
A federal judge has found that the Trump administration likely violated the Constitution when it effectively shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development.
18 Mar, 2025
Kremlin says it will halt strikes on Ukraine energy sector after Trump and Putin talk
President Trump has said he wants to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This was his second call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue.
18 Mar, 2025
Tensions mount as DOJ gives sworn response to judge's questions about deportations
Trump administration lawyers defended the weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's order to turn the planes around.
18 Mar, 2025
Firing federal employees was swift. Unwinding the terminations is proving complicated
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary employees it illegally fired. Agencies report they are doing so but placing most of them on paid leave.
18 Mar, 2025
Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says
A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.
18 Mar, 2025
Trump and Putin agree to start talks for a ceasefire in Ukraine
President Trump has said he wants to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This was his second call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue.
18 Mar, 2025
A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology
A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.
18 Mar, 2025
2 NASA astronauts head back to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space Station more than nine months, despite launching into space in June for what was expected to be an eight-day mission.
18 Mar, 2025
4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II.
18 Mar, 2025
German lawmakers approve huge defense and infrastructure spending
Germany's would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers' approval to loosen strict debt rules for higher defense spending as doubts mount about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
18 Mar, 2025
DOGE staff entered the U.S. Institute of Peace with D.C. police help
The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.
18 Mar, 2025
New 'Hunger Games' prequel asks: How well do we really know our history?
Sunrise on the Reaping recounts the 50th annual Hunger Games, telling the story of Haymitch Abernathy. It's themes and events conjure images of today's U.S. political climate.
18 Mar, 2025
New books this week: 'Hunger Games' is back, and young people navigate a new Tanzania
This week brings a number of promising new reads — but none more eagerly awaited than Sunrise on the Reaping. We offer 5 books to consider picking up.
18 Mar, 2025
Last of the classified JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday
About 80,000 documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released, but presidential historians don't expect any bombshell revelations.
18 Mar, 2025
Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants
A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity.
18 Mar, 2025
New 'Hunger Games' prequel reminds that sometimes past truths aren't visible
Sunrise on the Reaping recounts the 50th annual Hunger Games, telling the story of Haymitch Abernathy. It's themes and events conjure images of today's U.S. political climate.
18 Mar, 2025
Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza
Israel said the Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes raise the prospect of a full resumption of war after a nearly two-month ceasefire.
18 Mar, 2025
At 83, Martha Stewart celebrates gardening with her 101st book
Martha Stewart talks gardening, wanting to be "one of the girls" and her 101st book with NPR Morning Edition host Michel Martin.
18 Mar, 2025
Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about deportations over the weekend. And, Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 400.
18 Mar, 2025
Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of air strikes on Gaza
Israel said the Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes raise the prospect of a full resumption of war after a nearly two-month ceasefire.
18 Mar, 2025
In the Missouri Ozarks, residents struggle to rebuild after tornadoes
Twisters that tore through Union County, Missouri killed 6 people. One couple survived against incomprehensible odds in a trailer obliterated by the storm.
18 Mar, 2025
'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts
The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.
18 Mar, 2025
This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't
While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.
18 Mar, 2025
Israel launches a deadly series of attacks on Gaza
Israel said the early Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes appeared to end the current ceasefire that took began in mid-January.
18 Mar, 2025
Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
President Trump said he was ending "immediately" the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children.
18 Mar, 2025
He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires — this weekend he got his second
15-year-old fire survivor Abel Rivera's home in Altadena burned down in January, and he lost everything — including his medal for finishing the 2024 LA Marathon.
18 Mar, 2025
Israel launches deadly series of attacks on Gaza
Israel said the early Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes appeared to end the current ceasefire that took began in mid-January.
18 Mar, 2025
Israel launches deadly series of attack on Gaza
Israel said the early Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza.
17 Mar, 2025
He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires -- this weekend he got his second
17 Mar, 2025
The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patients
While the VA never offered gender-affirming surgery, it did offer treatments like hormone therapy. The agency says less than than 0.1% of the 9 million veterans it provides care for identify as trans.
17 Mar, 2025
Judge seeks sworn declaration from Justice Department in deportation case
At issue was whether plane-loads of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang were deported despite the judge's order to turn the planes around.
17 Mar, 2025
Harvard will be free for students whose families make $100,000 or less
The expanded financial aid plan will also offer free tuition to families that make $200,000 or less. The move comes after affirmative action was barred from the admissions process.
17 Mar, 2025
A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August
Quinterius Chappelle was arrested on a federal charge of second-degree murder in the death of Sahela Sangrait, according to the Pennington County Sheriff's Office.
17 Mar, 2025
Why Are Young Germans Moving to the Extremes?
In Germany's national elections a few weeks ago, one statistic stood out to our Berlin-based correspondent: almost half of young German voters cast their ballot for either the far-right or far-left pa...
17 Mar, 2025
Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient
Charles C. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon in 1970. But a profile of the Vietnam War veteran was caught in an "auto removal process," the Defense Department says.
17 Mar, 2025
Navy warship is sent to the southern border to carry out Trump's immigration plans
Capable of holding over 300 crew members and larger than any Coast Guard vessel, the USS Gravely has been assigned to help tighten border security, operating on both domestic and international waters.
17 Mar, 2025
What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
17 Mar, 2025
Trump tries to void Biden's pardons, blaming autopen. Many presidents have used it
Trump claims without evidence that Biden's Jan. 6 panel pardons are void because he allegedly used an autopen. Autopens have been popular with presidents for decades. Here's what to know about them.
17 Mar, 2025
Trump blames Iran for Houthi attacks on shipping after U.S. strikes in Yemen
Trump blames Iran for Houthi attacks on international shipping
17 Mar, 2025
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
Once a formidable fast-fashion mall staple, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer has been a shell of its former self since it first filed for bankruptcy in 2019.
17 Mar, 2025
A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs
The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough.
17 Mar, 2025
'Red Scare' revisits the fear of Communism that gripped post-WWII America
Writer Clay Risen describes the anti-Communist frenzy that destroyed the careers of thousands of teachers, union activists and civil servants — and connects that era to our current political moment.
17 Mar, 2025
How a firefighter's quick action saved his friend's life
Ronald Osborne was a firefighter for many years. Early in his career, while battling a house fire, his life was in danger. It was another firefighter's quick thinking that saved him.
17 Mar, 2025
A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: 'I have to protect myself'
"When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you've committed a crime, it doesn't matter what the truth is," says Valerie Costa, an anti-Tesla protester.
17 Mar, 2025
Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds
Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.
17 Mar, 2025
Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet
As cancer rates rise among people under 50, more and more parents are facing the heightened emotions and challenging logistics of raising kids while going through treatment.
17 Mar, 2025
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.
17 Mar, 2025
Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case
A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case.
17 Mar, 2025
Researchers are rushing to build AI-powered robots. But will they work?
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the virtual world. But reality bytes.
17 Mar, 2025
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
Residents are assessing damage from severe weather that hit multiple U.S. states over the weekend. And, hundreds of people accused of being in a Venezuelan gang have been deported.
17 Mar, 2025
2 separate cases place the immigration lens on Boston
Two legal immigrants who flew into Boston Logan International Airport have been denied re-entry into the United States after traveling abroad. One was deported in apparent defiance of a judicial order...
17 Mar, 2025
Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest
Arab mediators are working to reach a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that would secure the release of 12 living hostages out of the 24 still believed to be held alive by Hamas in Gaza.
17 Mar, 2025
Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time
With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate...
17 Mar, 2025
A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: 'I have to protect myself.'
"When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you've committed a crime, it doesn't matter what the truth is," said Valerie Costa, an anti-Tesla protester.
17 Mar, 2025
How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math
Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019, before the pandemic. This is the story of how the state pulled it off.
17 Mar, 2025
Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?
Economists say the sharp decline in wholesale egg prices is a positive sign, with some anticipating lower prices at grocery stores in a few weeks.
17 Mar, 2025
What to know about CECOT, El Salvador's mega-prison for gang members
The mega-prison in El Salvador, where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed, has became the latest tool in President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration.
17 Mar, 2025
Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.
Officials are still assessing the scale of property damage in several states after an outbreak of twisters and dust storms hit the region over the weekend that left dozens dead.
16 Mar, 2025
March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men's with a record 14 teams
In an all-time record, 14 of the 68 teams in the men's tournament all come from one conference — the SEC. In the women's, UCLA and South Carolina are top seeds. Games tip off this coming week.
16 Mar, 2025
The March Madness men's bracket is out, and the SEC dominates with a record 14 teams
In an all-time record, 14 of the tournament's 68 teams all come from one conference — the SEC. The women's bracket will be unveiled at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Games tip off this coming week.
16 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago
In the image published online by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff was seated in a wheelchair and praying in the private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
16 Mar, 2025
U.S. deports hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador, despite court order
It was not clear if the deportations happened before a D.C. federal judge ordered the administration to stop using wartime powers to deport anyone immediately, and turn around any planes in the air.
16 Mar, 2025
Crew arrives on ISS to replace astronauts 'stranded' in space for nine months
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were only supposed to be in space for about a week when they launched in June, but problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft extended their journey for months.
16 Mar, 2025
Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang
The Trump admninistration has invoked a 227 year old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they and how wide is their reach?
16 Mar, 2025
Trump administration says South Africa's Ambassador to U.S. is 'persona non grata'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the Ambassador from South Africa -accusing him of hating America and hating Donald Trump.
16 Mar, 2025
Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order
It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in D.C. on Saturday issued an emergency order that told the administration to stop using wartime powers to dep...
16 Mar, 2025
59 dead and more than 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive nightclub fire killed 59 people early Sunday in North Macedonia 's eastern town of Kocani, and injured more than 150. The blaze broke out during a concert by a local pop group.
16 Mar, 2025
The missing children of Syria: Hidden in orphanages under Assad, where are they now?
Assad's forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates.
16 Mar, 2025
Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper
In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning.
16 Mar, 2025
51 dead and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive nightclub fire killed 51 people early Sunday in North Macedonia 's eastern town of Kocani, and injured more than 100. The blaze broke out during a concert by a local pop group.
16 Mar, 2025
March Madness begins for NPR's College Podcast Challenge
Our 10 finalists for the best college podcasts in the country include students from some familiar schools, and a few surprises.
16 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 9, including aid workers and journalists
Two back-to-back Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza killed at least nine people on Saturday, according to Gaza civil defense. Witnesses say several of those killed were aid workers and journalists.
16 Mar, 2025
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station
Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts.
15 Mar, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump's plan to target 'alien enemies' for deportation
Trump invoked the wartime authority Alien Enemies Act, targeting members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua for expedited deportation. But a federal judge blocked the action Saturday evening.
15 Mar, 2025
Trump enacts a 1790s law to target 'alien enemies' for detention and deportation
In a presidential action Saturday, Trump invoked the wartime authority Alien Enemies Act, targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to immediate detention and deportation.
15 Mar, 2025
Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping. The Houthis said nine civilians were killed.
15 Mar, 2025
At least 17 deaths reported as a monster U.S. storm sparks tornadoes
The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, with 11 people killed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reported that multiple people were injured.
15 Mar, 2025
'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks
Federal officials placed 1,000 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.
15 Mar, 2025
Trump Administration say South Africa's Ambassador to U.S. 'persona non grata'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the Ambassador from South Africa -accusing him of hating America and hating Donald Trump.
15 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 9, including aid workers and journalists, witnesses say
Two back-to-back Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza killed at least nine people on Saturday, according to Gaza civil defense. Witnesses say several of those killed were aid workers and journalists.
15 Mar, 2025
At least 16 deaths reported as a monster U.S. storm sparks threat of tornadoes
The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, with 10 people killed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reported that multiple people were injured.
15 Mar, 2025
A monster storm across the U.S. sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 5
Whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least two people killed in Missouri. Three people died in car crashes during a dust storm in the Texas Panhandle.
15 Mar, 2025
'Sounds like censorship to me.' O cinema co-founder slams proposed eviction over film
No Other Land has no U.S. distributor, so the filmmakers have had to make one-on-one deals with cinemas. Art house theaters such as O Cinema have been screening the film independently.
15 Mar, 2025
Here are 8 photography winners with disabilities who show the world their perspective
Here are the winning entries in this year's Global Ability Photography Challenge.
15 Mar, 2025
Opinion: Monopoly money is going digital
There's an app for that! NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the news that the classic board game Monopoly will soon come with a banking app — no more paper money, math, or banking duties required.
15 Mar, 2025
Why there's always room for dessert, according to brain science
It doesn't matter how full you are, you can always fit in a bite or two or three of pie and ice cream. Scientists say it has to due with special neurons in our brain that just can't get enough sugar.
15 Mar, 2025
HUD choked funding to enforce fair-housing laws. Legal aid groups may not survive
Most housing discrimination claims are handled by local nonprofits around the country. They say the Trump administration has hobbled them, and are challenging the cuts as unlawful.
15 Mar, 2025
A new team and a new attitude, Lewis Hamilton cruises into the 2025 Formula 1 season
Lewis Hamilton has a new team, a new outlook and a new hope. Led by the sport's most successful driver, Formula 1's closest season in recent history starts on Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix.
15 Mar, 2025
As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?
Rather than lowering the price, some universities use online courses to subsidize everything else.
15 Mar, 2025
Federal agencies plan for mass layoffs as Trump's workforce cuts continue
Thursday's deadline for federal agencies to submit plans for large-scale layoffs kicks off a new phase in the dramatic restructuring of how the government operates. Here's what that looks like.
15 Mar, 2025
They look like Nazi salutes. Here's why some people think they're a joke
Multiple people have given stiff-arm salutes after Elon Musk did it twice on Inauguration Day. Many claim it was a joke but extremism experts worry the once-taboo salute is getting normalized.
15 Mar, 2025
Threat of tornadoes moves south after storm unleashes winds and fans wildfires
The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, a day after a massive storm system unleashed winds that damaged buildings in several central states.
15 Mar, 2025
U.K.'s Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' meeting to discuss Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a second meeting of global leaders Saturday to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine.
15 Mar, 2025
Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else
The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University: Make a series of major changes or lose out on billions in federal aid.
15 Mar, 2025
Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website
Articles, photos and videos that are seen as promoting DEI will be removed under the new approach.
15 Mar, 2025
Block on Trump's executive orders restricting DEI programs is lifted
An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, allowing the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challengin...
14 Mar, 2025
Transgender veterans' health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on care
In an internal VA memo seen by NPR, the VA says it's rescinding a directive that contains detailed guidance on the kind of care transgender veterans can receive at VA facilities.
14 Mar, 2025
The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says
NWSL's Jessica Berman says the league is adopting a tool to monitor and protect players from online abuse. The NWSL was scrutinized for not doing more to protect player Barbra Banda from harassment.
14 Mar, 2025
Trump reclaims a Justice Department reshaped in his wake
The rare speech at the Justice Department comes as the Trump administration has spent the last several weeks trying to reconfigure the agency, including demoting attorneys who worked on cases related ...
14 Mar, 2025
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, warns of export retaliation due to new Trump tariffs
Tesla has joined the ranks of U.S. companies concerned that Trump's aggressive tariff policies may negatively affect global sales.
14 Mar, 2025
Senate passes spending bill to avoid a government shutdown
The Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.
14 Mar, 2025
From immigration to government spending, Hochul is picking her battles with Trump
Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., has tried to walk a fine political line in dealing with the Trump administration -- choosing her battles, with immigration possibly emerging as the big one to come.
14 Mar, 2025
Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire
Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.
14 Mar, 2025
Senate advances plan to avert shutdown, in vote that exposes Democratic rifts
The Senate voted to advance a spending bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. The vote exposed a deep rift among Democrats.
14 Mar, 2025
More Norwegian ski jumpers have been suspended due to a major cheating scandal
Team officials are accused of altering athletes' suits to enhance their aerodynamics. The suspension by International Ski and Snowboard Federation (IFS) follows last week's FIS Nordic World Ski Champi...
14 Mar, 2025
What Happened to Syria's Lost Children?
In Syria about a decade ago, while the Assad regime was focused on crushing an uprising that challenged its rule, it faced a problem. It had too many children in detention, who had been swept up when ...
14 Mar, 2025
Vice President Vance gets booed at the Kennedy Center
Symphony orchestra audiences aren't known for their rowdiness, but the vice president and second lady Usha Vance were loudly booed by the crowd as they entered the Concert Hall on Thursday night.
14 Mar, 2025
Over 50 universities are under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown
The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being targeted, including Georgetown, Rice, Vanderbilt, and New York University.
14 Mar, 2025
NASA and SpaceX make second attempt this week to launch astronauts
The arrival of the new crew will pave the way for the return of two astronauts who have been "stuck" on the station since June of last year.
14 Mar, 2025
USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' — with limits to employee data access
The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.
14 Mar, 2025
Duterte is declared fit for ICC appearance as his lawyer alleges he was 'abducted'
The former Philippine president, accused of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs," spoke via video link in his initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
14 Mar, 2025
FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks
The Federal Trade Commission is in a "dire resource situation," a federal lawyer said on a call about its major lawsuit against Amazon. Within hours, he retracted the claim.
14 Mar, 2025
Vice President JD Vance gets booed at The Kennedy Center
Symphony orchestra audiences aren't known for their rowdiness, but the Vice President and Second Lady Usha Vance were loudly booed by the crowd as they entered the Concert Hall Thursday night.
14 Mar, 2025
How the pandemic changed the world of disease control for worse -- and for better
Five years after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, there has been progress — and backsliding in the way the world responds to infectious disease.
14 Mar, 2025
A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom
Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal.
14 Mar, 2025
Photos: Across the U.S., sky gazers marvel at the blood moon lunar eclipse
As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to appear as if dipped in a deep red hue in a stunning celestial sight.
14 Mar, 2025
Senate signals plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ
Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.
14 Mar, 2025
Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler
Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.
14 Mar, 2025
Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.
14 Mar, 2025
Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but 'very discouraged' in private
Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs.
14 Mar, 2025
The best and biggest games of 2025 so far
Game studios have cranked out surprising hits ranging from cooperative platformers to historical epics. NPR staff and contributors round up the latest from a promising 2025.
14 Mar, 2025
Senate signal plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ
Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.
14 Mar, 2025
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to appear before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
14 Mar, 2025
Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court
The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.
14 Mar, 2025
Who's in, who's out and who is Billboard's Woman of the Year? Find out in the quiz
If you've been paying attention to international politics, you'll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this week!
14 Mar, 2025
COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge.
14 Mar, 2025
North Dakota went big for Trump. Now many farmers say they face an uncertain future
In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork.
14 Mar, 2025
Trump says the U.S. is in a 'period of transition' — and more takeaways from this week
This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.
14 Mar, 2025
5 nature-inspired ways to bring joy and wonder into your life this spring
Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside.
14 Mar, 2025
NWSL preview: 5 questions that could shape women's soccer this season
Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend.
14 Mar, 2025
When are March Madness brackets released? Here's what to know about Selection Sunday
The 68-team fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will be unveiled Sunday night, and the games begin next week.
14 Mar, 2025
Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.
14 Mar, 2025
Big March storm system threatens U.S. with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk
A storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a wildfire risk.
14 Mar, 2025
The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought
Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.
14 Mar, 2025
Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site
Distraught families from across the country have already started reaching out about clothing items they say they recognize.
14 Mar, 2025
John Feinstein, sports writer and author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69
Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball
14 Mar, 2025
A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated
A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.
14 Mar, 2025
'Deep sense of outrage and betrayal': House Democrats react to Schumer announcement
House Democrats were gathered in Virginia for their annual issues conference when they received the news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was planning to vote to advance a GOP-spending bill.
14 Mar, 2025
Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.
13 Mar, 2025
(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.
13 Mar, 2025
Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats to join him.
13 Mar, 2025
'Doesn't make any sense': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer on govt. efforts to deport him
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.
13 Mar, 2025
Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.
13 Mar, 2025
Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years
Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.
13 Mar, 2025
Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in an upscale neighborhood, destroying an apartment that neighbors said had been vacant for years.
13 Mar, 2025
What Cuts to U.S. Aid Mean in Africa
President Trump has derided aid the U.S. provides overseas as rife with fraud. His administration has moved aggressively to eliminate such funding including cancelling contracts already in progress. T...
13 Mar, 2025
As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners
President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.
13 Mar, 2025
Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions
Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.
13 Mar, 2025
Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown
The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.
13 Mar, 2025
Trump plans to visit the Justice Department Friday, a rare move for a president
The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.
13 Mar, 2025
A man says his stepmom locked him in a room for decades. He escaped by setting a fire
Police in Waterbury, Conn., allege the man's stepmother locked him in his room with limited food and water for over 20 years, until he started a fire using hand sanitizer, printer paper and a lighter.
13 Mar, 2025
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol
European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.
13 Mar, 2025
Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?
Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?
13 Mar, 2025
Editor's Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated
Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules an...
13 Mar, 2025
Trump's hiring freeze has halted local head counts and could threaten the U.S. census
Some towns paid the U.S. Census Bureau to produce new local population counts to try to get more funding. But Trump's hiring freeze derailed their special census plans — and could hurt the 2030 coun...
13 Mar, 2025
Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge rules
Thousands of probationary federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be offered job reinstatement within the next week, a district judge in San Francisco has ruled, because they were ter...
13 Mar, 2025
White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
13 Mar, 2025
A Putin aide rejects Trump's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal
As U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff enters talks in Moscow on a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, an adviser to the Russian president rejected the idea.
13 Mar, 2025
The push to get electric air taxis for the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City
A Vermont company with operations in Utah says it can have electric air taxis ready for service in time for the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Pending federal regulations will be a big factor.
13 Mar, 2025
President Trump's attempts to shrink government target civil rights efforts
President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to take steps to comply with nondiscrimination laws. Some fear women and people of color will lose opportunities.
13 Mar, 2025
Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star
A federal judge has dismissed Fox News as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against former anchor Ed Henry. Former producer Jennifer Eckhart alleges he sexually harassed and raped her.
13 Mar, 2025
EPA targets dozens of regulations. And, 'stranded' astronauts may return to Earth
The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to reconsider more than two dozen rules. And, astronauts "stranded" on the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth.
13 Mar, 2025
Why religious leaders are divided on transgender rights
When Kansas became the 26th state to ban gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.
13 Mar, 2025
Intrigued by buy-now, pay-later loans? Experts break down 6 pros and cons
If you're curious about that option to "pay in four easy installments" on the checkout page when shopping online, here's what to know.
13 Mar, 2025
What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.
This week's vote resulted in a win for pro-independence forces and a rejection of President Trump's rhetoric about annexing the island.
13 Mar, 2025
NIH cuts off more research funding, including for vaccine hesitancy. mRNA may be next
The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.
13 Mar, 2025
NIH cuts off more research funding including for vaccine hesitancy. mRNA could be next
The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.
12 Mar, 2025
NIH cuts off more research funding including for vaccine hesitancy. mRNA could be next.
The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.
12 Mar, 2025
What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic
Sudiksha Konanki is a Virginia resident and a student at the University of Pittsburgh. She was vacationing in Punta Cana with five others when she went missing last week.
12 Mar, 2025
NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and may target mRNA research too
The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.
12 Mar, 2025
A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
12 Mar, 2025
EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.
12 Mar, 2025
NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and and may target mRNA research too
The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.
12 Mar, 2025
The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war
As a trade war grew this week, Ontario's leader threatened a surcharge on Canadian electricity sold in some U.S. states. The episode highlighted the U.S. reliance on imported Canadian power.
12 Mar, 2025
Judge blocks Trump from enforcing 'chilling' order against law firm
While Trump's executive order takes aim at Perkins Coie, the judge said it "casts a chilling harm of blizzard proportion across the entire legal profession."
12 Mar, 2025
What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of Education Department cuts
Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them.
12 Mar, 2025
India Sees Opportunity in U.S. Tariffs
With the U.S. undertaking a tariff war with countries like China, India sees and opening. As goods from China sold in the U.S. get more expensive, India hopes to lure away manufacturers. But can they ...
12 Mar, 2025
Automakers brace for higher costs as steel and aluminum tariffs kick in
Tariffs on steel and aluminum are increasing to 25% — not the 50% that President Trump had recently threatened, but high enough to be a headache for automakers.
12 Mar, 2025
Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here's why
The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point.
12 Mar, 2025
Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detention
The Trump administration has accused Khalil of engaging in anti-Semitic activity and support of Hamas. The administration wants Khalil deported. But he's a legal permanent resident, and his attorneys ...
12 Mar, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte is in custody in The Hague for crimes against humanity trial
The former Philippine president is the first former leader from Asia to face charges at the International Criminal Court. Human rights groups say his violent crackdowns left up to 30,000 dead.
12 Mar, 2025
NASA's latest space launch: 'Stranded' astronauts and messy politics
President Trump and Elon Musk claim the Biden administration abandoned two astronauts in space. But the publicly available evidence suggests a different story.
12 Mar, 2025
Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort
Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.
12 Mar, 2025
What Trump's cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students
The DoE is cutting staff, halting grants and pressuring schools on various administration priorities. Washington Post writer Laura Meckler discusses its destabilizing effect on the education system.
12 Mar, 2025
Inflation eased a touch in February — but Trump's tariffs cloud outlook
Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.
12 Mar, 2025
Inflation eased a touch in February -- but Trump's tariffs cloud outlook
Consumer prices last month rose 2.8% from a year ago, slower than the 3% annual gain seen in January — but the prospect of a trade war is clouding the outlook for inflation.
12 Mar, 2025
Congress reignites a bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination
Previous attempts to pass the legislation banning hair discrimination have stalled in Congress.
12 Mar, 2025
Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.
12 Mar, 2025
An urgent argument for the HPV vaccine
Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.
12 Mar, 2025
Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza
President Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is taking part in ceasefire talks in Qatar, the most serious Israel-Hamas talks since Trump took office.
12 Mar, 2025
Education Department's major cuts to its staff. And, a proposed Ukraine peace deal
The Department of Education said it will cut around 50% of its workforce. And, the U.S. has announced it will be resuming military aid to Ukraine.
12 Mar, 2025
NASA's latest space launch: Stranded astronauts and messy politics
President Trump and Elon Musk claim the Biden administration abandoned two astronauts in space. But the publicly available evidence suggests a different story.
12 Mar, 2025
A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know
Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.
12 Mar, 2025
If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question
Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.
12 Mar, 2025
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say
The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway...
12 Mar, 2025
5 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure
They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.
12 Mar, 2025
Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries
TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened.
12 Mar, 2025
America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now.
Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development.
12 Mar, 2025
Opposition party wins the most votes in Greenland election amid Trump takeover talk
The Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result in an election in the shadow of President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island.
12 Mar, 2025
Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles
Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off.
12 Mar, 2025
The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. products, responding to the Trump administration rise in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
12 Mar, 2025
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' U.S. tariffs, prime minister says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum were unjustified, but his government would not retaliate with its own tariffs.
11 Mar, 2025
Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White House
The president perused a series of Teslas with the company's CEO, who also serves as Trump's adviser.
11 Mar, 2025
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
11 Mar, 2025
Manchester United announces plans for a new $2.5 billion stadium
The plans include the demolition of Old Trafford, the team's iconic 115-year-old stadium.
11 Mar, 2025
Law firm says Trump order targeting it specifically is attack on rule of law
Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discr...
11 Mar, 2025
Stocks sink again, as Trump's tariff policies spark chaos
Trump has long boasted about the market's performance under him. But now he seems to have other priorities.
11 Mar, 2025
U.S. Education Department switches to remote work amid talk of layoffs
The announcement further unsettled department employees who have spent the past several weeks anticipating sweeping staff cuts.
11 Mar, 2025
Manchester United announces plans for a new $2.5 billion stadium next to Old Trafford
The plans include the demolition of Old Trafford, the team's iconic 115-year-old stadium.
11 Mar, 2025
Rising Sectarian Violence In Syria
In a part of Syria that had been a stronghold of deposed dictator Bashar Al-Assad, there has been a wave of violence against Alawites, the religious minority of the Assad family. Hundreds of Alawites ...
11 Mar, 2025
White House says immigration officials are seeking more pro-Palestinian protesters
Following the arrest of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Department of Homeland Security is working to make additional arrests.
11 Mar, 2025
Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat
President Trump tussled with Canada over tariffs on Tuesday as hikes against steel and aluminum imports are set to take effect.
11 Mar, 2025
'There's a serious safety issue,' investigators say following DCA midair collision
The January midair collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
11 Mar, 2025
The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire
The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.
11 Mar, 2025
With deadline near, House speaker says GOP can pass spending bill without Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, told reporters on Tuesday that he believes Republicans will be able to pass a partisan spending bill without the help of Democrats.
11 Mar, 2025
'There's a serious safety issue', investigators say following DCA mid-air collision
The January mid-air collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
11 Mar, 2025
Green card holders' rights in spotlight after arrest of pro-Palestinian activist
A New York federal judge is set to hear pivotal questions in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of large Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University who now faces deportation after his arrest by...
11 Mar, 2025
Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has framed today's vote as a "fateful choice." Polls show most support independence from Denmark, but the speed and timing of such a move are matters of debate.
11 Mar, 2025
He fled Syria's war as a teenager. He went back to help launch a tech industry
Abdulwahab Omira escaped Syria's war with his family as a teenager. He recently returned as a Stanford graduate student and a budding entrepreneur, hoping to help jumpstart the country's tech industry...
11 Mar, 2025
Stocks sink again, as Trump doubles down on tariffs
Trump has long boasted about the market's performance under him. But now he seems to have other priorities.
11 Mar, 2025
Ukraine wants 'constructive, friendly' talks with the U.S. as they meet in Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic teams from Ukraine and the United States are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday in steps toward ending a full-scale war started by Russia in 2022.
11 Mar, 2025
Bags fly for a fee: Southwest Airlines cancels its free checked luggage perk
The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks.
11 Mar, 2025
Moving Palestinians out of Gaza? Trump's idea takes on a life of its own in Israel
Arab countries reject Gaza displacement as ethnic cleansing, but Israeli officials say they are working on plans to make it happen, and polls suggest most Israelis are open to the idea.
11 Mar, 2025
'Murder the Truth' describes a campaign to silence journalists and curb free speech
New York Times editor David Enrich talks about a wave of recent legal attacks on journalists — led by tech billionaires, corporations and political figures like President Trump.
11 Mar, 2025
With deadline looming Speaker predicts GOP can pass spending bill without Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, told reporters on Tuesday that he believes Republicans will be able to pass a partisan spending bill without the help of Democrats.
11 Mar, 2025
March 11, 2020: The day everything changed
The WHO declared a pandemic. The NBA shut down its season. President Trump banned travel from Europe. Tom Hanks tested positive. On one day five years ago, the coronavirus became very real in America.
11 Mar, 2025
Trump announces double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
President Trump said it plans to put a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada in an escalation of recent trade tensions between the countries.
11 Mar, 2025
As Trump downplays economic fears, this data shows people feel differently
Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
11 Mar, 2025
New books this week: A foodie memoir, a missing child, witches illustrated, and more
Care and Feeding chronicles life in the culinary world. All the Other Mothers Hate Me follows a mom turned amateur detective. Plus, Karen Russell's first full-length novel since Swamplandia!
11 Mar, 2025
Dear Life Kit: My best friend said he'd unfriend me if I ever had kids
A reader is taken aback by her best friend's reaction to the possibility that she might want kids. He says that if she had kids, it would change everything between them. Friendship experts weigh in.
11 Mar, 2025
Economic uncertainty can trigger recession — and your spending could hold the key
Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
11 Mar, 2025
Stock markets fall over tariff concerns. And, fentanyl deaths drop in every state
The stock market fell yesterday as investors worry that Trump's tariffs will slow the economy and possibly lead the U.S. into a recession. And, fatal fentanyl overdoses are down in every U.S. state.
11 Mar, 2025
What to know about this week's 'blood worm moon' total lunar eclipse
This total lunar eclipse — the first in three years — will feature a "blood worm moon," so named for the reddish hue of its glow and the time of year it's occurring.
11 Mar, 2025
How meme coins rose from obscurity to their current popularity
Meme coins are popular these days with everyone from c-list celebrities to President Trump. Planet Money has the story of how they went from a one-off joke to a speculative frenzy worth billions.
11 Mar, 2025
The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it
Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.
11 Mar, 2025
Former Navy SEALs say they're making marine conservation cool
A group called Force Blue, which does conservation work across the country, is providing what they call "mission therapy" to veterans who miss the camaraderie and the sense of purpose of service.
11 Mar, 2025
RFK says most vaccine advisers have conflicts of interest. A report shows they don't
The Health Secretary's assertion inaccurately characterizes the 2009 government report he cites, according to an NPR review and interviews with former committee members.
11 Mar, 2025
How reliable is the government's economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns
The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government da...
11 Mar, 2025
Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import 1 million sheep ahead of Islam's Eid Al-Adha
North Africa is enduring its seventh consecutive year of extreme heat and below-average rainfall. The drought has shrunk harvests and driven up the price of animal feed needed to raise livestock.
11 Mar, 2025
Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity, the Philippine government said.
11 Mar, 2025
City crews have begun painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' street mural in D.C.
In June 2020, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" had been painted on the pavement by the city in uppercase, yellow letters, covering two blocks on 16th Street, about a quarter mile from the White House.
10 Mar, 2025
Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled
In a memo posted to X on Monday morning, the secretary of state said 5,200 contracts had been canceled following a six-week review.
10 Mar, 2025
Canada's Hudson's Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
The department store chain, founded in 1670, can't pay its debts and says the pandemic, inflation and now trade tensions have hurt its financial future.
10 Mar, 2025
Canada's Next Prime Minister; UN World Heritage Soap
Mark Carney once lead the central bank of Canada and then was tapped to do the same job in England. So he knows a lot about government and finance but he has never held elected office. This weekend he...
10 Mar, 2025
Arrest of pro-Palestinian protester shows escalation in Trump deportation efforts
The move is an escalation in Trump's effort to increase deportations from the U.S. and strip protections from those who violate the new administration's priorities.
10 Mar, 2025
To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)
According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.
10 Mar, 2025
Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault
A new suit in an ongoing legal battle between the billionaire and the liberal advocacy group claims Musk's legal attacks are impeding the organization's work.
10 Mar, 2025
Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for 5 to 10 years, a U.S. official says
President Trump's hostage affairs envoy, Adam Boehler, says a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could happen "within weeks," as he defends his direct talks with Hamas.
10 Mar, 2025
Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
10 Mar, 2025
Arrest of Palestinian protester shows escalation in Trump deportation efforts
The move is an escalation in Trump's effort to increase deportations from the U.S. and strip protections from those who violate the new administration's priorities.
10 Mar, 2025
U.S. tanker is leaking fuel in the North Sea after a collision with a container ship
Jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea after a U.S.-flagged fuel tanker collided with a cargo ship off the eastern coast of England. Thirty-seven people have been brought to shore.
10 Mar, 2025
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
The latest measure, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, follows years of delays and efforts to have Harriet Tubman replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
10 Mar, 2025
Top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned today, accusing the paper's publisher of killing her piece on owner Jeff Bezos' overhaul of its opinion pages.
10 Mar, 2025
5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister
Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."
10 Mar, 2025
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?
Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
10 Mar, 2025
How the science of savoring can help you nurture your relationships
Learn this simple practice that researchers say can strengthen bonds with loved ones and improve your daily well-being.
10 Mar, 2025
A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake
U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Kari Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.
10 Mar, 2025
Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says
President Trump's hostage affairs envoy, Adam Boehler, says a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could happen "within weeks," as he defends his direct talks with Hamas.
10 Mar, 2025
House Republicans propose plan to avoid shutdown. And, Canada's next prime minister
House Republicans unveiled a bill that has to be approved by Friday to avoid a government shutdown. And, what we know about Mark Carney, who won the leadership contest for Canada's Liberal Party.
10 Mar, 2025
Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery
In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges.
10 Mar, 2025
Benita Long disappeared. So why wasn't she added to this missing person database?
A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added.
10 Mar, 2025
Driving while high is hard to detect. States are racing to find a good tool
Police are experimenting with various methods to determine whether drivers are under the influence of marijuana, but unlike alcohol, a number of factors make that difficult to know with certainty.
10 Mar, 2025
Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
10 Mar, 2025
More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal
At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot interve...
10 Mar, 2025
Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for a USPS takeover
The Trump administration has suggested bringing the U.S. Postal Service under White House control, and having mail carriers conduct the census. Here's what to know about the controversial ideas.
10 Mar, 2025
In their own words: How COVID changed America
The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured.
10 Mar, 2025
A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport, injuring 5 passengers
The crash happened around 3 p.m. Sunday just south of Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township. All five victims were taken to hospitals. Nobody on the ground was hurt.
10 Mar, 2025
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the capital city under President Trump
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city's home rule under President Trump's second term and the planned removal of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
10 Mar, 2025
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
Mahmoud Khalil was inside his university-owned apartment Saturday night when several Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered and took him into custody.
10 Mar, 2025
Surprise strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport affects more than 40,000 passengers
The walkout, which reportedly took place with only about a half-hour advance notice, came before a broader series of preannounced strikes across 13 airports in Germany on Monday.
10 Mar, 2025
Mark Carney to be Canada's next Prime Minister
Carney, 59, will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced in January that he would step down amid low approval ratings following a decade in office.
09 Mar, 2025
Canada's new Prime Minister is Mark Carney
Carney, 59, will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced in January that he would step down amid low approval ratings following a decade in office.
09 Mar, 2025
More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge
A human rights group characterized the killings as executions and massacres, carried out in revenge against the Alawite community, which made up Assad's longtime base of support.
09 Mar, 2025
Trump rebuffed by Iran's leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation
Iran's UN mission says its open to limited talks over "militarization" of its nuclear program
09 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis pens prayer thanking hospital staff, as he shows 'mild improvement'
The Holy See Press Office said the pontiff has shown "a good response to the therapies." He was hospitalized on Feb. 14 for a case of bronchitis.
09 Mar, 2025
Trump dismisses concerns over back-and-forth levies, says 'tariffs could go up'
President Trump says economy is in a "period of transition" and can't predict if U.S. will fall into a recession
09 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis pens prayer thanking hospital staff, as he shows "mild improvement"
The Holy See Press Office said the pontiff has shown "a good response to the therapies." He was hospitalized on Feb. 14 for a case of bronchitis.
09 Mar, 2025
Secret Service says it shot an armed man near the White House after a confrontation
A man who was brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C., was shot by Secret Service officers near the White House on Sunday morning, the Secret Service said.
09 Mar, 2025
This synagogue calls itself 'anti-Zionist.' Here's what that means in practice
Tzedek Chicago calls itself anti-Zionist congregation, meaning it does not support a Jewish nation-state.
09 Mar, 2025
U.S. Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House after a confrontation
A man who was brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C., was shot by Secret Service officers near the White House on Sunday morning, the Secret Service said.
09 Mar, 2025
5 years ago, movie theaters closed. NPR's movie critic looks back at COVID-19
The pandemic decimated the box office and the reshaped the moviegoing experience. NPR's movie critic, Bob Mondello, looks back on how his job changed during the early months of COVID-19.
09 Mar, 2025
60 years after Bloody Sunday in Alabama, elusive racial progress in Selma
Events in Selma, Ala. six decades ago helped win support for the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Today local activists say they're still fighting stubborn segregation, poverty and gun violence.
09 Mar, 2025
Trump DOJ's limits on FACE Act enforcement fuel concern from abortion providers
New Justice Department leaders say past enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act is "the prototypical example" of what they call "the weaponization of law enforcement."
09 Mar, 2025
This Women's History Month, readers tell NPR about the women who changed their lives
Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest impacts on their lives.
09 Mar, 2025
Daylight saving time has started. Here's how to adjust
The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you ad...
09 Mar, 2025
New York governor declares state of emergency for brush fires on Long Island
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway.
09 Mar, 2025
Experts warn that recent school shootings show growth in new radicalization pattern
Some researchers say these recent attacks are examples of "nonideological" terrorism — the result of several antisocial, decentralized, online networks coming together.
08 Mar, 2025
Vatican says hospitalized Pope Francis is showing 'gradual, slight improvement'
The 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday.
08 Mar, 2025
D.C.'s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased. Look back at the iconic street painting
Over the past five years, Washington, D.C.'s iconic Black Lives Matter street painting has served as a powerful symbol of activism and a gathering place for joy and resistance.
08 Mar, 2025
GOP unveils stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. They may not have the votes.
House Republicans released the text of a continuing resolution that would fund the government through Sept. 30. Now, passing it in a narrowly divided chamber is the next hurdle.
08 Mar, 2025
Opinion: Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China has echoes of 10 years ago
Thailand's recent deportations of Uyghurs to China have eerie parallels with a large deportation in 2015, in which the country bowed to Beijing, writes historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom.
08 Mar, 2025
Opinion: Don't call this coffee an Americano!
Canadians fed up with tariff threats and suggestions of Canada becoming the 51st state are now calling Americano coffee drinks "Canadianos." NPR's Scott Simon explains.
08 Mar, 2025
Failure is an option. Here's why some new space ventures go sideways
Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.
08 Mar, 2025
States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees
The District of Columbia, Maryland and 18 other states have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking the reinstatement of tens of thousands of federal employees fired since mid-February.
08 Mar, 2025
60 years since U.S. troops entered Vietnam, an Army Vet recalls his journey
As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Specialist Henry Smithers who was among the millions of American servicemen and women deployed to Vietnam during the conflict.
08 Mar, 2025
Portraits of women who 'shine a light': from an 'analog' astronaut to a watermelon farmer
The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, has a new photo exhibit in honor of International Women's Day: "Iconic Women: From Everyday Life to Global Heroes."
08 Mar, 2025
Dairy farmers in Wisconsin see federal funding unfrozen as others are left waiting
Dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers are breathing a sigh of relief after federal funds they had been awarded were released and payments are now being promised. But anxiety persists for some.
08 Mar, 2025
Newly restored photos show the ruin of 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma on its 60th anniversary
James "Spider" Martin was assigned to photograph the protests in Alabama after civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson was killed by state troopers.
08 Mar, 2025
Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it out
Whether you're thinking about starting a new career or moving to a different city, these exercises can help you make hard decisions with more confidence and clarity.
08 Mar, 2025
DOGE's effort to slash government is now coming for buildings and people who run them
The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds. The agency in charge of federal real estate is also slashing staff.
08 Mar, 2025
A South Carolina prisoner is the first executed by a firing squad in 15 years
A South Carolina man who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat was executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by that method.
08 Mar, 2025
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64
Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.
08 Mar, 2025
Trump signs executive action targeting public service loan program
The program forgives the loans of borrowers who work in public service. The executive action would exclude those who work for certain organizations.
07 Mar, 2025
Former government watchdog on his decision to end legal fight challenging his firing
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hampton Dellinger, who formerly led an independent watchdog agency, about his decision to drop his lawsuit challenging Trump's attempt to fire him without cause.
07 Mar, 2025
New research reveals ancient humans used animal bone tools much earlier than thought
The handcrafted tools found in Tanzania were made 1.5 million years ago and were fashioned primarily from the bones of elephants and hippopotamuses.
07 Mar, 2025
President Trump brings back practice of detaining families together
President Trump — and several other former presidents — also detained families during his first term in an effort to deter migration through the southern border.
07 Mar, 2025
A Lagos community, destroyed in one day
At least 9,000 people have been forcefully evicted from a riverside community in Nigeria's most populous city, Lagos. Like many waterfront communities across the city, it has faced multiple threats an...
07 Mar, 2025
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say
Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, authorities revealed Friday.
07 Mar, 2025
Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal dollars for Columbia University
The administration said it was cancelling grants and other federal awards for Columbia for an alleged failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.
07 Mar, 2025
The soundtrack to King Charles' life features music from Kylie Minogue
King Charles III has admitted he is not impervious to a generational earworm like Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head," after sharing a playlist that represents the soundtrack of his life.
07 Mar, 2025
Marco Rubio pivots to America First diplomacy
It's been a little more than a week since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Vice President JD Vance was in the meeting too. And Secretary of S...
07 Mar, 2025
The job market is still pretty solid — but there are warning signs ahead
U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.1% from 4.0% in January.
07 Mar, 2025
Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan
A letter from two House Democrats presses Rubio for details about who approved an effort to try to use hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money on armored electric vehicles from Tesla.
07 Mar, 2025
The Dangerous Popularity of Skin Whitening Products in Nigeria
In many parts of the world skin whitening is a major industry, but women in Nigeria have a particular fondness for creams and lotions that promise to lighten their skin. By one estimate, over 77% of w...
07 Mar, 2025
Florida says its cops are ready to help ICE with deportations
Florida is going all-in on President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ushered in a new law that formalizes agreements between all 67 Florida sheriffs and U.S. Immigratio...
07 Mar, 2025
Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-cancelled $400 million Tesla plan
A letter from two House Democrats presses Rubio for details about who approved an effort to try to use hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money on armored electric vehicles from Tesla.
07 Mar, 2025
Syria imposes curfew after its worst clashes since the Assad regime ouster
Syria's new government sent in security reinforcements and imposed curfews on a coastal area after major clashes with fighters loyal to the deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
07 Mar, 2025
A former Olympic snowboarder makes the FBI's Most Wanted list
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder-turned-alleged-drug trafficker, "went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine," the FBI says.
07 Mar, 2025
War heroes are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had given the military until Wednesday to remove content highlighting diversity efforts following an executive order ending those programs across the government.
07 Mar, 2025
She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on
An unknown number of fired CDC workers got their jobs back this week. Among them was Bri McNulty, who had shared her story with NPR.
07 Mar, 2025
The job market is still pretty solid -- but there are warning signs ahead
U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.1% from 4% in January.
07 Mar, 2025
How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town
The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.
07 Mar, 2025
Monthly jobs report to be released. And, the White House to host a crypto event
The Labor Department will release the monthly jobs report card today, which is expected to show solid growth. But that's not the whole picture. And, the White House will host a cryptocurrency summit.
07 Mar, 2025
A look at some of the creative ways companies try to dodge high tariffs
Companies can try to avoid or minimize tariffs by requesting exemptions or legally reclassifying their products. Here's a look at some of the strategies that have worked in the past.
07 Mar, 2025
'Queen of the Ring' star Emily Bett Rickards on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke
In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female athlete in...
07 Mar, 2025
The short history of Trump's tariff chaos — and more that happened this week
It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.
07 Mar, 2025
Don't let daylight saving time mess with your sleep. Sign up for our special newsletter
Prepare yourself for the time change and sign up for our one-week newsletter series, Life Kit's Guide to Better Sleep. You'll get science-backed strategies to help you get your sleep back on track.
07 Mar, 2025
Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday
President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, directing officials to find "budget-neutral" ways to grow it.
07 Mar, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?
The changes Trump reportedly is proposing to the Postal Service, such as a merger with the Department of Commerce, would likely be challenged in federal court, experts say.
07 Mar, 2025
Why VA mental health workers feel Elon Musk's emails are psychological warfare
Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care.
07 Mar, 2025
Afghans in Pakistan awaiting U.S. resettlement are stuck in a treacherous limbo
The Trump administration has halted the U.S. refugee program, Pakistan is taking steps to force Afghans out — and their lives may be at risk if they return to their own country.
07 Mar, 2025
Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message
There are now two confirmed deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread from West Texas across the border into New Mexico. And infectious disease doctors are concerned RFK Jr's response is missing th...
07 Mar, 2025
Trump says nobody has heard of Lesotho. Can you answer our quiz question about it?
It was another action-packed week, with the Academy Awards, Mardi Gras and the president's address to Congress. Did you pay attention?
07 Mar, 2025
Farmers strongly back Trump. A new trade war could test their loyalty
American farmers have stood firmly behind President Trump even when his trade policies hurt them. The latest trade war, which could be even worse for their sector, promises to test those ties again.
07 Mar, 2025
If you see something (woke), say something
Code Switch's Gene Demby looks into the Department of Education's new end-DEI portal that asks Americans to narc on their local public schools.
07 Mar, 2025
Five takeaways: China's foreign minister slams Trump's 'two-faced' policies
China's top foreign policy official addressed the escalating trade war with the U.S. and promoted China as an "anchor" on the global stage as America retreats from international involvement.
07 Mar, 2025
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London
The French transport minister said traffic would be ''strongly disrupted'' throughout the day with only limited service resuming in the afternoon, and urged travelers to postpone their trips.
07 Mar, 2025
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion
A buyout to take the drugstore chain private would give it more flexibility to make changes to improve its business without worrying about Wall Street's reaction.
07 Mar, 2025
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail
The decision would allow Yoon to stand his criminal trial while not being physically detained. The court is expected to rule soon on whether to uphold his impeachment or remove him from office.
06 Mar, 2025
Arts groups sue NEA for new 'gender ideology'-related grant restrictions
The lawsuit pushes back against a recent executive order from President Donald Trump that asks funding applicants to agree not to promote "gender ideology" in their work.
06 Mar, 2025
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket but lost contact minutes into the test flight.
06 Mar, 2025
Arts groups sue NEA for new "gender ideology"-related grant restrictions
The lawsuit pushes back against a recent executive order from President Donald Trump that asks funding applicants to agree not to promote "gender ideology" in their work.
06 Mar, 2025
SpaceX loses contact with spacecraft during Starship mega rocket test flight
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket but lost contact minutes into the test flight.
06 Mar, 2025
The European Union Decides to Rearm
Leaders of the European Union have voted to approve a plan to dramatically increase defense spending. The move is a reaction to the U.S. reducing its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia's in...
06 Mar, 2025
Trump says Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, are in charge of agency cuts
The president's message to his Cabinet secretaries comes amid continuing questions over the role of billionaire adviser Elon Musk in the drastic reshaping of the federal government.
06 Mar, 2025
When it comes to the economy, it's all about uncertainty
Like a lot of economists, Mark Zandi, with Moody's Analytics, thinks President Trump's across-the-board tariffs are a bad idea. Saying, "Tariffs, broad-based tariffs, are a real problem for the econom...
06 Mar, 2025
Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.
06 Mar, 2025
5 takeaways from the confirmation hearing for Trump's FDA nominee
Dr. Marty Makary, President Trump's pick to run the Food and Drug Administration, faced questions from the Senate HELP Committee on the abortion pill, vaccines, FDA firings and chemicals in food.
06 Mar, 2025
California man charged after Lego larceny worth $25,000
The heists occurred in several California counties, where the alleged thief would load his shopping cart with the expensive building toys and disappear into the parking lot in a matter of minutes.
06 Mar, 2025
A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories
Members of Congress and civil rights groups are condemning past comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, including some which critics called antisemitic.
06 Mar, 2025
South Korean fighter jets drop bombs in the wrong place, injuring 8 people
The air force said the jets were taking part in a drill with the U.S. military in Pocheon, a city close to the border with North Korea, when they dropped bombs just outside a firing range.
06 Mar, 2025
Trump's latest tariff twist: a break for Mexico and Canada
Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. Markets tanked. And by Thursday, he had decided to broadly lift them.
06 Mar, 2025
Democracy-promoting organization sues the Trump administration over withheld funds
President Ronald Reagan laid the rhetorical foundations for the National Endowment for Democracy in a 1982 speech to the British Parliament. Support for its creation in Congress was bipartisan.
06 Mar, 2025
Trump says 'male circumcision in Mozambique' is a 'scam.' What's the program about?
In his Tuesday address to Congress, President Trump listed U.S.-funded programs that he considers an "appalling waste" — including "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique."
06 Mar, 2025
Intuitive Machines probe is on the moon but its status is uncertain
Commercial company Intuitive Machines has put its second probe on the moon, but it was not immediately clear if the vehicle was upright and fully functioning.
06 Mar, 2025
That galaxy next door? It's home to a monster black hole
The Large Magellanic Cloud, a close neighbor to the Milky Way, may house a giant black hole. It's the closest supermassive black hole outside of our galaxy.
06 Mar, 2025
'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances
The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
06 Mar, 2025
Trump's latest tariff twist: a one-month break for Mexico
Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico this week. Yesterday, he gave U.S.-made cars a break. Today, he is giving Mexico a broader exemption.
06 Mar, 2025
At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs
The Inspired Home Show in Chicago draws housewares industry insiders from all over the country to network and show off their latest gadgets. This year, they're making plans to cope with tariffs.
06 Mar, 2025
WATCH LIVE: Intuitive Machines attempts to land probe near lunar south pole
Commercial company Intuitive Machines is attempting to land a probe near the lunar south pole. If successful, it will be the second time a private company has landed on the moon in less than a week.
06 Mar, 2025
A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."
06 Mar, 2025
Fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during exercises, injuring 8 South Koreans
The air force said the jets were taking part in a drill with the U.S. military in Pocheon, a city close to the border with North Korea, when they dropped bombs just outside a firing range.
06 Mar, 2025
House votes to censure Texas Democrat Al Green for protest during Trump address
Texas Rep. Al Green, a Democrat, was officially censured Thursday in a vote in the House following his protest on Tuesday during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
06 Mar, 2025
Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know
Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.
06 Mar, 2025
Palestinians freed in the ceasefire say Israeli forces harass them and their families
Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.
06 Mar, 2025
European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support
European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There's new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
06 Mar, 2025
Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future
The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.
06 Mar, 2025
Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires
The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.
06 Mar, 2025
Only about 3% of applicants to run in the NYC Marathon will be accepted
This year's chances of winning a lottery to enter the New York City marathon are roughly equivalent to being accepted to Harvard.
06 Mar, 2025
Automakers granted relief from tariffs. And, fired USDA workers return to work
President Trump announced a one-month reprieve from import tariffs for automakers after he imposed them on Canada and Mexico. And, thousands of fired USDA workers return to work today.
06 Mar, 2025
Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?
When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.
06 Mar, 2025
State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?
Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these races weren't always like this.
06 Mar, 2025
DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers
Even if you take DOGE's savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.
06 Mar, 2025
How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?
President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?
06 Mar, 2025
As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions
The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.
06 Mar, 2025
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
05 Mar, 2025
Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules
A U.S. appeals court has sided with the administration in allowing the removal of Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel. The office investigates actions like whistleblower retaliation.
05 Mar, 2025
Volunteers help fired federal workers re-enter the job market
A "federal employees transition workshop" in Philadelphia drew dozens of newly-unemployed people, many still in shock about losing their jobs.
05 Mar, 2025
Trump says tariffs will help stop fentanyl. Many of his claims on the crisis are untrue
Trump continues to link his tariffs to fentanyl and overdose deaths — in his speech to Congress and on social media. But many of his statements about the fentanyl crisis aren't factual.
05 Mar, 2025
NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists and LGBTQ history
This is part of an ongoing move by the federal government to remove and alter National Park Service webpages related to LGBTQ history.
05 Mar, 2025
In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show
Like the Super Bowl mid-game spectaculars, the 2026 final game slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will include the World Cup's very first halftime show.
05 Mar, 2025
By the numbers: Does LeBron James' new points record shake up the GOAT debate?
LeBron James has been so good for so long, there's a famous running joke about when he might slow down. At age 40, where does his 50,000 career points record put him in the GOAT debate?
05 Mar, 2025
What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'
President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.
05 Mar, 2025
Can democrats find their way out of the wilderness?
A hundred minutes — that's how long President Trump had the floor — literally — last night.A hundred minutes he used to lay out his agenda, his grievances and what he argued are the accomplishme...
05 Mar, 2025
Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs
The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
05 Mar, 2025
NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists
This is part of an ongoing move by the federal government to remove and alter National Park Service webpages related to LGBTQ history.
05 Mar, 2025
Going Back in Time to Soviet Central Asia's Boogie Nights
Today we take a break from the serious and often depressing international news beat to bring you the sound's of Soviet Central Asia in the 1970's and 80's. Our Moscow correspondent introduces us to an...
05 Mar, 2025
Trump grants the Big Three automakers temporary relief from tariffs
The White House said President Trump has given Ford, General Motors and Stellantis a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
05 Mar, 2025
Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
05 Mar, 2025
In a policy shift, U.S. and Hamas say they're in direct talks on hostages
A Hamas official tells NPR that the United States has held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group over the release of several American-Israeli dual citizens taken hostage during the Oct. 7, ...
05 Mar, 2025
Consumers can buy Zepbound and Wegovy direct from drugmakers if they pay cash
Eli Lilly is offering vials of its weight-loss drug Zepbound to patients at a discount — but only if they skip their insurance. Novo Nordisk is now discounting Wegovy for cash customers too.
05 Mar, 2025
Nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now
The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
05 Mar, 2025
Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million
The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail money. Authorities warn such scams are getting increasingly sophisticated.
05 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $...
05 Mar, 2025
More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now
The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate more than 5,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
05 Mar, 2025
How did 'DEI' become part of a larger political agenda -- and a slur?
Georgetown professor Ella Washington and Harvard professor Frank Dobbin discuss the beneficiaries and misperceptions of DEI, and who will be hurt as it's dismantled across public and private sectors.
05 Mar, 2025
A star generation of women's soccer has retired. A new series shows who to watch next
A trailblazing generation of players is retiring. In a new docuseries from Prime Video, we hear from a new group of players and coaches vying to be the next best in American women's soccer.
05 Mar, 2025
Supreme Court upholds lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $...
05 Mar, 2025
Nominee to run NIH faces Senate scrutiny
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor of health policy, appears before the Senate HELP committee, which will vet his nomination to become the next director of the National Institutes of Health.
05 Mar, 2025
Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution
Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.
05 Mar, 2025
Why a small Colorado town wants to buy its neighboring ski resort
Big conglomerates dominate ownership of America's ski resorts. When a Colorado ski hill went up for sale, a neighboring town launched a bid to buy it to preserve its relaxed culture and affordability.
05 Mar, 2025
What went wrong? Israel's spy agency lists failures in preventing Oct. 7 attack
Israel's domestic security agency had Hamas' battle plans for the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks but didn't take them seriously. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deflected responsibility for the failure.
05 Mar, 2025
Takeaways from Trump's address to Congress. And, China projects confidence in economy
President Trump delivered a partisan address to a joint session of Congress last night, boasting about his accomplishments from the first six weeks. And, China projects confidence in its economy.
05 Mar, 2025
In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane
Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.
05 Mar, 2025
'God walks with us through the ashes.' A poignant Ash Wednesday after LA wildfires
On Ash Wednesday, Christians hear the words "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." Those words ring differently for many whose churches and homes burned in the Los Angeles fires.
05 Mar, 2025
Dear Life Kit: My friend texts me way too much. How do I get her to stop?
An NPR listener says her friend pings her morning, noon and night, even if she doesn't respond. She'd like to say something, but she's afraid it will hurt her friend's feelings.
05 Mar, 2025
6 takeaways from Trump's pointedly partisan address to Congress
After a firehose of a first six weeks back in the White House, President Trump delivered a boastful and partisan address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here are six takeaways from the s...
05 Mar, 2025
Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocket
Eli Lilly is offering vials of its obesity drug Zepbound to patients at a discount — but only if they skip their insurance.
05 Mar, 2025
Watch NPR's full special coverage of Trump's speech and the Democrats' response
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress tonight. Watch NPR's full special coverage — which includes the Democratic response to Trump's speech.
05 Mar, 2025
China's parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwinds
China will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.
05 Mar, 2025
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift shows, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the majority of the stolen tickets were for Swift's Eras Tour, but the thieves also boosted ones for Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
05 Mar, 2025
Spanish-language rebuttal to Trump's joint address focuses on immigration
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat delivered the Democrats' Spanish-language rebuttal to President Trump's joint address, focusing on the president's immigration policy.
05 Mar, 2025
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05 Mar, 2025
Trump's speech is longest joint address to Congress in recent history
With his address clocking in at more than 90 minutes, President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress is the longest speech of its kind in at least sixty years.
05 Mar, 2025
From cheers to protests, here's a look inside the chamber during Trump's speech
Partisan divisions were on display as Republican lawmakers gave Trump frequent standing ovations, while Democrats sat stone faced, held signs and walked out of the chamber in protest.
05 Mar, 2025
Trump says he is 'just getting started,' as he faces vocal protests from Democrats
Trump addressed a sharply divided Congress, as he claimed an electoral mandate and vowed his administration was "just getting started." Throughout the speech, he faced repeated jeers from Democrats.
05 Mar, 2025
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump's speech to Congress
The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber.
05 Mar, 2025
Watch live: President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress
Trump addressed a sharply divided Congress, as he claimed an electoral mandate and vowed his administration was "just getting started." Throughout the speech, he faced repeated jeers from Democrats.
05 Mar, 2025
Rep. Al Green shouts Trump has 'no mandate' before being removed from House chamber
The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber.
04 Mar, 2025
Listen to NPR's live coverage of Trump's address and the Democratic response
President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. NPR's live special coverage — which includes the Democratic response to Trump's speech — starts at 9 p.m. EST.
04 Mar, 2025
Blizzards, wildfires and thunderstorms are expected across the nation on Wednesday
A major storm sweeps across the U.S., bringing severe weather conditions such as blizzards, wildfires and tornadoes. Blizzard warnings are in effect for Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota.
04 Mar, 2025
In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings
Some employees who were previously fired received emails saying they're "cleared to return to work."
04 Mar, 2025
Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's what to expect
The president's address to a joint session of Congress is expected to touch on everything from DOGE and immigration, to tariffs and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.
04 Mar, 2025
Follow NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's address to Congress
As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.
04 Mar, 2025
OPM alters memo about probationary employees but does not order mass firings reversed
The Office of Personnel Management has revised a Jan. 20 memo asking federal agencies to identify probationary employees ahead of a mass firing. The reissued memo does not order fired workers reinstat...
04 Mar, 2025
Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The team working on that just got slashed
Trump's first round of staff cuts to federal agencies eliminated dozens of positions at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, in charge of implementing the No Surprises Act.
04 Mar, 2025
At the Supreme Court, justices are skeptical of Mexico's arguments against gunmakers
Mexico is accusing the gunmakers of aiding and abetting the gushing pipeline of military-style weapons from the U.S. to Mexican cartels.
04 Mar, 2025
Mexico and Canada React to U.S. Tariffs; Ukraine Adjusts to Losing U.S. Support
The Trump administration has made good on it's threat to apply 25% tariffs to the two biggest U.S. trading partners, Mexico and Canada. China also had its tariff increased from 10 to 20 percent. Canad...
04 Mar, 2025
Trump administration signals it will let Idaho enforce its restrictive abortion ban
The Justice Department said it would move to dismiss a lawsuit originally filed against Idaho by the Biden administration, according to court papers filed by the state's largest hospital network.
04 Mar, 2025
State Dept. staffers get mixed messages on how to serve international students
A State Department program meant to convince international students to pursue a higher-education in the United States can't seem to get answers on whether they're allowed to talk about increasing dive...
04 Mar, 2025
South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?
South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for dozens of other executions. Firearms experts say that could be risky.
04 Mar, 2025
A new collection of Harper Lee's writing is coming later this year
The beloved author of To Kill a Mockingbird famously only released two novels in her lifetime. Now, the world will get to read more of Lee's work with an upcoming release of short stories and essays.
04 Mar, 2025
An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and Mars
Searching for small fossils in big rocks requires specialized tools --tools that scientists could also use to look for evidence of life on Mars in rocks that may be similar on both planets.
04 Mar, 2025
Trump administration again labels the Houthis a 'foreign terrorist organization'
Trump's first administration similarly designated the Houthis, but the designation was revoked by President Joe Biden's administration over concerns it would affect the delivery of aid to Yemen.
04 Mar, 2025
Fired federal workers are among the guests invited to Trump's speech to Congress
The Trumps and lawmakers from across the aisle have invited guests to Tuesday's joint address, representing some of the administration's top priorities. Here's a look at some of the names on the list.
04 Mar, 2025
American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite
Business owners across the country worry they will also suffer the impact from President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
04 Mar, 2025
The CFPB drops its case against payment app Zelle, in another sign of a Trump pivot
It's the latest lawsuit abandoned by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since Trump appointees have taken over at the bureau.
04 Mar, 2025
U.S. stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war
U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.
04 Mar, 2025
Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
04 Mar, 2025
U.S. stock market plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war
U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.
04 Mar, 2025
Vance's comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine draw ire abroad
Vice President Vance said the best security guarantee for Ukraine is to sign a mineral deal with the United States.
04 Mar, 2025
Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
04 Mar, 2025
Chinese architect Liu Jiakun wins the 2025 Pritzker Prize
The jury cited Liu's "reverence for culture, history and nature, chronicling time and comforting users with familiarity through modern interpretations of classic Chinese architecture."
04 Mar, 2025
Chappy the baby seal has died, weeks after being rescued in a Connecticut city
The aquarium helping Chappy — a nod to the New Haven, Conn., neighborhood where he was rescued last month — said he died of gastrointestinal issues and "was surrounded by love until the very end."
04 Mar, 2025
Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'
Hoping to bring the giant, ancient animal back from extinction, scientists have created a far smaller woolly creature. Woolly mice have some of the key traits of mammoths, including their thick, hairy...
04 Mar, 2025
Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.
04 Mar, 2025
Tariffs have businesses bracing for change in Trump country
President Trump's tariff policy is creating uncertainty for places like Tupelo, Miss. with a manufacturing-dependent economy. It's in a conservative county where Trump got nearly 70% of the vote.
04 Mar, 2025
Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next?
The rise and potential fall of independent agencies.
04 Mar, 2025
How to watch Trump's address to Congress. And, Canada retaliates against tariffs
Trump will deliver a speech to Congress tonight, during which he is expected to discuss steps he has taken to further his agenda since taking office. And, Canada and China retaliate against tariffs.
04 Mar, 2025
Mexico faces off with U.S. gunmakers at the Supreme Court
The country claims Smith & Wesson and other gunmakers are turning a blind eye to hundreds of thousands of high-powered weapons made in the U.S that are illegally trafficked into in the hands of Mexica...
04 Mar, 2025
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'
Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."
04 Mar, 2025
From blah to buoyant, these skills can improve your mood and optimism
Last fall, thousands of people took part in a stress reduction study, learning skills that can improve mood and reduce anxiety. The results are in: Here's what they show.
04 Mar, 2025
Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies
A Public Citizen report obtained exclusively by NPR shows the new administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases or investigations against at least 89 companies in the last month.
04 Mar, 2025
Swing state Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver rebuttal to Trump's speech to Congress
Michigan's first-term senator, Slotkin — a centrist with deep national security credentials — will deliver the Democrats' rebuttal to President Trump's first speech to a joint session of Congress....
04 Mar, 2025
Rural schools in Alaska are crumbling. The state is the likely culprit
Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primari...
04 Mar, 2025
4 things to know about Trump's plan for a 'crypto strategic reserve'
The prospect of a federal strategic reserve is a major step in President Trump's vision to establish the U.S. as the crypto capital of the world and could be a game changer for the industry.
04 Mar, 2025
As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow
The Trump administration is tapping several other agencies to help deport and arrest those without legal status — a novel step that is prompting some pushback.
04 Mar, 2025
Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect
Canada and China hit back swiftly after Trump's sweeping tariffs took effect Tuesday, raising fears of a global trade war. International markets, meanwhile, continued to slide.
04 Mar, 2025
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports
China will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, and soy. They follow Trump's order to raise tariffs on imports of Chinese products to 20%.
04 Mar, 2025
President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid
The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
04 Mar, 2025
Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked 'multi-hazard,' expected nationwide
A spring storm is bringing various weather conditions across the U.S. Some regions are facing snow, possible tornadoes, and critical fire conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
03 Mar, 2025
Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.
03 Mar, 2025
Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education
The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort.
03 Mar, 2025
With Trump in office, U.S. allies lose standing, security
03 Mar, 2025
NASA's upcoming telescope launch aims to address some existential questions
The new 8.5-foot telescope is set to launch this Tuesday by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a clear objective: to explore the origins of the universe.
03 Mar, 2025
Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead
Trump's threats to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have weighed on markets, even though there has been considerable uncertainty over whether he would make good on his threat.
03 Mar, 2025
This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
03 Mar, 2025
A Political Dilemma for Israel's Prime Minister
Our correspondent takes a look at the near future of the the war with Hamas in Gaza through the eyes of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. He is being pulled in opposite directions political...
03 Mar, 2025
Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation
The country's largest supermarket chain is shaking up its leadership after Rodney McMullen had led the company since 2014.
03 Mar, 2025
Elon Musk's Starship rocket prepares to fly again
The latest test of Starship comes after an explosion over the Caribbean sent commercial airlines scattering to avoid falling rocket debris
03 Mar, 2025
Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says
Pope Francis experienced more respiratory problems and went on noninvasive ventilation on Monday, the Vatican said, as the head of the Roman Catholic Church battles double pneumonia in the hospital.
03 Mar, 2025
The political power of the pope
Unlike any other religious leader around the world, the leader of the world's one billion Catholics is also the leader of a sovereign nation. And Pope Francis hasn't been shy about using that politica...
03 Mar, 2025
Kroger's longtime CEO resigns abruptly after investigation
The country's largest grocery chain cited an investigation into conduct "unrelated to the business" but inconsistent with its code of ethics. Rodney McMullen had led Kroger since 2014.
03 Mar, 2025
James Harrison, whose blood donations saved over 2 million babies, has died
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
03 Mar, 2025
After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'
When Paul Cotter's father began to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he lost job after job. Then a small local company offered him a role that helped rebuild his sense of purpose.
03 Mar, 2025
New deputy FBI director Dan Bongino previously called for imprisoning Democrats
Before becoming the second-in-command at the FBI, Dan Bongino used his popular podcast to spread conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6 attack. Here's what else he said.
03 Mar, 2025
Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'
The Oscar documentary win by the movie No Other Land is garnering very different reactions in Israel and the West Bank.
03 Mar, 2025
'I was devastated': Jordan Chiles recounts 2024 Olympics in new memoir
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles shares her up-and-down journey to the 2024 Paris Games and what happened afterward, in her new memoir, "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams."
03 Mar, 2025
For Lakers president Jeanie Buss, life was pretty much a comedy already
A new Netflix comedy series starring Kate Hudson, Running Point, is based on the life of L.A. Lakers' president Jeanie Buss, who inherited the team from her flamboyant father and had to contend with h...
03 Mar, 2025
Private company's Blue Ghost spacecraft makes historic lunar landing
For the first time, a private company has successfully landed a probe on the moon. Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the lunar surface early Sunday morning.
03 Mar, 2025
What you need to know about Trump's address to joint session of Congress
President Trump will lay out his second term agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. From talk on tariffs to the U.S. role in the world, here's what to expect.
03 Mar, 2025
To solve for doctor shortages, states ease licensing for foreign-trained physicians
Some states are trying to make it easier for doctors trained in other countries to work in the U.S. Skeptics say other licensing and hiring barriers could hamper this effort.
03 Mar, 2025
Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate
Developments in the Ukraine-U.S. relationship have regularly made headline news in Taiwan lately. Many in Taiwan compare Ukraine's fate to its own, as China continues to threaten an invasion.
03 Mar, 2025
European leaders pledge to back Ukraine. And, takeaways from the Oscars
Several global leaders pledged support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's efforts to stop Russia's war. And, heartfelt speeches, a big surprise and history were made at the Oscars.
03 Mar, 2025
Trump wants Palestinians out of Gaza. Here are Egypt's plans to keep them there
Arab leaders will meet in Cairo to reject Palestinian displacement from Gaza. NPR looks at Egypt's reconstruction plans for Gaza that counter President Trump's ideas of expulsion.
03 Mar, 2025
Foreign students say the threat of Trump's executive orders is getting real
President Trump warned international students that if they support groups the U.S. deems terrorist organizations, "we will find you, and we will deport you." It's left many student activists anxious.
03 Mar, 2025
Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change
How Americans are reacting to the first month of the administration, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
03 Mar, 2025
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions
The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
03 Mar, 2025
At Oscars, 'No Other Land' co-directors call for national rights for Palestinians
The Oscar-winning documentary, made by a team of Palestinian-Israeli filmmakers, follows the displacement of rural Palestinian communities in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
03 Mar, 2025
Sean Baker wins Oscars for writing, editing and directing 'Anora'
Baker has said it was a feat just to get his low-budget film funded.
03 Mar, 2025
Zoe Saldaña wins Oscar for best supporting actress in 'Emilia Pérez'
This is Saldaña's first-ever Oscar win, and her first ever Oscar nomination.
03 Mar, 2025
Angie Stone, soul singer who broke ground in hip-hop, dies at 63
Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s, was known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You. She was killed in a road collision in Alabama on Saturday.
02 Mar, 2025
Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners
The 97th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Find out who is taking home an Oscar.
02 Mar, 2025
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
02 Mar, 2025
"We're on the moon": private Blue Ghost spacecraft makes an historic lunar landing
A commercial spacecraft carrying NASA experiments successfully touched down on the moon's surface early Sunday morning, ushering in a new phase of private space exploration.
02 Mar, 2025
How Washington is reacting to the heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Trump adviser Mike Waltz says the U.S. has "a real issue on our hands" if Ukrainian President Zelenskyy doesn't come back to negotiating table in its war with Russia.
02 Mar, 2025
GOP congressman Lawler says "only winner" in tense Trump-Zelenskyy summit was Putin
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about U.S.-Ukraine policy following Friday's combative meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.
02 Mar, 2025
Pakistan is out of its own cricket tournament, but its fans are still excited to host
The country is hosting a major international cricket tournament for the first time in a generation. It's a much-needed bright spot in a nation that's confronted recent economic and political crises.
02 Mar, 2025
Israel halts all aid to Gaza, delays negotiations for phase two of the ceasefire
As phase one of the ceasefire expires, Israel is halting all aid into Gaza.
02 Mar, 2025
What will Trump say in his Tuesday address? We look to the past for some clues
Delivered the day before he was acquitted in his first impeachment case, and as COVID began to spread, President Trump's 2020 address was part reality TV, part gameshow and part WWE smackdown.
02 Mar, 2025
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine
Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders.
02 Mar, 2025
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon
A private lunar lander carrying a drill and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on the celestial neighbor.
02 Mar, 2025
Israel stops the delivery of aid to Gaza until Hamas accepts U.S. ceasefire extension
Israel says it is stopping the delivery of aid to Gaza until Hamas accepts a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire deal.
02 Mar, 2025
Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says his firing was unlawful
A U.S. District judge sided with Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, in a legal battle over the president's authority to oust the head of the independent agency.
02 Mar, 2025
ACLU and other advocates sue to block migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
The lawsuit says there is no legitimate reason to send migrants to Guantánamo because the U.S. has ample detention facility.
01 Mar, 2025
Trump signs executive order making English the official language of the U.S.
In the nearly 250-year history of the United States, English had never been designated as the nation's official language.
01 Mar, 2025
Taking a ride on a freight train to cover migration to the U.S.
For decades, migrants have been riding north through Mexico aboard a freight train nicknamed "La Bestia." An NPR reporter hopped on board to ask some migrants why they do it.
01 Mar, 2025
Kurdish militant group PKK declares ceasefire after decades of conflict with Turkey
Militants from the Kurdistan Workers' Party have declared a ceasefire, in what may represent a significant political breakthrough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
01 Mar, 2025
Up to 3,000 more U.S. troops are ordered to the border with Mexico
Up to 3,000 additional troops have been ordered to the U.S.-Mexico border by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the latest in President Trump's efforts to prevent illegal crossings.
01 Mar, 2025
Legendary former NIH director retires from embattled agency
Dr. Francis Collins is leaving the National Institutes of Health, where he served as director from 2009 to 2021. The agency is facing cutbacks and restrictions under the Trump administration.
01 Mar, 2025
ICE is making more arrests, but critics say some claims don't add up
Immigration authorities are making more arrests than they did under President Biden. But the Department of Homeland Security's own data shows that they're not keeping pace with White House demands.
01 Mar, 2025
Alabama governor commutes a death row inmate's sentence to life in prison
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin "Rocky" Myers to life in prison, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she could not move forward with his execution.
01 Mar, 2025
European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's stormy meeting with Trump
Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
01 Mar, 2025
These National Park workers say a Trump agency fired them illegally. A judge agrees
Eileen and James Kramer were fired from their jobs at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, even though they both recently received promotions. A judge has found the administration's firings illegal.
01 Mar, 2025
Opinion: Remembering Gene Hackman
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Gene Hackman, who played everymen, cops and villains over his long movie career. The 95 year old actor and his wife were found dead this week in their New Mexico home.
01 Mar, 2025
Trump will address Congress. Why isn't this first speech called a State of the Union?
Trump will give his first speech to Congress next Tuesday since his reelection. It has characteristics of what Americans call a State of the Union address, but it's not officially designated as such.
01 Mar, 2025
How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night
The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET. Comedian and actor Conan O'Brien is hosting and Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform.
01 Mar, 2025
Can Faith Kipyegon break four minutes in the mile? Scientists say yes.
Faith Kipyegon, the fastest female miler in the world, could dip under 4 minutes with an extra boost from pacers.
01 Mar, 2025
Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas says it is not willing to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, rejecting an Israeli request to delay negotiations on the second phase.
01 Mar, 2025
Voice of America bias inquiry sparks concerns of political meddling
Voice of America is reviewing the social media posts of a reporter for possible bias against the Trump Administration. The review is sparking concerns of political meddling.
01 Mar, 2025
In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse
An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.
01 Mar, 2025
DOGE's savings page fixed old mistakes — and added new ones
An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.
01 Mar, 2025
Federal workers get a new email demanding their accomplishments
Federal employees have received a second email from the Office of Personnel Management asking them what they did last week.
01 Mar, 2025
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says She's Fighting President Trump's "Illusion of Power"
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, says she thinks Republicans have begun making mistakes... and her party is resolved to strike back.Want more comprehensive analysis of the...
28 Feb, 2025
Gene Hackman's pacemaker activity suggests he died several days before he was found
Hackman's pacemaker was last active on Feb. 17, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. He said Friday it is "a very good assumption" that was his death date.
28 Feb, 2025
Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after Trump meeting gets heated
A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy, "You're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.
28 Feb, 2025
The Social Security Administration says it plans to cut some 7,000 jobs
The move, which is in line with an executive order from President Trump to slash the federal workforce, raises concerns about staffing at the agency that delivers crucial benefits to Americans.
28 Feb, 2025
USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis
Eggs have become the grocery staple that Americans can't stop talking about, whether its fears of widespread bird flu getting worse or the drastic increase in prices.
28 Feb, 2025
'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration
The move, which is in line with an executive order from President Trump to slash the federal workforce, raises concerns about staffing at the agency that delivers crucial benefits to Americans.
28 Feb, 2025
Price of Palestinian prisoner release, and gridlock hell in Lagos
A Palestinian man serving 18 life sentences for a pair of bus bombings in 2004 speaks to NPR days after his release. And, the average person in Lagos, Nigeria, spends over 6 hours of their day in traf...
28 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis experiences respiratory relapse
The Vatican says Pope Francis's condition has worsened after a breathing crisis in hospital on Friday - two weeks after he was first admitted to hospital in Rome with bronchitis.
28 Feb, 2025
Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month
28 Feb, 2025
Black Gospel Archive fills gaps in gospel music history
The Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University is the world's largest digital collection of gospel music. Now it wants to collect oral histories around its rare recordings.
28 Feb, 2025
Microsoft will end Skype in May, leaving some users upset
Microsoft says it will wind down the pioneering and once ubiquitous free video calling service so it can streamline its consumer communications offerings, such as Microsoft Teams.
28 Feb, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turns into a heated argument
A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy that "you're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.
28 Feb, 2025
Trump took down police misconduct database, but states can still share background check info
In the flurry of first-day executive orders, President Trump revoked a 2022 police accountability package, including a system to flag misconduct.
28 Feb, 2025
Daring train thieves target BNSF Railway, stealing $2M worth of Nike and other goods
Train heists aren't just a thing of the Old West. A series of brazen train robberies has emerged across the western United States and authorities say the thieves focus on high-value containers.
28 Feb, 2025
Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
28 Feb, 2025
What to know about the Epstein files release, from redactions to 'Rickrolling'
The Trump administration touted the release of files in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, on Thursday. But the documents contained no new revelations.
28 Feb, 2025
Meeting Trump at White House, Zelenskyy hopes for continued aid in war with Russia
The meeting comes about a week after Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and repeated Kremlin talking points, including suggesting that Ukraine started the war with Russia.
28 Feb, 2025
As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
28 Feb, 2025
Iowa has high cancer rates. Trump's cuts to CDC and NIH are already hitting the state
Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country, and it is already feeling Trump's cuts to the workforce and research institutions trying to solve the rural cancer problem.
28 Feb, 2025
Meeting Trump at White House, Zelenksyy hopes for continued aid in war with Russia
It's the first face-to-face meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump since Trump's inauguration, and it comes about a week after Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and repeated Kremlin talking points, inclu...
28 Feb, 2025
Why the U.S. wants Ukraine's minerals. And AOC speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep
Trump and Zelenskyy are expected to meet today in Washington, D.C., to sign a preliminary deal. And, AOC tells NPR why she believes the government only works for the wealthy.
28 Feb, 2025
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells NPR: 'Everything feels increasingly like a scam'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.
28 Feb, 2025
Why some EV buyers are getting their tax returns rejected this year
The federal EV tax credit, worth up to $7,500, saw big changes in 2024. For buyers, the credit typically became easier to get. But if their dealers skipped a step, it was a different story.
28 Feb, 2025
In child care centers and on farms, businesses are bracing for more immigration raids
The Trump administration's immigration positions — including mass deportation — have put businesses that employ people without legal status on notice.
28 Feb, 2025
1 thing that upended years of U.S. foreign policy — and other big Trump developments
Three years after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S., in a split with its European allies over the war, sided with Russia at the U.N.
28 Feb, 2025
Who's in charge of DOGE? (It's not these women. Or the owl.) Find out in the quiz
Which stores closed and which shows were canceled? Who (or what) was reborn after being hit by a Cybertruck? And is that asteroid going to hit us or what?
28 Feb, 2025
Long ignored, Black modernist architects get recognition
Black architects who helped shape the modern architecture movement have often been overlooked. One effort preserves the structures they designed and tells their stories.
28 Feb, 2025
Israeli military cites 'fundamental misunderstanding' of Hamas ahead of Oct. 7 attack
The report is the Israeli military's first official account of mistakes that preceded the 2023 attack, which launched Israel's subsequent war against Hamas in Gaza that killed more than 48,000 Palesti...
28 Feb, 2025
Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S.
The unprecedented show of security cooperation comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington trying to head off the Trump administration's threat of imposing 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports.
28 Feb, 2025
Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion who lost to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88
A televised 1972 match between Spassky and Fischer, at the height of the Cold War, became an international sensation and was known as the "Match of the Century."
28 Feb, 2025
Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.
28 Feb, 2025
No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman's death
Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside a New Mexico home, as well as a dog. The door to the home was open when a maintenance worker discovered their bodies, an affidavit says.
28 Feb, 2025
Judge says Trump's mass firing of federal employees is illegal and should be stopped
A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order on the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees, calling the actions illegal.
28 Feb, 2025
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
28 Feb, 2025
Judge says Trump's mass firings of federal employees is illegal and should be stopped
A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order on the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees, calling the actions illegal.
27 Feb, 2025
Court partially halts Trump's mass firings of federal employees
A federal judge in San Francisco partially halted the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees — those in their first year or so on the job.
27 Feb, 2025
The CFPB drops its lawsuit against Capital One, marking a major reversal
The consumer protection agency also dropped cases against four other companies including Rocket Homes.
27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers return to HQ to clear their desks, as Trump dismantles the agency
Workers who served in the U.S. Agency for International Development were allowed a final and brief visit back to their offices to clear out their belongings on Thursday.
27 Feb, 2025
Data show Tesla sales declined sharply in Europe
New data out this week shows a sharp decline in Tesla sales in Europe. The company is facing multiple headwinds — including consumer pushback to CEO Elon Musk's political pivot to the right.
27 Feb, 2025
An abrupt departure as USAID workers return to clear their desks at DC headquarters.
The Trump administration has been dismantling the US Agency for International Development, and the headquarters have been closed for weeks. But, on Thursday, workers got to go back to their desks - to...
27 Feb, 2025
Katy Perry and Gayle King are heading to space as part of an all-female Blue Origin crew
The crew was selected by Bezos' fiancée, journalist Lauren Sánchez, who will also be on the brief suborbital flight scheduled for this spring.
27 Feb, 2025
DOGE work could 'cross extreme ethical and legal lines,' says former employee
On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people." As Elon Musk and the Department of Government Effic...
27 Feb, 2025
2 years after Greece's deadliest train crash, victims and families await answers
On Feb. 28, 2023, a passenger train and freight train collided, leaving 57 dead. New evidence suggests many may not have been killed by the crash itself, but by a fire that followed.
27 Feb, 2025
Martin Marty, leading scholar of American religion, dies at 97
Martin Marty, one of the foremost interpreters of religion in American public life, died on Tuesday. He was 97 years old.
27 Feb, 2025
ICE will reopen a major detention center in New Jersey as it eyes a broader expansion
The Trump administration is expanding its immigration detention capacity, reopening a 1,000-bed detention center in New Jersey and adding beds at other privately owned facilities around the country.
27 Feb, 2025
Court considers halting Trump's mass firings of federal employees
A federal judge in San Francisco hears arguments in a case challenging the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees — those in their first year or so on the job.
27 Feb, 2025
Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug
Myra Solano Garcia, who has Alzheimer's, says the drug Kisunla may be one reason she can still drive, cook, and sing.
27 Feb, 2025
Trump says new tariffs will cut U.S. drug deaths but fatal overdoses were already plummeting
President Trump cited outdated drug overdose data to justify tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico. He also offered no evidence Canada is fueling the U.S. drug crisis.
27 Feb, 2025
Andrew Tate, facing rape and trafficking charges in Romania, is back in the U.S.
The Tate brothers have been allowed to leave Romania, where they were charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal group to sexually exploit women. They arrived in Florida on Thursday.
27 Feb, 2025
Trump says he doesn't see need for U.S. security guarantees to end Ukraine-Russia war
In a meeting with the British Prime Minister, Trump said reaching a peace deal would be the "difficult part." He said security would be made easier by a U.S. deal with Ukraine on critical minerals.
27 Feb, 2025
Gene Hackman, who thrived playing the tough guy, dies at 95
Hackman epitomized a 1970s, edgy, tightly wound masculinity. He appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows, and won Oscars for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven.
27 Feb, 2025
Pentagon directs removal of trans service members from military
Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Tru...
27 Feb, 2025
The U.S. resumes hundreds of millions in security aid to Taiwan, annoying China
The U.S. has unfrozen millions in security assistance for Taiwan, with an eye toward China.
27 Feb, 2025
Musk says work to stop Ebola was accidentally cut but restored. Experts raise doubts
Elon Musk said USAID's "Ebola prevention" was "accidentally canceled" but "immediately" restored. Health specialists following the current outbreak in Uganda raise doubts about the restoration.
27 Feb, 2025
Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs -- again
Little about how Trump discusses tariffs is normal — not only because he threatens tariffs on a weekly, even daily, basis, but also because it's often unclear if or when those tariffs will happen.
27 Feb, 2025
Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges
Thousands of Jews left Syria in 1992, when they were allowed to emigrate. The visit by a small delegation of U.S.-based Syrian Jewish religious figures last week was their first time back since then.
27 Feb, 2025
Trump administration cuts most USAID programs. And, the ethics of leaving your job
Nearly all USAID programs have been eliminated. One official says it's a "global health massacre." And, a federal judge will hear arguments over the decision to fire thousands of probationary workers.
27 Feb, 2025
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley discusses his mission to hold big tech accountable
Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri talks about his mission to hold tech companies accountable even as they try to align themselves with President Donald Trump.
27 Feb, 2025
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China, activists say
The detainees were part of a group of some 300 Uyghurs who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014. Thailand deported more than 100 of them to China in 2015, drawing condemnation.
27 Feb, 2025
Language as protagonist in Cristina Rivera Garza's newly translated novel
Pulitzer winner Cristina Rivera Garza offers new perspective on gender violence through a murder mystery and poetry.
27 Feb, 2025
How Trump's crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime
The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the "tail wagging the dog."
27 Feb, 2025
A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week
This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky on Friday, NASA says.
27 Feb, 2025
Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions
You don't need to be religious to create a meaningful connection to something greater than yourself. If you're interested in examining that relationship, grab a pen and paper and answer these prompts.
27 Feb, 2025
How tariffs are (and aren't) the new 'infrastructure week'
Little about how Trump discusses tariffs is normal — not only because he threatens tariffs on a weekly, even daily, basis, but also because it's often unclear if or when those tariffs will happen.
27 Feb, 2025
The FDIC's goal is to prevent another banking crisis. It's now also a Trump target
President Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal government are also threatening a key banking watchdog.
27 Feb, 2025
Hamas returns bodies of four hostages and Israel releases hundreds of Palestinians
Both sides agreed there would be no Hamas ceremonies for the hostage bodies and in exchange Israel would release the Palestinian detainees and prisoners whose freedom had been held up since Saturday.
27 Feb, 2025
Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown
Trapped in virtual slavery, many are lured to work in scam centers where they exploit people around the world through false romances, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes.
27 Feb, 2025
Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela by ending permit to export oil to U.S.
Trump's accused the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of not meeting democratic conditions for last year's July presidential election as well as of not moving fast enough to transport...
27 Feb, 2025
Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast
Taiwan said in a 24-hour period it detected 45 aircraft, 14 navy vessels and one ship from the Chinese military operating around Taiwan, of which 34 had crossed into its waters and airspace.
27 Feb, 2025
The Trump administration kills nearly all USAID programs
The Trump administration is terminating thousands of foreign assistance grants and awards, according to a court filing. The move effectively guts the six-decade-old agency.
26 Feb, 2025
Amy Gleason is the acting administrator of DOGE, the White House says. Who is she?
Gleason is a healthcare technology executive who worked under Presidents Trump and Biden. The White House says Elon Musk still oversees the Department of Government Efficiency.
26 Feb, 2025
NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research
Thousands of grant applications had been stalled when the Trump administration blocked the National Institutes of Health from posting notices to the Federal Register.
26 Feb, 2025
The search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 has resumed once again
After 11 years of the plane's untraceable disappearance, authorities have announced that the search is back on.
26 Feb, 2025
5 minerals in Ukraine that may be part of a deal with the U.S.
President Trump says Ukraine is ready to sign a deal with the U.S. to share its mineral wealth. We look at five minerals and metals that could be covered by the deal.
26 Feb, 2025
Is there a deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine?
On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House.On the agenda — a deal for Ukraine to share its rich natural resources. The Trump ad...
26 Feb, 2025
Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past
Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I Am Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never be...
26 Feb, 2025
Musk says federal workers should expect another round of 'pulse check' emails
President Trump warned federal workers who did not reply to recent emails asking them to describe "five things" they accomplished are "on the bubble" suggesting they are at risk of losing their jobs.
26 Feb, 2025
Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday
He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.
26 Feb, 2025
Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit
Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
26 Feb, 2025
DOGE expects to send another round of emails to federal workers
President Trump warned federal workers who did not reply to recent emails asking them to describe "five things" they accomplished are "on the bubble" suggesting they are at risk of losing their jobs.
26 Feb, 2025
How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories
Zach Mack spent a year attempting to rescue his father from the depths of the conspiracy rabbit hole. Their family was forced to reckon with clashing realities, ideological divides and misinformation.
26 Feb, 2025
Duolingo's owl mascot is alive after all. What did it gain from faking his death?
Duolingo's mascot faked his death to get users to do their daily lessons, and attention from pop star Dua Lipa. Here's how he masterminded it — and why one expert sees the campaign as a success.
26 Feb, 2025
As Elon Musk continues sweeping cuts to the US government: 'People are really scared'
DOGE has eliminated thousands of federal jobs and canceled more than 1,000 contracts. Harvard professor Elizabeth Linos warns, "We're seeing harms that are not going to be easily undone."
26 Feb, 2025
'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones
Formerly enslaved people would placed ads in newspapers hoping to find lost children, parents, spouses and siblings. Historian Judith Giesberg tells the stories of some of those families in a new book...
26 Feb, 2025
Christianity declines among U.S. adults while 'religiously unaffiliated' grows, study says
The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.
26 Feb, 2025
A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak
It's the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. More than 130 people in west Texas and New Mexico have been sickened in the outbreak so far.
26 Feb, 2025
NPR's chief diversity officer to retire, with DEI in the political spotlight
Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced he'll retire after a 46-year career in journalism and 15 years at NPR, as the issue he has championed takes center stage in political discourse.
26 Feb, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit the White House. Here's what to know
In his visit on Thursday, the prime minister will try to leverage the U.K.'s so-called "special relationship" with U.S. and act as a bridge between the Trump administration and U.S. allies in Europe.
26 Feb, 2025
Trump suspends the head of 'The Nation's Report Card'
Peggy Carr, a federal official who leads one of the country's most extensive student testing programs, known as The Nation's Report Card, was placed on administrative leave.
26 Feb, 2025
A pattern emerges in Elon Musk's federal shakeup: 'Break first, ask questions later'
Five weeks in, there's an emerging pattern in how the Trump administration moves to target federal employees. And it begins with Elon Musk bringing in tactics he's employed at his various businesses.
26 Feb, 2025
National parks already feel the effects of layoffs, even before the busy season starts
Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.
26 Feb, 2025
Child dies in Texas measles outbreak
More than 130 people in west Texas and New Mexico have been sickened by measles. The outbreak started in a county with a vaccination rate around 80%.
26 Feb, 2025
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to agreeing on a framework deal for critical minerals
President Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will come to the U.S. Friday to sign a deal.
26 Feb, 2025
Israelis hold a funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two sons killed in Gaza
Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Isra...
26 Feb, 2025
Trump's social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza
In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called "TRUMP GAZA."
26 Feb, 2025
How federal layoffs are impacting national parks, from reduced hours to safety fears
Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.
26 Feb, 2025
Meet the 'wooly devil,' a new plant species discovered in Big Bend National Park
The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturali...
26 Feb, 2025
Christianity declines among U.S. adults while "religiously unaffiliated" grows, study says
The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.
26 Feb, 2025
The House passed a budget resolution. What's next? And, a tactic to decrease bird flu
House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don't like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.
26 Feb, 2025
Tablets for tots? Survey says kids watch videos on their own devices by age 2
A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.
26 Feb, 2025
Lunar Trailblazer sets out to find water on the moon
The Lunar Trailblazer orbiter's launch window opens Feb 26. It's catching a ride with Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission which is landing on the moon near the south pole. Both have instruments for lookin...
26 Feb, 2025
For Women's History Month, NPR wants to know who has made an impact in your life
Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.
26 Feb, 2025
Israelis hold a mass funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two sons killed in Gaza
Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Isra...
26 Feb, 2025
How 'Anora' breakout star Yura Borisov crafted a sensitive 'brute'
Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture.
26 Feb, 2025
Did an Alzheimer's drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe
Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.
26 Feb, 2025
What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience
We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.
26 Feb, 2025
Some Trump voters want him to rein in health care costs. It's unclear if he will
In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.
26 Feb, 2025
Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press
In the White House briefing room Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its latest steps to tighten its grip on the message it sends out and the news coverage it receives.
26 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another 'restful night'
Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The church has encouraged worshippers around the world to pray for his health.
26 Feb, 2025
Israel and Hamas agree on a new exchange, leaving a fragile ceasefire intact
The bodies of four Israeli hostages are to be returned late Wednesday and more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during the last week of the current Gaza ceasefire deal.
26 Feb, 2025
A sweeping power blackout leaves most of Chile in darkness
Internet and mobile phone services blinkered offline. People complained of water shortages as pumps stopped working. Emergency generators helped hospitals and government offices continue operating.
26 Feb, 2025
Trump introduces a green card for the rich: the gold card
The new visa program would effectively replace the current EB-5 investor visa program, and the proceeds could be used for deficit reduction.
26 Feb, 2025
House Republicans pass budget resolution, clearing a key early test for Trump agenda
The GOP framework that passed Tuesday allows the party to move ahead on a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.
26 Feb, 2025
Federal board orders government to reinstate six workers fired by Trump
The Merit Systems Protection Board, the quasi-judicial agency that hears appeals in federal employee labor disputes, has ordered a stay in the firing of six probationary employees.
25 Feb, 2025
Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport
Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.
25 Feb, 2025
Tell us your story about car insurance premiums
Car insurance premiums have been soaring. NPR wants to hear about what you've experienced in your premium costs, and why.
25 Feb, 2025
Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's top scorer, will retire
Taurasi leaves her basketball career as the most decorated woman to ever play, with three WNBA titles, three NCAA titles and six Olympic gold medals to her name.
25 Feb, 2025
Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume hundreds of millions of dollars in payments for U.S. Agency for International Development projects.
25 Feb, 2025
Venezuelan men allege mistreatment while in detention in Guantánamo Bay
The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.
25 Feb, 2025
Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel Kennedy Center gig
Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens said on social media that she has moved her May concert – originally scheduled for the Kennedy Center – to a different venue in Washington, D.C.
25 Feb, 2025
House budget vote marks a key test for Trump's agenda, with GOP support still unclear
With a final vote fast approaching, GOP leaders were still working to wrangle support from inside the party for a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.
25 Feb, 2025
The view from Greenland: 'We don't want to be Americans'
President Trump's calls for the U.S. to take over Greenland have sparked alarm and outrage.Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland's security, recently announced that it would further boost its de...
25 Feb, 2025
While sanctions still cripple a shattered Syria, one Jewish leader returns from exile
During the Assad regimes, Western nations placed crippling economic sanctions on the country. Some have been lifted, but most are still in place, so how does a country shattered by civil war rebuild? ...
25 Feb, 2025
How's Pope Francis doing? His condition remains critical but stable, the Vatican says
Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable and he was able to do some work while still in the hospital with double pneumonia, the Vatican said in a Tuesday evening update.
25 Feb, 2025
A snowshoe trek in the Adirondack Mountains on a classic winter day
Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks on a winter day with chickadees for company
25 Feb, 2025
Inside the Murdoch family's real-life 'Succession' drama
Rupert Murdoch and his oldest kids are battling over who controls his media empire when the 93-year-old dies. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins explains the stakes and how it could change Fox News.
25 Feb, 2025
21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won't help 'dismantle' public services
Twenty-one members of the United States DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government.
25 Feb, 2025
Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.
25 Feb, 2025
Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month
The Education Department's efforts to keep racial diversity out of schools has left educators wondering how and when to teach students about Black history, especially during Black History Month.
25 Feb, 2025
In 'Legends and Soles,' the remarkable career of sports marketer Sonny Vaccaro is unveiled
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Sonny Vaccaro and Armen Keteyian about their new book, Legends and Soles, The Memoir of An American Original.
25 Feb, 2025
Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all of its 800 stores
The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.
25 Feb, 2025
How is Pope Francis doing? The Vatican says he rested well and met church officials
Pope Francis "rested well throughout the night" in the hospital, the Vatican says, and even met with Vatican officials to sign several documents linked to sainthood designations on Monday.
25 Feb, 2025
Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs
A report from the Conference Board shows Americans are increasingly worried about inflation, driven in part by President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on imports.
25 Feb, 2025
The odds of a 'city-killer' asteroid hitting Earth have fallen to zero
After weeks at the top of the Sentry list at the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, the asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer considered a threat to Earth.
25 Feb, 2025
From tariffs to spending, rounding up the Trump administration's econ-related actions
Since taking office in late January, the Trump administration has been working at a galloping pace to reshape the government and economy. We have been doing our best to keep up and keep you informed.
25 Feb, 2025
50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain
In 1975, researchers met to discuss the emerging field of biotechnology. The issues surrounding the field today are familiar.
25 Feb, 2025
Supreme Court throws out death sentence, murder conviction of Okla. death row inmate
The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial.
25 Feb, 2025
Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all
The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data. And now U.S. assistance is being disrupte...
25 Feb, 2025
Joy Reid fired from MSNBC amid network shakeup
Reid is a longtime political commentator who has been vocal on progressive issues and sharply critical of President Trump.
25 Feb, 2025
D.C.'s first Vietnamese American art exhibit subverts what it means to be Vietnamese
April 2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war. Washington, D.C.'s first Vietnamese American art exhibit examines what it means to be Vietnamese and looks forward with hope.
25 Feb, 2025
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
25 Feb, 2025
Trump's funding freeze threatens key river. And, U.S. votes against Ukraine peace plan
Trump's funding freezes could threaten the Colorado River. Some money was intended to keep the shrinking river flowing. And, the U.S. voted against a U.N. peace resolution for Ukraine.
25 Feb, 2025
Who is Alice Marie Johnson, Trump's newly appointed 'pardon czar'?
Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender.
25 Feb, 2025
Reconciliation is the key to unlocking Trump's agenda. Here's how it works
Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats.
25 Feb, 2025
Top Ukrainian official says Kyiv will refuse any 'bad' peace deal
Ihor Brusylo, deputy head of Ukraine's President's Office, tells NPR Trump is a "peacemaker and dealmaker," while expressing hope the U.S. continues to provide aid to Ukraine.
25 Feb, 2025
5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening
As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm.
25 Feb, 2025
Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids
A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arre...
25 Feb, 2025
Trump funding freeze includes payments to keep the Colorado River flowing
President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.
25 Feb, 2025
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who tried to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93
Hill received Secret Service awards and was promoted for his actions that day, but for decades blamed himself for Kennedy's death, saying he would gladly have given his life to save the president.
25 Feb, 2025
Federal agencies still can't agree on 'What did you do last week?' email
"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
24 Feb, 2025
Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees
U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has asked the Merit Systems Protection Board to temporarily reinstate six federal employees fired from their jobs and is considering ways to seek relief for othe...
24 Feb, 2025
Trump administration backs off requiring response to 'What did you do last week?' email
"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
24 Feb, 2025
The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution is a dam that could displace thousands
More than 2,000 people could be displaced by the construction of the Río Indio dam. The Panama Canal Authority says the dam solves a long-term water shortage problem.
24 Feb, 2025
Germany's historic election. And the impact of 3 years of war in Ukraine
The man poised to become Germany's new Chancellor says the US administration doesn't care about the fate of Europe. And, on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine what has be...
24 Feb, 2025
Are Trump's military picks based on merit or loyalty?
On Friday, Donald Trump fired Chairman of the Joint Chief's of Staff CQ Brown, along with several other top Pentagon officials. Now, Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, has a question for...
24 Feb, 2025
Court ruling lets White House ban on the Associated Press continue, for now
The Trump administration may continue — for now — to keep the AP from covering key events. A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order on Monday.
24 Feb, 2025
Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work
Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.
24 Feb, 2025
Trump and Macron meet in Washington as Europe pleads for continued help with Ukraine
During a joint press conference President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted their friendly relationship, even when they appeared far apart on the war in Ukraine.
24 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital and calls Gaza's parish
Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.
24 Feb, 2025
U.S. votes against a U.N. resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine
The European-backed resolution that was approved demands Russia immediately withdraw its forces. The Trump administration had offered a competing resolution that did not mention Russian aggression.
24 Feb, 2025
Trump and Macron meet in Washington as Europe pleads for continued help for Ukraine
In a conversation between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office Monday, the two leaders seemed friendly even when they appeared far apart on the war in Ukraine.
24 Feb, 2025
DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. bases
The Trump administration is developing plans to build immigration detention facilities on bases nationwide, a step that could significantly expand the military's role in immigration enforcement.
24 Feb, 2025
'Jesus Wept' author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church
Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades.
24 Feb, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin seals legacy as one of skiing's greatest with historic 100 World Cup wins
After a bruising crash last November, Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slopes on Sunday and made skiing history once again.
24 Feb, 2025
A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal
The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller.
24 Feb, 2025
What to know about Dan Bongino, the media personality tapped as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know about the Secret Service agent-turned-conservative media personality.
24 Feb, 2025
Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed
Mike Macans is one of an unknown number of Small Business Administration employees who were fired, unfired and fired again as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to the federal workforce.
24 Feb, 2025
Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings
The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.
24 Feb, 2025
Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department
President Trump has made clear he wants to close the U.S. Department of Education, but Republicans seem torn on just how far to go.
24 Feb, 2025
A 10-year-old's story of family immigration that spans three continents
A California fourth-grader's interview with her grandfather, who was forced out of Uganda before moving to the U.S., is one of our outstanding podcasts.
24 Feb, 2025
Macron, Trump to discuss Ukraine peace plan. And, Greenpeace faces $300 million lawsuit
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present the European peace plan for Ukraine to President Trump today. And, Greenpeace faces a lawsuit that could shut it down.
24 Feb, 2025
Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition
Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.
24 Feb, 2025
A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need
What would happen if you blocked the internet from your cellphone for two weeks? A bunch of millennial researchers wanted to answer that question. Here's what they found.
24 Feb, 2025
Federal workers feel betrayed and alone in Trump administration's chaotic purge
Mike Macans is one of an unknown number of Small Business Administration employees who were fired, unfired and fired again as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to the federal workforce.
24 Feb, 2025
Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit after Dakota Access Pipeline protests
The company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline is suing Greenpeace for at least $300 million for damages the oil pipeline company says it suffered from protests in 2016 and 2017.
24 Feb, 2025
3 years on, here's what to keep an eye on in the Ukraine war — and efforts to end it
Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Amid a stark shift in U.S. policy, Ukrainians want the war to end — but not on Russia's terms.
24 Feb, 2025
A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children
The trial comes as French activists are pushing to lift taboos that surround sexual abuse. The most prominent case was that of Gisèle Pélicot, who was raped by her now ex-husband and dozens of other...
24 Feb, 2025
Trump names conservative media personality Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.
23 Feb, 2025
Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs
The decision comes in the wake of a judge's ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees in roles deemed critical.
23 Feb, 2025
Center-right opposition wins German election, with the far right coming in 2nd
Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany doubled its support, projections showed.
23 Feb, 2025
'What did you do last week?' email stokes confusion and anger among federal workers
Elon Musk's claim that federal workers who ignore a mass email will lose their job isn't supported by the email's request — or OPM guidance that says responses to its mass emails are "voluntary."
23 Feb, 2025
Vatican says Pope Francis had a 'peaceful' night but remains in critical condition
The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.
23 Feb, 2025
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who has double pneumonia, had a 'peaceful' night
The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.
23 Feb, 2025
Huge crowds gather in Lebanon for funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Hezbollah held a long-delayed funeral for former leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in September in an Israeli airstrike.
23 Feb, 2025
How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium
Chile is the world's second-largest lithium producer. It has been a welcome boon to the economy, but local community members consider it a disaster.
23 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk says federal employees must either document their work — or lose their jobs
Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with Musk giving an apparent ultimatum. The billionaire has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
23 Feb, 2025
For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'
The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.
23 Feb, 2025
This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from community changemakers
Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
23 Feb, 2025
Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release; moves tanks into West Bank
Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian detainees and prisoners, disrupting the Gaza ceasefire deal, and its military is intensifying an offensive in the occupied West Bank
23 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.
23 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk says federal employees must document work in email or be fired
Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with an apparent ultimatum. Musk has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
22 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk tells federal employees to document work in email or be fired
Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with an apparent ultimatum. Musk has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
22 Feb, 2025
Who is Trump's pick for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine?
Caine is a career fighter jet pilot who defended Washington, D.C., during the 9/11 attacks and been adored by Trump since they met in Iraq during Trump's first term.
22 Feb, 2025
Week in politics: Trump's policy towards Ukraine, mass firings at federal agencies
We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will affect the services they provide.
22 Feb, 2025
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We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will affect the services they provide.
22 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis is in critical condition, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
22 Feb, 2025
Opinion: Amazon to deliver a new James Bond
Amazon has acquired the creative license to the long-running James Bond franchise. But how do they plan to deliver?
22 Feb, 2025
NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds
The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
22 Feb, 2025
Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs
Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.
22 Feb, 2025
Burnout is a problem for caseworkers serving unhoused people
People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work.
22 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles
The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.
22 Feb, 2025
How many fourth-graders does it take to make a podcast? Here's what we learned
Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
22 Feb, 2025
Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine
These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.
22 Feb, 2025
Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday
An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.
22 Feb, 2025
Hamas releases Israeli hostages, returns remains of Shiri Bibas
Hamas to release the last six live hostages whose freedom they agreed to under the current ceasefire deal.
22 Feb, 2025
Arab leaders huddle in Saudi Arabia in pushback to Trump's Gaza plans
Leaders from Egypt, Jordan and other Arab states met in Saudi Arabia to discuss alternative plans for Gaza's future than the one laid out by President Trump, which calls for displacing Palestinians.
22 Feb, 2025
Federal prisons prep to move trans inmates as early as next week
The Bureau of Prisons is moving forward with plans to move transgender inmates out of prisons that align with their gender identity and into facilities that align with their assigned sex at birth.
22 Feb, 2025
Judge largely blocks Trump's executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs
A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related.
22 Feb, 2025
Trump fires the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Trump announced the dismissal of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. and said he would nominate Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a retired three-star general, to succeed him as the top U.S. military officer.
21 Feb, 2025
NBC settles defamation lawsuit with doctor falsely labeled "uterus collector"
MSNBC had aired stories falsely claiming the doctor performed mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.
21 Feb, 2025
Luigi Mangione's lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.
21 Feb, 2025
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie convicted of attempted murder
Hadi Matar faces up to 25 years in prison for the attack that left the 77-year-old writer blind in one eye.
21 Feb, 2025
Census Bureau stopped work on data for protecting trans rights, former director says
Because of a Trump executive order, the Census Bureau is stopping work on statistics that could help protect the rights of transgender people, its recently departed director, Robert Santos, tells NPR.
21 Feb, 2025
A brief history of beards and baseball after the Yankees lift their no beard policy
The New York Yankees are changing a nearly 50-year-old policy that banned beards. Here are some things to know about the history of beards in major league baseball.
21 Feb, 2025
Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze
The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.
21 Feb, 2025
AP sues Trump White House for denying access over 'Gulf of Mexico' row
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
21 Feb, 2025
Trump's passport policy leaves trans, intersex Americans in the lurch
President Trump's executive order that the federal government recognizes only two sexes, male and female, is disrupting the lives of some trans, nonbinary and intersex people applying for passports.
21 Feb, 2025
Supreme Court punts on order that blocked Trump's firing of special counsel
Per Congress' directive, the occupant of the position can only be fired for "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office."
21 Feb, 2025
Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico
We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mex...
21 Feb, 2025
'See you in court': Trump and Maine's governor spar over trans athlete order
The Maine Principal's Association said it would continue to allow trans girls to compete in school sports, saying President Trump's recent executive order is in conflict with state law.
21 Feb, 2025
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to Nigeria
The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.
21 Feb, 2025
Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal
Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.
21 Feb, 2025
After mass layoffs, some federal agencies are trying to bring employees back
A number of federal agencies, from HHS to the USDA, have laid off employees only to rescind those terminations days later. An expert says it "suggests something about mismanagement of government."
21 Feb, 2025
Can there be peace in Ukraine, or is Putin just playing for time?
As the Trump administration works toward a halt in the fighting, many experts fear that Ukraine will be forced to accept a ceasefire deal that will only give Russian forces a badly needed breather.
21 Feb, 2025
Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?
The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.
21 Feb, 2025
Latvia 'cannot exist without multilateralism, without democracies,' ex-PM says on U.S. shift
Former Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins gives a Baltic perspective on the U.S. policy shift on Ukraine.
21 Feb, 2025
Lab mice may give 'first aid' to unconscious mates
New research suggests mice may exhibit revival-like behaviors to help unconscious mice recover faster.
21 Feb, 2025
Canada beat the U.S. 3-2 in overtime to win the contentious 4 Nations Face-Off
The North American hockey rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.
21 Feb, 2025
From Ukraine to DOGE: Here's everything that happened with Trump this week
NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.
21 Feb, 2025
Israel says body returned by Hamas not that of hostage
Israel identified the remains of child hostages but said another body from Hamas was not their mother as claimed. And near Tel Aviv, explosions hit threes buses, but no injuries were reported.
21 Feb, 2025
Israel says returned body isn't a hostage. And, FEMA cuts building code efforts
FEMA has cut employees and is now halting efforts to improve building codes. And, Israel says one of the bodies Hamas returned does not belong to any known hostage.
21 Feb, 2025
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
21 Feb, 2025
In case you missed it: Here's what happened with Trump this week, from Ukraine to DOGE
NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.
21 Feb, 2025
What to know about the case against former Spanish soccer head Luis Rubiales
The former president of Spain's soccer federation was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 women's World Cup. Here's what to know about the case.
21 Feb, 2025
What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?
Plus: Why are there so many "Bridget Jones" movies? Who all resigned over the Eric Adams drama? And what phrase originated on "SNL"?
21 Feb, 2025
A far-right influencer is getting invitations to travel with Trump Cabinet members
Jack Posobiec, a prominent influencer, has a long history of promoting antisemitic and white supremacist content. He traveled to Ukraine with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week.
21 Feb, 2025
Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea
China had given notice that its warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise in the Tasman Sea, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
21 Feb, 2025
Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug-related charges
In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.
21 Feb, 2025
Trump's picks to oversee Medicare and biomedical research will divest stock
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will sell shares in Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, NIH nominee, will shed stock in Walmart and Nvidia.
20 Feb, 2025
Why are 'fireworks' coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say
A team of astrophysicists have found flares of light in Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way.
20 Feb, 2025
Greenlandic politician describes struggle to remember 'America has good people'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Greenlandic parliamentary candidate Naaja Nathanielsen about the continued Trump administration push to acquire the territory.
20 Feb, 2025
Venezuelan mothers organize on chat group to fight Guantánamo detentions
The mothers met in a Whatsapp group. They have vowed to fight until their sons, who they say have not committed crimes and do not have ties to gangs, are released.
20 Feb, 2025
First CDC vaccine meeting under Trump administration is postponed
The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
20 Feb, 2025
Exclusive: Trump administration drops work on stronger building codes for disasters
To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump Administration has pulled them back.
20 Feb, 2025
Reversing U.S. policy, Trump attacks Zelenskyy, blames Ukraine for war with Russia
The U.S. has been the strongest supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of blunt comments, President Trump now sounds more aligned with Russia than Ukraine.
20 Feb, 2025
NY Governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump
NYC Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Governor Hochul says Adams will remain in office.
20 Feb, 2025
These far-right media figures are getting center stage under Trump
The Trump administration has welcomed far-right media figures in the White House briefing room and elsewhere, even as it restricts access for established news outlets.
20 Feb, 2025
How Will the New Syria Be Governed?
After 14 years of a devastating civil war, Syria is in the process of reinventing itself. One big question is how the country will be governed now that the more than 50 years of rule by the Assad fami...
20 Feb, 2025
IRS cuts over 6,000 jobs in the middle of tax season
The IRS is cutting more than 6,000 jobs this week, as part of the Trump administration's downsizing of the overall federal workforce. The job cuts at the IRS come in the middle of the tax-filing seaso...
20 Feb, 2025
Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators
President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.
20 Feb, 2025
Everything to know about the MLB's ball-strike challenge system at spring training
This spring, MLB players can challenge ball and strike calls. The camera-based system is only an experiment for now — but it has the baseball world wondering where to draw the line with technology.
20 Feb, 2025
Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau
Republicans welcomed Kash Patel's confirmation, seeing him as someone who can fix the FBI's alleged targeting of conservatives in recent years.
20 Feb, 2025
Kennedy Center evacuates due to bomb threat targeting Shen Yun
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.
20 Feb, 2025
Mexico warns the US not to 'invade our sovereignty' in fight against cartels
As the US officially designates six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, Mexico's president warns the United States against any violation of its territory.
20 Feb, 2025
Trump aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify
A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.
20 Feb, 2025
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he will not seek reelection in 2026
The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.
20 Feb, 2025
As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?
With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role — with different goals.
20 Feb, 2025
Senator Mitch McConnell says he will not seek reelection in 2026
The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.
20 Feb, 2025
Trump order aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify.
A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.
20 Feb, 2025
Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.
20 Feb, 2025
A gold-framed Trump mug shot is hanging just outside the Oval Office
President Trump's mug shot is one of the first things visitors will see when approaching the Oval Office.
20 Feb, 2025
DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia's invasion.
20 Feb, 2025
First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later
Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne – and remedies for toothaches.
20 Feb, 2025
Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze
The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting ...
20 Feb, 2025
A military vet and a scientist were securing America's food system. Trump fired them
More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.
20 Feb, 2025
How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.
20 Feb, 2025
A gold-framed Trump mug shot is hanging just outside of the Oval Office
President Trump's mug shot is one of the first things visitors will see when approaching the Oval Office.
20 Feb, 2025
China repatriates more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar
Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month to shut down the scam centers that bilked victims around the world out of billions of dollars.
20 Feb, 2025
Judge deliberates after DOJ pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams
During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.
20 Feb, 2025
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including mother and young sons
Today's release is the first time Hamas has handed over the bodies of hostages during the war, although several have been recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza and returned to Israel.
20 Feb, 2025
Panama sends 97 U.S. deportees to migrant camp after they refused to be repatriated
The migrants refused to be repatriated to their countries. They will be held in a migration facility near the Darien Gap along the Colombian border until third countries can be found to take them.
20 Feb, 2025
Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year
The cuts would be as drastic as sequestration in 2013, the law passed by Congress that forced the armed services to cut $56 billion in a matter of months.
20 Feb, 2025
Military doctors prepare to deploy to Guantanamo for extended stay
Orders to deploy medical personnel suggest the Trump administration is contemplating an extended stay for people at the U.S. base in Cuba.
19 Feb, 2025
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
19 Feb, 2025
In potential showdown, aid groups demand court find USAID, State officials in contempt
Aid groups are urging a federal judge to find Trump administration officials in contempt to force them to reopen funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel aid contracts.
19 Feb, 2025
Seven Chilean men are charged with stealing millions from high-profile athletes' homes
Seven Chilean men face federal charges related to a string of burglaries at the homes of six high-profile athletes. NFL quarterbacks Pat Mahomes and Joe Burrows were among the targets.
19 Feb, 2025
GOP senators fact check Trump's Ukraine rhetoric, while still backing his strategy
Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate.
19 Feb, 2025
Judge deliberates after Justice Department pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams
During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.
19 Feb, 2025
Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
19 Feb, 2025
Hurricane, the hero Belgian Malinois who protected the Obama White House from intruder, has died
Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
19 Feb, 2025
Europe's Biggest Economy is in Trouble
Germany's economy boomed as the world underwent globalization. But since then, too little investment, too much bureaucracy and a nearby war in Ukraine has cause Europe's largest economy to stagnate. T...
19 Feb, 2025
Trump officials will not restart most foreign aid despite court order
A judge last week ruled that the freeze on foreign aid must be reversed. But Trump's USAID team responded that many contracts give them the right to halt funding.
19 Feb, 2025
Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda
The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.
19 Feb, 2025
The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course
The USDA says "several" staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and "we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters."
19 Feb, 2025
Men die younger than women. Is it time for a focus on men's health?
Researchers would like to see more study on how stress, the economy and attitudes toward medicine influence the well-being and longevity of men.
19 Feb, 2025
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull died with CTE, researchers say
Bobby Hull, an electric left-winger known as the 'Golden Jet', marveled hockey fans for his will to win. Named one of the NHL's greatest players, Hull was found to have had CTE after his death.
19 Feb, 2025
Schools, colleges have 2 weeks to ban DEI. An education expert warns it won't be easy
The Department of Education told schools to stop DEI efforts or risk losing federal dollars. The president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation warns it won't be quick and easy.
19 Feb, 2025
Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies
The executive order would affect agencies like the SEC and FDIC, but it excludes the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and Open Market Committee.
19 Feb, 2025
Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism
The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.
19 Feb, 2025
Zelenskyy hits back against Trump's comments blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants the U.S. to stop using disinformation when talking about Russia's war on Ukraine, after President Trump accused Ukraine of starting the war.
19 Feb, 2025
FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firings
The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.
19 Feb, 2025
Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China
A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.
19 Feb, 2025
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senators
The confirmation hearing for the former Oregon representative nominated to lead the Labor Department is to start Wednesday. The secretary of labor holds the 11th Cabinet position in the presidential l...
19 Feb, 2025
Is Trump preparing to cancel America's ride back to the moon?
President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the plan could be a casualty of the cost-cutting drive overseen by Elon Musk.
19 Feb, 2025
She worked for years to get a federal job. Within a month, she was fired
Rose is one of thousands of federal workers who have been terminated by the Trump administration. At 26, she's left wondering what to do now.
19 Feb, 2025
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says it is time to find his successor
Louis DeJoy said he plans to step down after a nearly five-year tenure marked by the coronavirus pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to stem losses through cost and service cuts.
19 Feb, 2025
Nearly 300 deportees from U.S. held in Panama hotel
The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries the U.S. has difficulty deporting migrants to directly. Panama is being used as a stopover.
19 Feb, 2025
Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
Despite promises to improve the system, problems within prisons keep mounting. Critics say the Dominican Republic continues to push for pretrial detentions in cases where no charges have been filed.
19 Feb, 2025
More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.
19 Feb, 2025
Trump says Elon Musk's $10 million settlement over Twitter suit was 'a big discount'
It's the second tech company to agree to a payout after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol prompted Trump to be kicked off numerous social media platforms.
19 Feb, 2025
Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky is found not guilty in firearm case, avoiding prison
Jurors found A$AP Rocky, a rapper and the longtime partner of Rihanna, not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021. He could have faced up to 24 years in prison.
19 Feb, 2025
Much of U.S. faces subzero temperatures, snow and high winds in coming days
In some parts of the Plains region, the National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach as low as the negative 20s and 30s.
19 Feb, 2025
Brazil's former president faces charges over alleged coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged for allegedly helping to mastermind far right coup plot to upset the country's 2022 election result.
18 Feb, 2025
Trump wants to lower the cost of IVF. New executive order seeks ideas to do that
President Trump campaigned on lowering the cost of IVF, after a controversial ruling made the treatment stop in Alabama for a short time
18 Feb, 2025
It's Frankie Muniz's world with both a NASCAR career and sitcom reboot in the works
For Frankie Muniz, balancing a career as a professional NASCAR driver and a TV actor isn't a fantasy; it'll be his very busy reality this upcoming year.
18 Feb, 2025
National Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of its workforce
NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.
18 Feb, 2025
Artists protest new NEA restrictions
Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.
18 Feb, 2025
A pediatrician warns of 'long-lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS
Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.
18 Feb, 2025
Ireland Weighs a Boycott
Ireland considers becoming the first western country to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The move is controversial, but Ireland has a history of leading the ...
18 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican. There's concern about the ability of the 88-year-old pontiff to fight off the infection.
18 Feb, 2025
What we know about the Toronto plane crash
Authorities are still investigating what caused a Delta Air Lines regional jet to flip upside down and burst into flames upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.
18 Feb, 2025
Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data
A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
18 Feb, 2025
A pediatrician warns of 'long lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
18 Feb, 2025
Why did the baby seal cross the road? It's not a riddle for this Connecticut city
A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean.
18 Feb, 2025
Who is the American playing a key role in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?
A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.
18 Feb, 2025
As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance
President Trump and his appointees are now solely in charge of the Kennedy Center. Performers protested by dancing.
18 Feb, 2025
From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza
Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.
18 Feb, 2025
Hamas to hand over 4 Israeli hostages' bodies Thursday and 6 living hostages Saturday
Hamas says it has agreed to Israel's request to speed up release of Israeli hostages, including two men held around a decade. The bodies of members of a young family are among those it will hand over.
18 Feb, 2025
White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE -- legally, anyway
Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing, and has "no actual or formal authority" to make decisions.
18 Feb, 2025
Who is Steve Witkoff? Trump's Middle East envoy is a real estate mogul and old friend
A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.
18 Feb, 2025
Health agencies lose staff members in key areas as Trump firings set in
As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut and the impact of the roles that were lost.
18 Feb, 2025
Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump?
The department dropped a case against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, withdrew from an investigation against Rep. Andy Ogles, and moved to dismiss the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
18 Feb, 2025
NYC mayor could be removed from office. And, concerns over peace talks for Ukraine
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled she may use her authority to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. And, high-stakes negotiations to end the war in Ukraine begin today.
18 Feb, 2025
U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv
The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
18 Feb, 2025
Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout
American and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. The Trump administration has started making broad cuts to federal health agencies. Days afte...
18 Feb, 2025
Can President Trump ignore Congress' spending laws? The debate over 'impoundment'
Since taking office, the Trump administration and DOGE have been seeking to unilaterally override the spending plans set by Congress. Can they do that under the U.S. Constitution?
18 Feb, 2025
Human gene variant alters the voices of mice
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
18 Feb, 2025
Trump's allies find signs of respite from scrutiny at the Justice Department
The department dropped a case against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, withdrew from an investigation against Rep. Andy Ogles, and moved to dismiss the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
18 Feb, 2025
As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction
A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.
18 Feb, 2025
An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district
The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.
18 Feb, 2025
A Delta Air Lines jet flips upside down on a Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive
Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least 18 people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Monday.
18 Feb, 2025
Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings
Peltier's imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence.
18 Feb, 2025
NY Governor Hochul signals she may move to force NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office
NY Gov Hochul says she'll weigh NYC Mayor Eric Adams' future on Tuesday, after four of his longtime aides resigned over a corruption scandal involving the Trump administration.
18 Feb, 2025
Thousands of people protest in Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Presidents Day
The protestors participated in the 50501 Movement, which originated in response to the Trump administration and its efforts to cut government spending. Many chanted "Where is Congress?'"
17 Feb, 2025
Health agencies lose staff in key areas as Trump firings set in
As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut, and the impact of the roles that were lost.
17 Feb, 2025
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet flips upside down during turbulent landing in Toronto
Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least eight people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Monday.
17 Feb, 2025
Mexico's President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change
Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
17 Feb, 2025
Peace Talks with Russia; Mexican Street Sweeper Becomes a Star
Members of the Trump Administration will meet with counterparts from Russia this week to discuss a possible peace deal with Ukraine. Notably, the Ukrainians are absent from these talks. Other European...
17 Feb, 2025
4 top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resign
The news from the longtime aides — Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker — comes after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against Adams.
17 Feb, 2025
In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence
The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.
17 Feb, 2025
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week
A high-pressure system is pushing Arctic air into the central U.S. this week. Much of the country will experience plunging temperatures, while states such as Kansas and Missouri could see heavy snow.
17 Feb, 2025
Power lines sparked new fires in LA after the Eaton Fire began, radio traffic shows
First responder communications show the power company in Altadena was slow to respond to Eaton firefighters — and that live power lines sparked new fires days after flames first broke out.
17 Feb, 2025
When online weight-loss drugs are too good to be true
A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.
17 Feb, 2025
Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'
The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract."
17 Feb, 2025
Understanding presidential power in the age of Trump
New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI.
17 Feb, 2025
Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war
After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.
17 Feb, 2025
European leaders to meet about emerging transatlantic rift over security, Ukraine
European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine, while the U.S. will send negotiators to meet Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia.
17 Feb, 2025
A look at Trump's first month in office. And, how to beat parental burnout
Trump was sworn into his second term four weeks ago. Here's a look at what he's done since then. And, Marco Rubio takes his first trip to the Middle East as secretary of state.
17 Feb, 2025
Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month
European leaders meet in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East amplifying President Trump's ...
17 Feb, 2025
A former NASA scientist has big dreams for his small business. Will Trump dash them?
Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA food scientist, won a USDA innovation grant to further develop a meal replacement bar for first responders. Trump's freeze on government awards has jeopardized those plans.
17 Feb, 2025
A fired national park ranger lost his dream job. He says the public is losing more
Brian Gibbs was an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. His job was among those nixed by the Trump administration as it pushes to shrink federal spending.
17 Feb, 2025
Train hoppers ride the rails across America — and you can tag along
Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.
17 Feb, 2025
Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't
Comedian W. Kamau Bell speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his decision to perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump assumed the organization's chairmanship.
17 Feb, 2025
She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable.
17 Feb, 2025
European leaders scramble ahead of Trump's Ukraine summit with Putin
European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.
17 Feb, 2025
European leaders scramble ahead of Trump Ukraine summit with Putin
European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.
16 Feb, 2025
Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least 9 fatalities
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said all of the state's 120 counties were impacted by the storm. "The biggest challenge of this event is it's everywhere."
16 Feb, 2025
Jacob Kiplimo sets new half marathon record, finishes in under 57 minutes
Kiplimo ran with a vengeance in Barcelona on Sunday — beating the previous fastest half marathon time by a whole 48 seconds.
16 Feb, 2025
Government Accountability official says fraud does exist, but it's not widespread
Government accountability officer says fraud is committed by "all walks of life" including "insider threats," but must be proven in court
16 Feb, 2025
Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least nine fatalities
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said all of the state's 120 counties were impacted by the storm. "The biggest challenge of this event is it's everywhere."
16 Feb, 2025
Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here's why
Protests against the Trump administration's actions are planned for Presidents Day. Organizers say they are responding to "the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration."
16 Feb, 2025
Congo says Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in its mineral-rich east
Rwanda-backed rebels reached the center of east Congo's second largest city, Bukavu, on Sunday morning in an unprecedented expansion of their reach in their yearslong fighting.
16 Feb, 2025
Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here is why
A series of protests against the Trump administration's actions is planned for Presidents Day.
16 Feb, 2025
January 6th ... the board game?
Fight for America! is a new art installation about democracy that invites audiences to play a war game — battling over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
16 Feb, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting to board a train.
16 Feb, 2025
Fans in Montreal loudly boo U.S. anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations game vs. Canada
It's the second time "The Star-Spangled Banner" drew that reaction in two games the United States has played at the NHL-run international tournament.
15 Feb, 2025
Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse
Workers voted against joining a grassroots union called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, or CAUSE
15 Feb, 2025
What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?
A team from NPR's All Things Considered went to Panama to report on the canal there, which has gained attention in recent months due to President Trump's comments about the U.S. taking control of it.
15 Feb, 2025
German chancellor slams Vance's call for Europe to be inclusive of far-right parties
Olaf Scholz rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance for suggesting that far-right parties should not be shut out of government. Germany's other political parties have refused to work with the far-right A...
15 Feb, 2025
Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection
Doctors prescribed "absolute rest" for Pope Francis, the Vatican said Saturday, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis.
15 Feb, 2025
EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President Trump's...
15 Feb, 2025
Woman drops suit accusing Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13
The suit was initially filed in October, claiming that the woman was lured by a limousine driver outside the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and assaulted by the two rappers at an after-party.
15 Feb, 2025
'Give me the head!' Neuroscientist inspires whale and dolphin research in Brazil
Time is of the essence for a Brazilian neuroscientist who wants to study whale and dolphin brains before the brains decompose in the heat.
15 Feb, 2025
Tennis' top-ranked Jannik Sinner gets a 3-month ban in doping case settlement
Sinner accepted the ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The timing of the ban means the 23-year-old Italian won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments.
15 Feb, 2025
A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
A second federal judge paused President Trump's executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.
15 Feb, 2025
Prize-winning pictures: Images from this photo contest show tech changing the world
The website restofworld got entries from 45 countries for a photo contest focusing on technology. Here are their top picks -- from facial scans for migrants to kids in a Mongolian tent transfixed by o...
15 Feb, 2025
"Give me the head!" Neuroscientist inspires whale and dolphin research in Brazil
Time is of the essence for a Brazilian neuroscientist who wants to study whale and dolphin brains before the brains decompose in the heat.
15 Feb, 2025
Opinion: Navalny's words of love
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny, who died a year ago Sunday in a Russian prison.
15 Feb, 2025
Top federal prosecutor in Washington previously defended Jan. 6 rioters
Ed Martin advanced bogus claims about election fraud in swing states in 2020, and he spoke at a boisterous rally in Washington the day before the siege on the Capitol.
15 Feb, 2025
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the 6th group freed under a ceasefire deal
In a ceremony surrounded by masked Palestinian militants and rubble from the Gaza war, Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages holding U.S., Russian and Argentinian citizenships.
15 Feb, 2025
Courts block Trump's DOGE actions — chaos, panic not proving to be best legal strategy
Some legal scholars say that the administration is bungling the chance to expand presidential power.
15 Feb, 2025
Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?
As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, its targeting probationary workers. Here's what to know about the employee status.
15 Feb, 2025
How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy
A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.
15 Feb, 2025
After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits
President Trump's efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms.
15 Feb, 2025
A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.
During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.
15 Feb, 2025
Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs.
15 Feb, 2025
Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers.
New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?
15 Feb, 2025
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the sixth group freed under a ceasefire deal
In a ceremony surrounded by masked Palestinian militants and rubble from the Gaza war, Hamas released three Israeli hostages holding U.S., Russian and Argentinian citizenships on Saturday.
15 Feb, 2025
A Valentine's Day aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.
During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.
14 Feb, 2025
HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be 'drastic' staff cuts
As federal layoffs mount, sources say the Trump administration plans a 50% staffing cut at the federal housing agency. The moves come amid an affordable housing shortage and record high homelessness.
14 Feb, 2025
Trump firings cause chaos at agency responsible for America's nuclear weapons
The National Nuclear Security Administration is a semi-autonomous agency within the Department of Energy that oversees the U.S. stockpile of thousands of nuclear weapons. Officials were given hours to...
14 Feb, 2025
Federal judge blocks CFPB from laying off more employees
The ruling from a federal court in Washington, D.C., is a reprieve for CFPB staff who had been bracing for mass layoffs as early as Friday.
14 Feb, 2025
Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
14 Feb, 2025
Fallout from Eric Adams case continues at the Justice Department
An order to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams has sent the Justice Department into a crisis. Several top prosecutors resigned rather than obey orders to dismiss the case.
14 Feb, 2025
A judge orders a temporary thaw to Trump's foreign aid freeze. What will that mean?
He wrote that there was no explanation "why a blanket suspension of all congressionally appropriated foreign aid" is needed to review programs. But how funds will start flowing again is unclear.
14 Feb, 2025
President Trump is testing the limits of emergency powers — again
President Trump has declared multiple national emergencies since taking office. That's helping him act quickly. There are few checks and balances on the emergency powers he's claiming.
14 Feb, 2025
Layoffs accelerate at federal agencies with more cuts to come
Federal agencies continued to lay off workers Friday. The cuts come after President Trump signed an executive order this week directing agencies to prepare for "large-scale" reductions in force.
14 Feb, 2025
Access to Ukraine's rare earths may help keep U.S. aid flowing
As the Trump administration publicly hammers out its plans on the Ukraine war, it's also pressing Ukraine for deals in exchange for more aid — including giving the U.S. mining rights for rare earths...
14 Feb, 2025
Altimeter in Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before DCA mid-air collision
The National Transportation Safety Board says altimeter in the Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before the DCA mid-air collision with an American Airlines jet. All 67 people aboard died.
14 Feb, 2025
The Iconic Singer of the Syrian Revolution
Syria is reinventing itself following a 14-year bloody civil war and the rapid crumbling of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad regime in December. As NPR's Emily Feng travelled the country reporting on the...
14 Feb, 2025
'Moss Appreciation Week': a lot of celebration for a very little plant
Moss Appreciation Week is packed with events both scientific... and also silly. Moss walks, moss talks, moss movies, crafting moss-themed Valentines, and a "gastropod derby" with snails and slugs (for...
14 Feb, 2025
President Trump is testing the limits of 'emergency' powers — again
President Trump has declared multiple national emergencies since taking office. That's helping him act quickly. There are few checks and balances on the emergency powers he's claiming.
14 Feb, 2025
Will the Eagles visit the White House after Super Bowl win? They didn't last time
The Eagles pulled out a win over the Kansas City Chiefs this week, but they might opt out of making the traditional visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
14 Feb, 2025
At 74, Wisdom the albatross is welcoming new motherhood once again
The Laysan Albatross was first banded (or marked) in Hawaii in 1956. Meaning, she could be even older than the current estimate of 74.
14 Feb, 2025
Park Service erases 'transgender' on Stonewall website, uses the term 'LGB' movement
The website deleted all mentions of "transgender" and "queer" in its history of the Stonewall riots, and only referred to the riots' impact on lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
14 Feb, 2025
Layoffs start at CDC, targeting probationary staff
As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC are being let go, at the direction of the Trump administration. The cuts represent around 10% of the agency's workforce.
14 Feb, 2025
Did a whale swallow a kayaker? The truth behind the viral video
A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to.
14 Feb, 2025
ICE officers granted access to unaccompanied minors database
Trump administration officials say the move was necessary "to build a culture of child safety and accountability." But advocates say they fear the administration will use it for immigration enforcemen...
14 Feb, 2025
Jordan's military is test-running an air bridge for aid to Gaza
NPR traveled with Jordan's military on a recent helicopter flight delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, part of a test program since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect last month.
14 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk's team is expected to target the Pentagon soon, pledging cost cuts
The DOGE team is aiming to cut 8% from next year's defense budget, officials tell NPR.
14 Feb, 2025
The revolution will be screenshot (hopefully)
Code Switch's B.A. Parker takes a look at the many ways our digital world is being erased.
14 Feb, 2025
The next Israeli hostages Hamas will release include U.S. and Russian nationals
Hamas says it will release three hostages on Saturday, resolving a dispute with Israel that threatened to derail the ceasefire. In exchange, Israel will free dozens of Palestinians from jail.
14 Feb, 2025
Rounding up what happened with Elon Musk and DOGE this week
Elon Musk has emerged as a key figure in President Trump's plans to reshape the government. Here's a recap of this week with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team he leads.
14 Feb, 2025
Eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of colon cancer, a study finds
Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.
14 Feb, 2025
An Israeli raid of a famous Palestinian bookstore stokes censorship fears
A famous Palestinian-owned bookstore in East Jerusalem was raided by Israeli police, stoking fears of increased censorship.
14 Feb, 2025
New poll shows more support for immigration restrictions. And, this week in DOGE
Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corrup...
14 Feb, 2025
Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows growing support for some restrictions on immigration. Still, many elements of President Trump's sweeping crackdown are unpopular with Democrats and independents.
14 Feb, 2025
Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for
Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.
14 Feb, 2025
YouTube turns 20 years old today
Twenty years ago, three former PayPal employees activated the domain name "YouTube.com." The first YouTube video followed soon after.
14 Feb, 2025
A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened
Liz Goggin, a social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, took the offer to resign in exchange for pay and benefits through September. Then she learned her position was exempt.
14 Feb, 2025
This week in DOGE: Elon Musk's role in overhauling 'America, Inc.'
Elon Musk has emerged as a key figure in President Trump's plans to reshape the government. Here's a recap of this week with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team he leads.
14 Feb, 2025
Which dog breed got robbed — AGAIN — at Westminster? Find out in the quiz!
This week, we've got little kids, loser dogs, the Super Bowl, '90s power ballads and too much government.
14 Feb, 2025
Texas judge fines New York doctor for sending abortion pills to Texas
The ruling by a Texas judge against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas could test "shield laws" in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal.
14 Feb, 2025
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
14 Feb, 2025
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid
The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Jan. 20 executive order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.
14 Feb, 2025
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Jan. 20 executive order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.
14 Feb, 2025
Unease grows at the CDC as Trump administration keeps grip on research, messaging
CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.
14 Feb, 2025
Up to 100 more workers are fired at CFPB as staff fear mass layoffs are looming
About 70-100 employees were terminated at the CFPB, following dozens of recent workers who were fired earlier this week. Agency staff are bracing for even wider layoffs.
14 Feb, 2025
TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores
Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.
14 Feb, 2025
Why Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets broke up
When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way … till the Jets decide you're not coming back next season.
14 Feb, 2025
CDC scientists face limits on publishing certain research
CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.
13 Feb, 2025
Up to 100 more workers are fired at CPFB as staff fear mass layoffs are looming
About 70-100 employees were terminated at the CFPB, following dozens of recent workers who were fired earlier this week. Agency staff are bracing for even wider layoffs.
13 Feb, 2025
What's happening with the anti-HIV program PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has been the subject of a series of presidential orders and memos that have left uncertainty about how it operates.
13 Feb, 2025
On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations
The bill passed after Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans ended a public dispute. It includes a mandatory death penalty for capital crimes committed by people without legal status.
13 Feb, 2025
Digital 2/13: A roller coaster ride for PEPFAR
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has been the subject of a series of presidential orders and memos that have left uncertainty about how is operates. First: halted as part of the suspensi...
13 Feb, 2025
Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce
Employees across several agencies including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy and the General Services Administration have all been affecte...
13 Feb, 2025
Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae have cut ties with the Kennedy Center now that Trump is chair
The Kennedy Center was created by bipartisan legislation signed by former President Eisenhower in 1958. President Trump appointed himself and members of his administration to the board.
13 Feb, 2025
Thousands of counterfeit Forever postage stamps are seized in Chicago
Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago seized nearly 162,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps this past week which the agency said were shipped from China.
13 Feb, 2025
What is happening with PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief received a waiver from the Trump administration's initial stop-work order for aid programs. What has that meant for the programs they fund?
13 Feb, 2025
After Trump announced talks with Russia, Vance speaks to European allies
In his second big speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, days after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine...
13 Feb, 2025
In Panama economic needs threaten to erase a way of life
Panama has been looking for solutions to a long-term problem. Every time a ship passes through the Panama Canal, more than 50 million gallons of fresh water from Lake Gatun pour out into the ocean. No...
13 Feb, 2025
3 top U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case
The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.
13 Feb, 2025
The Truth Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers
Giving a bouquet of flowers to your beloved is a classic Valentine's Day gesture of love. But as we hear from our correspondent in Colombia, growing those flowers comes at a steep environmental cost.
13 Feb, 2025
After Trump announced talks with Russia, Vance to address Munich Security Conference
In his second major speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, just after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine...
13 Feb, 2025
Where is my tax refund?
If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.
13 Feb, 2025
Movie Watch: 'Marveling' at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025
Wondering what to watch this weekend? Captain America: Brave New World may have what you're looking for. Plus, two favorites from the Sundance Film Festival.
13 Feb, 2025
A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave
A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave.
13 Feb, 2025
Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary
A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote No. Here's how he explained his vote.
13 Feb, 2025
Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs against other countries
President Trump is threatening to levy taxes on imports to match those other countries charge on U.S. exports.
13 Feb, 2025
RIP Duo, the Duolingo owl. Why would the company kill its own mascot?
Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?
13 Feb, 2025
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
13 Feb, 2025
Craft supplier Joann to close 60% of its stores across U.S. as it looks for a buyer
The move to close 500 stores comes after Joann declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The closures would leave it with far fewer stores than competitors Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
13 Feb, 2025
Duolingo's owl mascot is a social media sensation. So why did they kill him off?
Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?
13 Feb, 2025
As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included
Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.
13 Feb, 2025
RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.
13 Feb, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz's list of 'woke' science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.
13 Feb, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz's list of "woke" science includes self-driving cars, solar eclipses
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "Woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.
13 Feb, 2025
Is Trump the president who will truly set a course for Mars?
Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.
13 Feb, 2025
Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend
Israel threatened Tuesday to resume hostilities with Hamas in Gaza unless the militant group releases hostages under the ceasefire agreement.
13 Feb, 2025
Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet
What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.
13 Feb, 2025
Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases
Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects.
13 Feb, 2025
4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes
Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is.
13 Feb, 2025
Some red states report zero abortions. Doctors and researchers say it's not true
The reports are from 2023, in states where abortion is banned. They contradict what doctors and researchers say is happening on the ground, raising concerns about data integrity.
13 Feb, 2025
Trump's pick for secretary of education is Linda McMahon. Here's what to know
McMahon's confirmation proceedings are likely to focus on how she would handle Donald Trump's plans to dissolve the U.S. Education Department.
13 Feb, 2025
Trump hired Musk as a 'special government employee.' Here's what that means
Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees.
13 Feb, 2025
Dear Life Kit: My friend kissed me and I liked it. Now he wants to take it back!
Plus: how to deal with an awful brother-in-law, what to do with a box of mementos you shared with your ex and how to tell a bestie you don't want to go on a couples trip.
13 Feb, 2025
Squeeze into a photo booth for a Valentine's Day smooch
In honor of Valentine's Day, we stop in at the new Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco to find out how people are using the booths to celebrate their love.
13 Feb, 2025
New Mexico jury convicts former officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station
Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford's verdict is the latest outcome in cases that prosecutors have linked to systematic brutality against Black people by members of law enforcement.
13 Feb, 2025
As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage
The federal government hopes former coal towns will help the nuclear industry grow, by taking on the decades-long challenge of storing radioactive waste
13 Feb, 2025
Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas
That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White Ho...
13 Feb, 2025
ACLU and other advocates sue for access to migrants moved to Guantánamo Bay
The lawsuit alleges the migrants have been "disappeared into a black box" and are unable to communicate with attorneys
12 Feb, 2025
Trump says the U.S. will 'own' Gaza — what that could mean for the Middle East
The Gaza Strip – ground zero of Israel's war with Hamas – is only about twice the size of Washington, DC. It has about 25 miles of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea, with a population of about...
12 Feb, 2025
Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's offer to federal employees to resign now in exchange for pay and benefits through September can go forward.
12 Feb, 2025
Trumps Begins Working to End the War Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump had separate phone calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine on the same day. Following the calls, Trump posted on social media that both leaders want peace and he said that he want...
12 Feb, 2025
A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions
Heavy West Coast rain means mudslides threaten fire-ravaged California. Millions of Americans elsewhere get snow, rain, extreme cold and some tornadoes.
12 Feb, 2025
Dozens of CFPB workers are fired as the agency remains shuttered
Dozens of employees at the bureau were fired by email on Tuesday night amid a stop-work order and closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's headquarters.
12 Feb, 2025
As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that judges blocking Trump administration actions were causing a constitutional crisis.
12 Feb, 2025
A hidden Picasso painting from the early Blue Period is revealed by new technology
Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.
12 Feb, 2025
New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center
"It is a great honor to be chairman of the Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!" Trump said.
12 Feb, 2025
The public lost access to Census Bureau data for days after a Trump order
After Trump put out an executive order targeting gender identity, the public lost access to many Census Bureau data tables and research reports for days, raising concerns about the data's integrity.
12 Feb, 2025
Belarus has released 3 from prison, including an American and a journalist
Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was one of those released from a Belarusian prison after more than three years. The released American has not been named publicly.
12 Feb, 2025
States aim to cut energy costs for low-income households with community solar projects
Some states are trying to lower electricity costs for low-income households through community solar projects. One solar project in Oregon aims to lower residents' energy bills by up to 45%.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump spoke with Russia's Putin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy to start talks to end the war
President Trump says he spoke with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine in separate phone calls Wednesday, discussing the two countries' war and other issues.
12 Feb, 2025
An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 20...
12 Feb, 2025
Chocolate lovers feel the price pinch this Valentine's Day
Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump says he spoke to Putin about the Ukraine war
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine and other issues, and that they agreed to visit each other's nations and have their teams start negotiation...
12 Feb, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism
The former lawmaker faced questions about her level of experience and past comments about autocratic leaders, but ultimately the Senate confirmed her on Wednesday afternoon.
12 Feb, 2025
Red, White and Blueland? Trump's Greenland talk sparks some colorful proposals
President Trump's talk of acquiring Greenland has sparked creative proposals, from a bill to rename the island "Red, White and Blueland" to a satirical petition for Denmark to buy "Califørnia."
12 Feb, 2025
How did Elon Musk become so powerful in the Trump administration?
New York Times journalist Eric Lipton outlines how Musk's companies are benefiting as he cuts federal jobs and agencies, and reporter Teddy Schleifer explains how Musk's political views turned right.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine war
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine and other issues, and that they agreed to visit each other's nations and have their teams start negotiation...
12 Feb, 2025
January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.
12 Feb, 2025
How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 20...
12 Feb, 2025
Photos: See what happened at the Westminster Dog Show
A 5-year-old giant schnauzer named, Monty, won the Best In Show title at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
12 Feb, 2025
How did Elon Musk became so powerful in the Trump administration?
New York Times journalist Eric Lipton explains how Musk's companies are benefiting as he cuts federal jobs and agencies, and reporter Teddy Schleifer explains how Musk's political views turned right.
12 Feb, 2025
No relief: Inflation unexpectedly heated up last month
Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, as grocery, gasoline and shelter costs all rose. Egg prices saw their biggest price hike in almost a decade.
12 Feb, 2025
Modi and Trump's rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationalist criticized over India's democratic backsliding, has welcomed President Trump's return to the White House. India so far has been spared new tariffs.
12 Feb, 2025
When her young son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger rushed to help
Melissa Barbanell's 7-year-old son was severely injured after being hit by a pickup truck. A stranger, who turned out to be a nurse, let Barbanell know he was going to be OK.
12 Feb, 2025
His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.
Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy at 75.
12 Feb, 2025
Former U.S. ambassador Dennis Ross discusses risks to ceasefire in Gaza
NPR asks Dennis Ross, a former U.S. ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy, about hostage release deadlines set by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as other risks to the...
12 Feb, 2025
Trump's Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely
President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way when the president spells out plans for other parts of the volatile region.
12 Feb, 2025
What happens if Trump starts ignoring court rulings? We break it down
A court finding that the Trump administration did not comply with an earlier order and a recent statement by Vice President JD Vance have some experts warning of a potential constitutional crisis.
12 Feb, 2025
What it would take to send people to Mars
Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.
12 Feb, 2025
Top Trump administration officials visiting Europe this week
Top Trump administration officials are in Europe this week, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attending his first NATO meeting and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris to discuss Ukraine.
12 Feb, 2025
Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress
Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda.
12 Feb, 2025
GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?
The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.
12 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X
Musk and other Silicon Valley executives have long railed against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for its work overseeing the tech industry. Now, Musk hopes to eliminate the agency.
12 Feb, 2025
She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance
New, less damaging treatments are giving some patients the choice to try to preserve their ability to have children after cancer.
12 Feb, 2025
When her young son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger ran over to help
Melissa Barbanell's 7-year-old son was severely injured after being hit by a pickup truck. A stranger, who turned out to be a nurse, let Barbanell know he was going to be OK.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump official targeting Jan. 6 investigators worked on those cases himself
The disconnect between Bove's aggressive stance at the time to hold rioters accountable — and his current hostility towards the Jan. 6 probe — has troubled some former colleagues.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
12 Feb, 2025
Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet who's been a finalist before.
12 Feb, 2025
Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case
Bannon pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to one count of scheme to defraud, a low-level felony. The case involved We Build the Wall, a non-profit that Bannon himself once suspected was a scam.
12 Feb, 2025
A giant schnauzer named Monty has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club
Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet who's been a finalist before.
11 Feb, 2025
White House blocks AP from event for using 'Gulf of Mexico'
The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
11 Feb, 2025
Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump
Staffers at the U.S. cybersecurity agency working on countering foreign disinformation and on election security have been put on leave, according to sources who spoke anonymously for fear of reprisal.
11 Feb, 2025
'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency
The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.
11 Feb, 2025
PBS shutters DEI office
The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.
11 Feb, 2025
HUD is bracing as DOGE seeks to cut waste, fraud. Union leaders have a suggestion
The Trump administration is reviewing contracts across the federal housing agency. Some employees worry about potentially "devastating" cuts, though union leaders also hope some good may come of it.
11 Feb, 2025
Trump and Musk appear together in the Oval Office to defend the work of DOGE
President Trump and Musk stood by their cost-cutting efforts. They said "billions" in waste had already been discovered, but offered few specifics on how they were arriving at those estimates.
11 Feb, 2025
How the gutting of USAID is reverberating around the world: Worry, despair, praise
Reactions to the changes in USAID run the gamut. Some leading voices — like Mexico's president — are in favor. Others fear that lives will be lost as health care programs are cut.
11 Feb, 2025
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
11 Feb, 2025
Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland
President Trump has made clear his desire for the U.S. to take Greenland saying the territory is vital to U.S. economic security. Greenland is an autonomous territory of U.S. ally Denmark. And as we...
11 Feb, 2025
Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell says there's no need to rush on interest rate cuts
Powell was also asked about the high cost of home ownership and President Trump's trade policies, but as usual, the Fed chair tried to steer clear of politics.
11 Feb, 2025
Trump says 'we're going back to plastic straws.' Is the paper straw dead?
President Trump has signed an executive order decrying the "irrational campaign against plastic straws" and directing federal agencies to stop buying paper straws.
11 Feb, 2025
Judge orders restoration of federal health websites
The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
11 Feb, 2025
Here we go again: More winter storms are heading for much of the U.S.
Break out those shovels, because storms are about to dump a mess of snow and ice on a large part of the U.S. As of noon Tuesday, at least 20 states were under winter warnings or advisories.
11 Feb, 2025
Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's recalled over botulism risk
The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.
11 Feb, 2025
Russia releases American teacher Marc Fogel from prison
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Fogel was released in what he called "an exchange" with Russia and was on his way back to the United States. Terms of the exchange were unclear.
11 Feb, 2025
Two top CFPB officials resign after being ordered to stop all work
The directors of supervision and enforcement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepped down, citing the stop work orders issued by Russell Vought, the agency's new acting director.
11 Feb, 2025
The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
In a strongly worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump administration's stance on migrants, calling it a "major crisis."
11 Feb, 2025
27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy
27 religious groups are suing the federal government in response to the Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations" like churches.
11 Feb, 2025
GSA staff facing massive cuts and fears of 'nonstop' surveillance
The remaining employees at the General Services Administration are being warned that their work will be heavily monitored, from their swipes into the office to what they type on their computers.
11 Feb, 2025
Netanyahu threatens to end the Gaza ceasefire unless Hamas releases hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to resume hostilities unless Hamas releases hostages under a ceasefire agreement on Saturday. Hamas said Monday it is delaying the hostage release.
11 Feb, 2025
Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake
A U.S. Army base originally named after a Confederate general, then renamed Fort Liberty, will revert to the name Fort Bragg. Its new namesake is WWII hero Roland Bragg — unbeknownst to his family.
11 Feb, 2025
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration
11 Feb, 2025
FAA reopens two runways at DCA following helicopter and jet mid-air collision
The FAA had closed two of DCA's three runways so investigators could piece together how the January accident occurred when an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Airlines regional jet.
11 Feb, 2025
27 religious groups sue administration over immigration enforcement policy
27 religious groups are suing the federal government in response to the Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations" like churches.
11 Feb, 2025
Jordan's King Abdullah heads to the White House as Trump pushes a Gaza takeover plan
It is expected to be one of the toughest meetings of the king's quarter-century reign.
11 Feb, 2025
Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisi...
11 Feb, 2025
Court drops remaining classified documents appeal against Trump's aides
DOJ had already dropped the case against Trump. Now a federal appeals court has formally dismissed the remainder of that case against Trump's valet Walt Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira.
11 Feb, 2025
John Bolton on expanding into Greenland
John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, says making Greenland an American territory or commonwealth could help with security interests of "critical importance" to the United States.
11 Feb, 2025
Why economists got free trade with China so wrong
The "China Shock" is revisited, and it raises questions about why economists failed to see the costs of free trade.
11 Feb, 2025
Trump and Jordan's king meet on Gaza's future. And, U.S. math and reading scores
Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.
11 Feb, 2025
Burglary of Joe Burrow's home is linked to a pattern of 'crime tourism,' FBI says
High-profile burglaries of pro athletes are seen as part of a wider pattern of criminals traveling from South America to target affluent homes in the U.S.
11 Feb, 2025
9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance
Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life.
11 Feb, 2025
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
11 Feb, 2025
Space telescope finds rare 'Einstein Ring' of light in nearby galaxy
An Einstein Ring was discovered by the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope in September 2023.
11 Feb, 2025
Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won't reduce the wildfire danger
After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing dense shrubs on the hillsides could actually make the fire danger worse.
11 Feb, 2025
A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement, and notes some school districts that are beating the odds
11 Feb, 2025
Vance to attend international AI and security summits as Ukraine war and tariffs loom
Vance will likely use the summits to resist further AI regulation while reiterating a common Trump refrain: that military allies need to further ramp up spending that supports NATO and Ukraine.
11 Feb, 2025
More than 50 are dead after a bus plunged into a gorge in Guatemala
At least 55 people are dead after their bus plunged into a gorge and landed under a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital.
11 Feb, 2025
Haitian migrants share stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations
The alleged human rights violations range from unauthorized home raids to racial profiling to deporting breastfeeding mothers and unaccompanied minors.
11 Feb, 2025
Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
10 Feb, 2025
NEW MEXICO BOOK BILL
Some New Mexico lawmakers are crafting a bill that would withhold state funding from public libraries that remove books for certain reasons — shielding librarians from outside influence.
10 Feb, 2025
Bill Gates reflects on his youth, beginnings of Microsoft, in new memoir
In his new memoir, "Source Code," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates opens up about his adolescence and early adult life.
10 Feb, 2025
Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was convicted on corruption charges for trying to sell a Senate seat once held by President Obama. Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.
10 Feb, 2025
Salman Rushdie wrote about his attempted murder. Now he will face his attacker in court
Hadi Matar, who is on trial for the knife attack against the British author, has also been accused of supporting terrorism and attempting to carry out a fatwa calling for Rushdie's assassination.
10 Feb, 2025
Bryan Adams concert in Australia is canceled after a 'fatberg' causes sewage overflow
The blockage was detected near a Perth arena mere hours before Canadian musician Bryan Adams' sold-out show was set to take place. Water authorities warned of wastewater overflow at the venue.
10 Feb, 2025
Trump's ban on gender-affirming care for young people puts hospitals in a bind
Hospitals and clinics that have offered gender-affirming treatments to transgender youth reacted in a variety of ways to an executive order that aims to halt the care.
10 Feb, 2025
Congress now has a DOGE Caucus. Here's how its co-chair says it will work
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Pete Sessions, co-chair of the House DOGE Caucus, on how Congress will work with the Department of Government Efficiency.
10 Feb, 2025
Judge further pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
A federal judge in Boston extended his pause on the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees until he issues a subsequent decision.
10 Feb, 2025
What USAID Cuts Look Like Overseas
The Trump administration is dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. They had been doing humanitarian work in more than 100 countries. We hear from NPR correspondents...
10 Feb, 2025
What DOGE could mean for Medicare and Medicaid?
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is quickly expanding its reach through the federal government.It recently accessed systems at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Musk and h...
10 Feb, 2025
The Trump administration has stopped work at the CFPB. Here's what the agency does
It's the main U.S. agency tasked with overseeing the financial products and services used by everyday Americans. The CFPB's new head has closed its offices and told staff to stay home.
10 Feb, 2025
Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal workers is in judge's hands
A federal judge in Boston heard arguments Monday over whether the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees can continue. Unions want a temporary restraining order.
10 Feb, 2025
Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
10 Feb, 2025
Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal
Hamas said delayed the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing aid and Palestinians from returning home in Gaza. Israel said Hamas is violating the ceasefire.
10 Feb, 2025
Top whistleblower advocate sues President Trump, alleging 'unlawful' firing
The head of the independent Office of Special Counsel claims President Trump illegally fired him, the latest in a string of firings that may violate federal law.
10 Feb, 2025
Judge weighs a longer pause on Trump's resignation offer to federal workers
A federal judge in Boston is hearing arguments Monday over whether the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees can continue. Unions want a temporary restraining order.
10 Feb, 2025
Hamas delays next hostage release as it and Israel blame each other for breaking deal
Hamas said delayed the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing aid and Palestinians from returning home in Gaza. Israel said Hamas is violating the ceasefire.
10 Feb, 2025
Three migrants win temporary block from potential transfer to Guantanamo
It is the first legal hurdle thrown up to the Trump administration as it seeks to send thousands of migrants to a detention facility on the naval base near Cuba.
10 Feb, 2025
Are pennies worth it? Trump's plan to scrap them didn't come out of nowhere
President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.
10 Feb, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles rout the Kansas City Chiefs to deny Super Bowl three-peat
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl on Sunday. The Eagles vaunted defense stymied Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and K.C.'s bid to three-peat.
10 Feb, 2025
Jordan begins flying medical aid into Gaza by helicopter
Gaza, devastated after more than a year of war, still has urgent shortages of food and medicine. Jordan has begun flying helicopters into Gaza with medical supplies. NPR joined one of the flights.
10 Feb, 2025
Trump becomes first U.S. president to attend Super Bowl
President Trump was the first president ever to attend a Superbowl. We catch up on the news from his pregame interview, including his plans to review U.S. military spending.
10 Feb, 2025
Morning news brief
Trump attends Super Bowl and gives pregame interview, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been told to cease almost all work, Jordan delivers medical aid to Gaza by helicopter.
10 Feb, 2025
Hamas says it's delaying the next Israeli hostage release
A Hamas spokesman said it's postponing the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing Palestinians from returning home in Gaza.
10 Feb, 2025
Federal ethics official sues after purported Trump firing
The head of the independent federal Office of Special Counsel has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was illegally fired by President Trump.
10 Feb, 2025
Hamas announces a delay to the next phase of Israeli hostage release
A Hamas spokesman said it's postponing the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing Palestinians from returning home in Gaza.
10 Feb, 2025
Trump says he will impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports
Additionally, he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on "everyone" on Tuesday or Wednesday: "If they charge us, we charge them. That's all," he said. "Every country will be reciprocal."
10 Feb, 2025
Why many Republicans think shrinking Medicaid will make it better
Republicans proposals to change the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans could amount to more than $2 trillion of cuts over the next decade.
10 Feb, 2025
Breaking down Trump's pre-Super Bowl interview. And, highlights from the big game
President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last night, and fans had mixed reactions. Plus, highlights from the big game and the best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials.
10 Feb, 2025
Palestinian refugees in Syria have a message for Gazans: Don't leave your land
Palestinians fled the 1948 Mideast War and took refuge in neighboring Syria. After 77 years, they're still waiting to go back. They are telling Palestinians in Gaza to stay put.
10 Feb, 2025
Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff
Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.
10 Feb, 2025
Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come
The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.
10 Feb, 2025
Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl
With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.
10 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles rout the Kansas City Chiefs to deny three-peat bid
The Philadelphia Eagles avenged their 2023 loss, beating the The Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22.
10 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Kansas City Chiefs at the end of the 3rd quarter
The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
10 Feb, 2025
The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials this year
At a time when every fresh news alert seems to deliver a new seismic jolt about the world – the ads featured in this year's Super Bowl mostly touch on safe subjects we traditionally expect in Big Ga...
09 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Kansas City Chiefs at the end of the 2nd quarter
The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
09 Feb, 2025
The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials... so far
At a time when every fresh news alert seems to deliver a new seismic jolt about the world – the ads featured in this year's Super Bowl mostly touch on safe subjects we traditionally expect in Big Ga...
09 Feb, 2025
Kendrick Lamar and SZA perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans
With the biggest captive audience of his career -- around 80,000 fans in the Superdome and millions more at home — Lamar's performance will conjure a medley of hits that could span his 15-year disco...
09 Feb, 2025
See Spot run: Photos from a historic Puppy Bowl
The pups from Team Fluff weren't the only winners. See freeze-frame highlights from the 21st edition of the Puppy Bowl.
09 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Kansas City Chiefs at the end of the first quarter
The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
09 Feb, 2025
Trump defends Elon Musk as 'terrific' during Super Bowl interview
President Trump calls federal courts blocking Elon Musk "crazy," and predicted the Kansas City Chiefs would win Super Bowl LIX.
09 Feb, 2025
Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
09 Feb, 2025
Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
A mix of snow and ice blanketed a large swath of the northern U.S. over the weekend, after a major winter storm hit parts of the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region and the Northeast.
09 Feb, 2025
Trump 2.0 or Project 2025?
Project 2025, is a 900-plus page blueprint for a conservative President. It was unveiled in the spring of 2023, well before Donald Trump had won the republican presidential nomination.It outlined a su...
09 Feb, 2025
Fired by Trump, EEOC official fears what the anti-discrimination agency will become
Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical" ideology.
09 Feb, 2025
Egypt to host Gaza summit as Israel withdraws troops from Netzarim Corridor
A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.
09 Feb, 2025
Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know
President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.
09 Feb, 2025
Searching the entire sky for the secrets to our universe
A new telescope could launch as early as late February. SPHEREx will look into deep space and also search for organic molecules.
09 Feb, 2025
Here are 3 takeaways from Trump's plans to name himself chairman of Kennedy Center
President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.
09 Feb, 2025
Egypt to host emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments
A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.
09 Feb, 2025
The EEOC exists to fight discrimination. Fired official fears a hobbling under Trump
Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical" ideology.
09 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans
The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
09 Feb, 2025
Europe's far-right leaders applaud Trump and downplay threat of possible U.S. tariffs
The event was organized by Spain's Vox party in Madrid under the banner "Make Europe Great Again." The leaders applauded President Trump's agenda and spoke of the turning point it presented Europe.
09 Feb, 2025
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.
09 Feb, 2025
Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB, orders pause in agency activities
Vought was an architect of Project 2025. He takes over at the consumer finance watchdog as he orders a pause in most of the agency's activities, and promises to cut spending.
09 Feb, 2025
A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record
The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will go toward a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.
08 Feb, 2025
It's not all fur and games. Here's how the Puppy Bowl works
The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.
08 Feb, 2025
What to know about presidents and security clearances
Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.
08 Feb, 2025
Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of prestigious Canadian honor
The Canadian government did not share its reasons for the decision, but it follows an investigation that shed doubt on the Oscar-winning singer's claims of Indigenous roots.
08 Feb, 2025
Black Altadenans seek hope and resilience in the wake of the LA wildfires
Residents face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their homes in this once-thriving historically Black community.
08 Feb, 2025
This Kansas City Chiefs player's Super Bowl outfit carries special meaning
Many of the players in Sunday's Super Bowl will arrive at the stadium dressed to the nines. But one — Kansas City wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins — will be wearing something extra special.
08 Feb, 2025
The American tailgate: Why strangers recreate their living rooms in a parking lot
There's nothing quite like a tailgate, where fans serve food to strangers who share the same passion. We went to a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate to learn what drives this uniquely American tradition.
08 Feb, 2025
Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB as Musk's DOGE accesses key systems
Vought was an architect of Project 2025. He takes over at the consumer finance watchdog as Elon Musk's representatives gained access to the bureau's systems and accounts, including sensitive data.
08 Feb, 2025
NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchers
The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.
08 Feb, 2025
Stress and uncertainty at Head Start and clinics as federal health funding system sputters
Many groups that rely on a federal payment portal started experiencing problems accessing funds last week. HHS says "technical issues" are to blame and lag times continue.
08 Feb, 2025
2 reasons why a record $1.39B is expected to be bet on the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to gamble more than $1 billion for Sunday's Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association.
08 Feb, 2025
Opinion: What if football players chose love instead of the game?
NPR's Scott Simon considers the stenciled messages in the end zones of the Super Bowl — "CHOOSE LOVE" and "IT TAKES ALL OF US" — and imagines how players could take those messages to heart.
08 Feb, 2025
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department material
The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system in violation of federal law.
08 Feb, 2025
These researchers have found a scientifically perfect way to cook eggs
An Italian study published this week has found the way to cook a perfect egg — you'll just need to spend 32 minutes to make it happen.
08 Feb, 2025
Americans are expected to place more than $1 billion in Super Bowl bets
Americans are expected to gamble more than $1 billion for Sunday's Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association.
08 Feb, 2025
The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
08 Feb, 2025
Linda McMahon led WWE and the SBA. The U.S. Education Dept. may be next
McMahon has a limited background in education, and a long career as a business executive. She'd be stepping into an agency the president hopes to dissolve.
08 Feb, 2025
Trump supporters welcome the first steps in his immigration crackdown
President Trump kicked off his second term with a dramatic crackdown on immigration. Critics call those moves cruel and unnecessary. But many of Trump's supporters are applauding these early steps.
08 Feb, 2025
Trump's executive actions are getting challenged as 'arbitrary.' What does that mean?
At the center of legal challenges against Trump's executive actions is whether he's telling federal agencies to violate a key legal standard established nearly 80 years ago.
08 Feb, 2025
3 Israeli hostages freed for Palestinian detainees and prisoners
The exchanges are part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
08 Feb, 2025
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material
The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system in violation of federal law.
08 Feb, 2025
19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data
The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system in violation of federal law.
08 Feb, 2025
Morale plummets at the CDC as staff fear job losses
Staff at the CDC are bracing for a significant reduction in the work force that appears to be targeting staff with the fewest worker protections.
08 Feb, 2025
How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions
Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others.
08 Feb, 2025
Trump plans to name himself chair of Kennedy Center, fire board members
The president announced Friday that he would remove multiple board members, including the Chairman, who do not share his vision for a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture."
08 Feb, 2025
Musk's team takes control of key systems at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest target of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances
Former presidents are historically given intelligence briefings after leaving office. But Trump said he was following precedent set by Biden four years ago, when Biden revoked Trump's access.
07 Feb, 2025
What's Trump's beef with South Africa?
Trump has accused South Africa of "human rights violations" and a land grab. The South African government has hit back.
07 Feb, 2025
With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too
Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares h...
07 Feb, 2025
Judge pauses Trump order to put USAID employees on administrative leave
The case, brought by the American Foreign Service Association and the American Federation of Government Employees was intended to block the administration's efforts to dismantle USAID.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump administration pauses $3 billion marked for electric vehicle charging stations
The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is under review. It was part of the Biden administration's clean energy push.
07 Feb, 2025
Is there a Trump Doctrine for Foreign Policy?
A lot of labels have been applied to Trump's foreign policy approach. America First, Isolationist, transactional, imperialist, protectionist. "I'm a nationalist and a globalist" he told the Wall Stree...
07 Feb, 2025
Chris Jones crying before kickoff? Kansas City Chiefs fans say that's a good sign
During Chiefs games, defensive tackle Chris Jones is a six-foot-six, 310-pound wrecking ball. But he's become known for showing a softer side during performances of the national anthem.
07 Feb, 2025
'Unprecedented': White House moves to control science funding worry researchers
If the Trump administration continues targeting DEI in science and seeking to slash funding, American science will look fundamentally different.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump says Japan's Nippon Steel will now invest in U.S. Steel -- not take it over
The president said Nippon Steel would invest in U.S. Steel rather than take over the storied American manufacturer. He also said DOGE would look for savings at the Pentagon and Education Department.
07 Feb, 2025
Who is part of Elon Musk's DOGE and what are they doing?
The scope of DOGE's work and the identities of the people carrying it out isn't fully clear — leaving agencies and government workers in chaos.
07 Feb, 2025
Federal election commissioner says Trump is trying to improperly remove her
Ellen Weintraub, a Democratic member of the Federal Election Commission, says President Trump is trying to improperly remove her from the post.
07 Feb, 2025
Rape crisis centers see funding delays amid Trump administration spending upheaval
Groups addressing sexual violence report not getting expected payments from grants that they depend on to keep running.
07 Feb, 2025
Employers added fewer jobs in January -- but the labor market overall remains healthy
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January — a modest slowdown from the two previous months. The unemployment rate dipped to 4%.
07 Feb, 2025
"Unprecedented": White House moves to control science funding worry researchers
If the Trump administration continues targeting DEI in science and seeking to slash funding, American science will look fundamentally different.
07 Feb, 2025
U.S. Prosecco importers panic as Trump's tariff threat bubbles up
President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has led Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines, especially sparkling Prosecco.
07 Feb, 2025
A search is underway along Alaska's coast for a plane carrying 10 people
The disappearance marks the third major incident in U.S. aviation in eight days. The Bering Air Caravan, a single-engine turboprop, was heading from Unalakleet to Nome.
07 Feb, 2025
The 2025 Super Bowl guide: When is it, who's performing at halftime and how to watch
From the football field to the halftime stage, here's what to know about the storylines and stakes before Super Bowl 59 kicks off on Sunday.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump carries out his 'flood the zone' strategy, creating a week of whiplash
An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.
07 Feb, 2025
Why is the Trump administration targeting USAID?
From Day 1, the Trump team has issued a series of orders and statements aimed at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
07 Feb, 2025
Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
07 Feb, 2025
Disney, GM and others scrub DEI language, NPR finds. And, unusual virus trends
Several large U.S. companies deleted some or all DEI references from their most recent annual reports to investors, an NPR analysis finds. And, unusual trends are driving winter respiratory viruses.
07 Feb, 2025
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump's week in review: from Gaza to a federal workforce crackdown
An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.
07 Feb, 2025
Republicans race to release plans to advance Trump policy agenda in Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working with House Republicans to advance a budget bill that would allow Republicans to pass many of Trump's top policy priorities without threat of a Senate filibuster.
07 Feb, 2025
Japan's Ishiba to push importance of alliance during visit with Trump
Trump has long felt that Japan and other wealthy allies take advantage of the U.S., racking up big trade surpluses, while paying too little for the cost of American military protection.
07 Feb, 2025
What does Trump mean when he invokes America's 'Manifest Destiny'?
The 19th century term describes the perceived right of Americans to use force or the threat of force to wrest desireable land from the grasp of others.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump's week in review
An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.
07 Feb, 2025
Trump's executive actions curbing transgender rights focus on 'gender ideology'
President Trump signed a series of executive actions that would limit transgender and nonbinary people's rights by focusing on "gender ideology." But the term is loaded, without a universal definition...
07 Feb, 2025
Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it
It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid.
07 Feb, 2025
Here's a Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?
There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
07 Feb, 2025
Exclusive: GM, Pepsi, Disney, others scrub some DEI references from investor reports
Some companies have announced diversity rollbacks — but many more are deleting or softening language from their investor disclosures, an NPR analysis finds.
07 Feb, 2025
Do you remember 'Sharpiegate'? What about Roman numerals? Find out in the quiz
This week calls for some throwback thinking. If you can recall how Roman numerals work, you'll get at least one question correct.
07 Feb, 2025
U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. This congressional hearing shows why
The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display.
07 Feb, 2025
Here's how physics could make big crowds safer
What do large crowds of people and water have in common? They both act like fluids. When crowds cheer, sway and clump together, the movements look like ripples of water. Researchers hope insights from...
07 Feb, 2025
Alabama puts man to death in the nation's fourth execution using nitrogen gas
Frazier in his final words criticized Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for not returning him to serve out a previous life sentence in her state, which doesn't have the death penalty.
07 Feb, 2025
Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
The rebels continued advances in eastern Congo despite their own announcement of a cease-fire. The U.N. secretary-general called for them to lay down their guns and agree to mediation.
07 Feb, 2025
NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports after Trump order
The move came one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports.
07 Feb, 2025
EPA employees who work on environmental justice are put on leave
In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.
07 Feb, 2025
USAID unions sue Trump administration to halt 'unconstitutional and illegal' cuts
After Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel to continue in jobs past Friday, unions representing USAID workers sue the Trump administration over cuts to the agency.
07 Feb, 2025
Senate Democrats call for answers on health communications freeze and funding delays
Two letters from different groups of senators call for answers from the Trump administration about pauses in scientific communications and funding.
06 Feb, 2025
Member of Elon Musk's DOGE team resigns after racist posts resurface
Marko Elez had recently been given special access by a federal judge to highly sensitive payment systems in the Department of Treasury.
06 Feb, 2025
USAID cut dramatically as officials address 'stunning and irresponsible' changes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
06 Feb, 2025
Historic Black church given 'Proud Boys' trademark calls for stand against hate
A judge ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
06 Feb, 2025
USAID officials direct staff on 'stunning and irresponsible' cuts to jobs and offices
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
06 Feb, 2025
U.K.'s foreign office cat Palmerston shows up for duty in Bermuda
The former rescue feline joined the British diplomatic service in 2016 and gained a large following online for fulfilling his duty with charisma. He retired in 2020 but is back in action now.
06 Feb, 2025
NASA instructs employees to remove pronouns from all work communications
An email seen by NPR says the move is to comply with a presidential order to "restore biological truth" to the government.
06 Feb, 2025
Bill Gates is optimistic about the global future
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed concern about the new administration's recent steps to pull back from approach to public health but says he's optimistic...
06 Feb, 2025
Bone appétit! Dog treats from lab-grown meat are hitting the U.K. market
Experts say a fifth of U.K. meat consumption is by pets, not people. If Fido eats lab-grown meat, they say, it could cut the country's carbon footprint.
06 Feb, 2025
Italian politicians allege Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting party killed a protected duck
Italian politicians want action against a hunting party that included the president's son, who they accuse of allegedly killing a ruddy shelduck. One Italian paper called it the "Donald duck crisis."
06 Feb, 2025
Trump's call for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger and frustration in Dearborn
President Trump carried the majority Arab American city in the 2024 election, driven by widespread anger over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza.
06 Feb, 2025
Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you
It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.
06 Feb, 2025
Revenge of the Super Bowl Playlists: Philly Over Everybody
This Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head on the championship stage once more. Gear up for the game with this Philly-centric music mix.
06 Feb, 2025
CISA staffers offered deferred resignations, extending broader cybersecurity fears
Staff at the key cybersecurity agency were initially excluded from government efforts to leave their jobs, but then on Wednesday they were given deferred resignation offers with just hours to decide.
06 Feb, 2025
Justice Department sues Chicago and Illinois over 'sanctuary' laws
The federal lawsuit accuses those jurisdictions of "making it more difficult for, and deliberately impeding, federal immigration officers' ability to carry out their responsibilities."
06 Feb, 2025
Israel's defense minister tells the army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
He says the military should prepare exit options by land, sea and air so that anyone who wishes to can leave for "any country willing to accept them."
06 Feb, 2025
Trump's anti-trans effort is an agenda cornerstone with echoes in history
Extremism experts say a now-familiar playbook to scapegoat transgender people in the wake of high-profile tragedies is part of a political strategy to sow division and expand authoritarian control.
06 Feb, 2025
Trump's calls for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger, frustration in Dearborn
President Trump carried the majority Arab American city in the 2024 election, driven by widespread anger over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza.
06 Feb, 2025
Spinal stimulation restored muscles wasted by rare genetic disorder
Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal stimulation.
06 Feb, 2025
Some federal health websites restored, others still down, after data purge
While some information has been restored, scientists are still alarmed over the removal of data. It's not clear what has changed, and some pages remain offline.
06 Feb, 2025
Federal resignation deadline looms. And, the implications of a USAID shutdown
It's decision day for millions of federal employees who find themselves at a "fork in the road." And, the Trump administration's plans to shut down USAID could have devastating consequences worldwide.
06 Feb, 2025
As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay
The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans.
06 Feb, 2025
Israel defense minister tells army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
He says the military should prepare exit options by land, sea and air so that anyone who wishes to can leave for "any country willing to accept them."
06 Feb, 2025
Don't give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.
06 Feb, 2025
Even now, Ke Huy Quan doesn't feel good enough — but that narrative is changing
The Everything, Everywhere, All at Once star says the day after he won his Oscar for the role, he woke up thinking, "Was that all a dream?"
06 Feb, 2025
FBI agents, prosecutors fear retribution from Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump
Officials involved in Jan. 6 prosecutions say the Trump administration isn't protecting them from threats. "We don't think they'll care — unless and until one of us gets killed," an official told NP...
06 Feb, 2025
Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday
Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show with special guest SZA. Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem.
06 Feb, 2025
Why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump's assault on the media
CBS News appears likely to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump in a case that legal observers say it should win. The network is caught up in Trump's broader assault on the media and an owner i...
06 Feb, 2025
You have more control over your emotions than you think
In his new book, Shift, psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross busts common assumptions about how to manage big feelings and explains why it's OK sometimes to avoid them for a while.
06 Feb, 2025
Mexico deploys the first National Guard troops to U.S. border after tariff threat
Trump said he would delay imposing tariffs on Mexico for at least a month. In exchange, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised to send the country's National Guard to reinforce the border.
06 Feb, 2025
Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia
The severing of electricity ties to oil- and gas-rich Russia is steeped in geopolitical and symbolic significance. Work toward it sped up after Russian President Vladimir Putin the invasion of Ukraine...
06 Feb, 2025
Guatemala gives U.S. another migrant deportation deal
The agreements potentially help the Trump administration address a key sticking point in immigration enforcement since not everyone in the U.S. illegally can be easily sent back home.
06 Feb, 2025
A new type of bird flu has been found in dairy cows in Nevada
The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding means the virus has again spilled over from birds to cows, and it raises some worrying questions.
06 Feb, 2025
Protesters rally against Trump's stop-work order for USAID
USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
05 Feb, 2025
New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities
Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump signs order that seeks to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. It's the latest in a series of actions focused on "gender ideology."
05 Feb, 2025
Judge denies Sandy Hook families' deal for a new auction of Alex Jones' Infowars
The ruling by a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston further complicates how and when Jones' bankruptcy case will be resolved and when the families he defamed will be paid.
05 Feb, 2025
Maryland federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
The preliminary injunction blocks President Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship. The White House is expected to appeal.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump's Plan for Gaza: American intervention and mass relocation
President Trump floated two stunning ideas about Gaza on Tuesday. The first is he said the U.S. would take over the territory, which has been devastated by the recent war.And, he said the entire popul...
05 Feb, 2025
Mass deportations will depend on local police. Only some are offering to help
Trump's border czar Tom Homan is urging more local law enforcement agencies to support ICE's immigration efforts.
05 Feb, 2025
China no longer has a de minimis trade exemption. What is it?
The trade loophole is meant to ease small-scale sales — but critics say it's been abused and gives Chinese firms an unfair advantage.
05 Feb, 2025
Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails?
President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
05 Feb, 2025
The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
The former NFL player served in the first Trump administration, promoting investment in distressed neighborhoods. Turner has said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission."
05 Feb, 2025
U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weed
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.
05 Feb, 2025
Judge dismisses case against ex-DA accused of interfering in Arbery murder probe
A Georgia judge has dismissed a felony case against former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson. She was accused of hindering the investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
05 Feb, 2025
DOJ says will not fire FBI agents who acted in 'ethical' way over Jan. 6 cases
A senior DOJ official in a memo said only agents "who acted with corrupt or partisan intent, who blatantly defied orders from Department leadership, or who exercised discretion in weaponizing the FBI"...
05 Feb, 2025
How a military recruitment crisis is leaving the U.S. vulnerable
President Trump blames a shortage of recruits on DEI programs, but The New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says not enough people want to enlist, and many who do don't pass the weight limit or aptitude t...
05 Feb, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson pledges to support Trump on Gaza
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that President Trump is making a bold move by saying the U.S. will "own" Gaza and vowed to stand with Trump on the issue.
05 Feb, 2025
A brief history of Gaza's tortured role in the Middle East conflict
Most Gaza residents are the descendants of Palestinian refugees driven to the enclave in a 1948 war. They harbor a deep fear of being uprooted again, and President Trump's remarks struck a raw nerve.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump offers deferred resignation to national security and intelligence workers
The letters are the first examples of the national security and intelligence workforce being included in broader efforts to downsize the federal government by the Trump administration.
05 Feb, 2025
National Women's Soccer League reaches $5 million settlement over 2021 abuse scandal
In 2021, revelations about sexual misconduct and racism roiled the NWSL and sparked investigations. Now, the women's soccer league will set aside $5 million for victims and implement other reforms.
05 Feb, 2025
What happens after the 'Fork in the Road'? A lawyer for ex-Twitter employees weighs in
Shannon Liss-Riordan, who represents thousands of former Twitter employees suing the company, sees many similarities in the predicament of federal workers today. Here's her advice.
05 Feb, 2025
FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump's proposal for the Gaza Strip. And, what corporations got wrong about DEI
President Trump announced that he wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip. And, some DEI experts say Trump's attacks on diversity-in-business programs may be the wakeup call big companies need.
05 Feb, 2025
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump says the U.S. will 'take over' Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?
It wasn't immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposal, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.
05 Feb, 2025
Republicans in Congress mostly shrug as Musk and DOGE set sights on spending
Congress controls the power of the purse, but Republicans on Capitol Hill have put up little resistance to efforts by the administration to suspend spending that they've already approved.
05 Feb, 2025
Here's how Trump's tariffs could impact you and your wallet
Tariffs are now in effect on goods from China, and imports from Canada and Mexico could be next (again). Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.
05 Feb, 2025
'We do not exist anymore': New prison rules ban female clothing for trans women
As federal lawsuits challenge President Trump's executive order impacting trans inmates, the Bureau of Prisons is starting to roll out new policies demanding trans women hand over female-identifying c...
05 Feb, 2025
A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?
Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.
05 Feb, 2025
Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals
Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn that's still not enough for Trump's ambitious policy goals.
05 Feb, 2025
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with 'Sharpiegate' ties
President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned about Jacobs' scientific integrity after his prior involvement in "Sharpiegate."
05 Feb, 2025
USPS suspends incoming parcels from Hong Kong and China
Americans are likely to pay more for products from popular Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu as the U.S. Postal Service said it would stop accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong.
05 Feb, 2025
Philippine vice president impeached by House, faces Senate trial
Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced at least four impeachment complaints by several legislators and left-wing activist groups over a range of issues.
05 Feb, 2025
Waffle House is passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And there may be no relief in sight
05 Feb, 2025
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.
05 Feb, 2025
Greenland bans foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island
The bill is aimed at protecting "Greenland's political integrity" and will take effect immediately, according to a translation of a parliamentary document in Danish outlining the measure.
05 Feb, 2025
'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave
In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service."
05 Feb, 2025
DOGE is making major changes to the federal government. Is it legal?
President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip
Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the "Riviera of the Middle East" under U.S. ownership.
04 Feb, 2025
Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general
Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department.
04 Feb, 2025
The prospect of immigration agents entering schools is sending shockwaves among communities
President Trump got rid of a decades-old policy that prevented agents from arresting migrants without legal status in sensitive places, such as schools. Most districts are drawing a line in the sand.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekend
"We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.
04 Feb, 2025
Miami Beach is continuing to crack down on spring break partiers
It started last year, when the city launched an expensive ad campaign telling spring breakers that the party was over and announcing new curfews and fines, as well as heavier law enforcement.
04 Feb, 2025
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
04 Feb, 2025
What is the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE?
President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
04 Feb, 2025
FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue
The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas l...
04 Feb, 2025
Netanyahu meets Trump with 2nd phase of the ceasefire under negotiation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit President Trump at the White House since his inauguration.
04 Feb, 2025
Winter storm to move across U.S. but the South will see record high temps
Parts of the South will see high temperatures while upper parts of the U.S. will see wintry weather.
04 Feb, 2025
A sense of foreboding hangs over the National Institutes of Health
There's widespread confusion and fear among scientists and doctors on the sprawling National Institutes of Health campus and at institutions dependent on the agency's funding.
04 Feb, 2025
The first group of migrants has been sent to Guantánamo, but legal challenges loom
President Trump aims to deport up to 30,000 migrant detainees to a holding facility there, despite the questionable legality of that move.
04 Feb, 2025
A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent
A man who was arrested with over 100 dogs and equipment at his Georgia home got the maximum sentence last week. Prosecutors hope it sheds light on the prevalence of dogfighting, a felony in the U.S.
04 Feb, 2025
About 10 people are dead in a shooting at an adult education center in Sweden
Swedish police said that about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education center.
04 Feb, 2025
The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye
The Earth's Grand Canyon took millions of years to carve, but the moon's grand canyons took about ten minutes.
04 Feb, 2025
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.
04 Feb, 2025
Neil Gaiman's former nanny files rape, human trafficking lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Gaiman coerced sexual services from his former live-in nanny, and that Palmer "knowingly benefited" from Gaiman's actions.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump administration adds fine print to 'Fork' resignation offer, deepening confusion
Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump administration adds fine print to "Fork" resignation offer, deepening confusion
Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.
04 Feb, 2025
Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
Syria's interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.
04 Feb, 2025
Where Trump's tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts
Where President Trump's tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.
04 Feb, 2025
Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed
Most states allow some sale of cannabis, but testing for pesticides and mold in the weed supply varies from one state to another.
04 Feb, 2025
Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradox
The primer on Jevons paradox that you didn't know you needed.
04 Feb, 2025
'Beyond betrayal.' Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy
Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.
04 Feb, 2025
Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice
Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a business model.
04 Feb, 2025
Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults
One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.
04 Feb, 2025
China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect
Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.
04 Feb, 2025
As Trump's new tariffs take effect, China retaliates with a raft of measures
Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.
04 Feb, 2025
Rubio says El Salvador will house deportees from U.S., including Americans
A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot deport American citizens and such a move would be met with legal challenges.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department
While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.
04 Feb, 2025
Trump is weighing big cuts to US Education Department
While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.
03 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions
The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.
03 Feb, 2025
White House defends its 'Fork in the Road' offer to federal employees
The White House says the federal employees union is doing its members a disservice by urging them not to resign with the promise of administrative leave until September.
03 Feb, 2025
Jail Goodwill store offers job training and a new look on the way out
At the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, Calif., incarcerated women organize and run a Goodwill store, where women nearing release get to shop for clothing.
03 Feb, 2025
Super Bowl ticket prices have been falling, and are down by thousands from last year
Ticket prices have been dropping over the past few days and many tickets are selling for thousands of dollars less than a year ago.
03 Feb, 2025
Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze
The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.
03 Feb, 2025
Musk and Trump aim to shut USAID, setting up a showdown with Democrats
USAID is in the crosshairs of Elon Musk's government efficiency push, sending chills through the humanitarian world and drawing criticism from Democrats and nonpartisan foreign service workers.
03 Feb, 2025
The people and the waterway at the center of the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal has sat at the center of global trade for more than a century, connecting two oceans. The things Americans use every day pass through here, from gas to food. And now, this spot is al...
03 Feb, 2025
Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council
The president's executive order will also cut future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians.
03 Feb, 2025
Trump puts Canada and Mexico tariffs on hold
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days.
03 Feb, 2025
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here's why it matters to automakers
The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry.
03 Feb, 2025
ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban
The lawsuit alleges Trump's actions go against protections provided by Congress and backed by the courts.
03 Feb, 2025
Navy SEAL was unqualified to lead Tufts lacrosse workout, report finds
The university will change its approval process for team trainings, among other recommended remedies, after the group workout that left lacrosse players hospitalized in September.
03 Feb, 2025
Trump alleges USAID 'fraud' and puts Rubio in charge as Musk targets the agency
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is acting director the U.S. Agency for International Development, following a pause in foreign assistance and layoffs at USAID.
03 Feb, 2025
What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development?
Formed in 1961, the agency with a roughly $40 billion budget provides humanitarian assistance abroad and funds other projects to further U.S. interests.
03 Feb, 2025
These bonobos know what you don't know
A new study shows that bonobos seem to know a little bit about what's going on in a human companion's mind, and will try to help.
03 Feb, 2025
Treasury Secretary Bessent, tapped to run CFPB, orders staff to halt work
Staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were instructed by email to cease much of their work. Bessent, a wealthy Wall Street investor, replaces Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday.
03 Feb, 2025
Trump targets USAID as Marco Rubio becomes acting head of the embattled agency
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is acting director the U.S. Agency for International Development, following days of upheaval at USAID as the Trump administration froze many of its programs.
03 Feb, 2025
'I wanted to buy her time': A mother looks back on her daughter's terminal cancer
Sarah Wildman's daughter Orli died at age 14. "She would sometimes ask me, 'What do you think I did to deserve this?' And of course, that's not an answerable question," Wildman says.
03 Feb, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent named acting director of consumer watchdog agency
Bessent, a wealthy Wall Street investor, replaces Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday.
03 Feb, 2025
U.S. stock market recovers some ground on hopes for a trade-war reprieve
Wall Street is feeling tariff whiplash, plunging and then recovering some ground as President Trump said he would delay at least part of his promised global trade war.
03 Feb, 2025
National Science Foundation says it will unfreeze grant money after court order
While NSF is still reviewing how its grants comply with Trump executive orders, it says it will continue to paying existing grants
03 Feb, 2025
Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president
US tariffs on Mexico to be put on hold for month
03 Feb, 2025
Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at NBA matchup as tariff dispute heats up
Canadians showed their displeasure on Sunday at the Toronto Raptors' game against the LA Clippers in Toronto, Canada. Similar jeers broke out at National Hockey League games over the weekend.
03 Feb, 2025
Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes
Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body of water to have different names according to different countries.
03 Feb, 2025
After 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.
03 Feb, 2025
U.S. stocks, global markets fall on fears of a new trade war
Stock markets around the fell as President Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China
03 Feb, 2025
Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the White House since President Trump's return to office, in a crucial meeting for the future of the Middle East.
03 Feb, 2025
U.S. aid freeze hits secret girls' schools, post-flood repair and much more
The suspension of foreign aid by the Trump administration is having a worldwide impact. Here's how it has affected projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
03 Feb, 2025
Changes Trump wants for the Panama Canal. And, the list of Grammy Award winners
The Trump administration has warned Panamanian leaders that urgent action is required to limit China's influence on the Panama Canal. And, the full list of winners from last night's Grammy Awards.
03 Feb, 2025
Global stocks slide as Trump imposes tariffs on imports
Stock markets around the fell as President Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China
03 Feb, 2025
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine.
03 Feb, 2025
How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply
Millions of Americans use cannabis and would like to think the products they buy are safe. But regulation is state by state and full of holes. NPR's new series digs into the risks and solutions.
03 Feb, 2025
How younger generations keep the folk art of lion dancing alive in LA
At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and weekends to practice the traditional folk art of lion dancing.
03 Feb, 2025
Africa knew Trump's 'America First' pledge meant it might be last. Then he cut aid
Many Africans were caught off guard by the abrupt halt to U.S. foreign aid, stopping money flowing for wide-ranging projects like disease response, girls' education and free school lunches.
03 Feb, 2025
LA Times owner boosts RFK Jr. online, as writer says paper cut his critique
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has become a fierce champion online for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
03 Feb, 2025
Amid intense grief, a college student is comforted by a stranger on a plane
When Cara Beth Rogers was studying abroad in college, her brother died in an accident. On the plane ride home, a stranger made her overwhelming grief a bit easier to bear.
03 Feb, 2025
How corporate America got DEI wrong
President Trump is accelerating the attacks on diversity-in-business programs. But DEI experts say this may be the wakeup call big companies need.
03 Feb, 2025
Forgotten for 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.
03 Feb, 2025
Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases
The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the vagus nerve.
03 Feb, 2025
Former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday accused of sexual assault for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup final in 2023.
03 Feb, 2025
Africa knew Trump's 'America First' pledge meant it might be last. Then he cut aid.
Many Africans were caught off guard by the abrupt halt to U.S. foreign aid, stopping money flowing for wide-ranging projects like disease response, girls' education and free school lunches.
03 Feb, 2025
Before they were 2025 Grammy Award winners, they were Tiny Desk performers
Many of the major winners who picked up trophies on music's biggest night have graced the Tiny Desk. Watch their performances here.
02 Feb, 2025
Amid high-stakes U.S. diplomatic visit, Panamanians turn to news parodies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama to discuss the Canal. Amid this high-profile visit, Panamanians have been turning to El Gallinazo, an account that posts satirical takes on the news.
02 Feb, 2025
Rubio warns of U.S. action if Panama does not curb Chinese influence around the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened unspecified action if Panama does not take steps to lessen Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
02 Feb, 2025
55 of the 67 victims have been recovered from the D.C. plane crash
Rescue and salvage crews are continuing to dig out bodies and debris in the Potomac River, after the deadliest air crash in two decades.
02 Feb, 2025
Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
02 Feb, 2025
A plane and a tug vehicle collide at Chicago's O'Hare airport, injuring the driver
The 64-year-old tug driver sustained head and lower body injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition but was later stabilized, Chicago police said.
02 Feb, 2025
Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
02 Feb, 2025
Life in Goma, the Congolese city under a new occupation
A glimpse of life after the siege in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, as some semblance of a tenuous peace returns, as does the fear of reprisals.
02 Feb, 2025
Your ears can't prick up, but your ear muscles sure try
Humans actually have vestigial muscles that activate when listening closely to something, even though people lost the ability to really move their ears about 25 million years ago.
02 Feb, 2025
In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
From Altadena to Asheville, people devastated by recent disasters encountered helpers trained in Psychological First Aid. Like CPR, anybody can learn it.
02 Feb, 2025
What it's like to party in the native habitat of Groundhog Day star Punxsutawney Phil
It was a big party in Punxsutawney this weekend. "This is my favorite holiday," one local says of the fuss-free day, adding, "You don't have to even see your in-laws." This year, Phil saw his shadow.
02 Feb, 2025
Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The odds are about 1% that the football field-sized object could hit the Earth, but that makes it the closest call in more than 20 years.
02 Feb, 2025
Did your date give you 'the ick'? Here's the science behind the feeling
You know that feeling when someone you're dating does this one thing that you just can't look past? Here's what scientists say about why we react this way and whether the feeling is reversible.
02 Feb, 2025
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
02 Feb, 2025
How did racist mass texts bypass some anti-spam guardrails after the election?
Americans across the country received harmful hate messages via text after the election. The communication industry has been trying to figure out how it happened.
02 Feb, 2025
Fidgeting at your desk? Your body may be trying to tell you something
That spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.
02 Feb, 2025
Israel's Netanyahu heads to U.S. to meet with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss "victory over Hamas," countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with President Trump.
02 Feb, 2025
D.C. crash investigators focus on altitude and vision quality of helicopter crew
Investigators are still working to piece together key details to determine the cause of the crash that killed 67 people.
01 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Nestlé and more brands, accusing them of advertising boycott
The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.
01 Feb, 2025
Investigators search for black box from small plane that crashed in Philadelphia
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said authorities can still complete their investigation without the recording device, but it is a critical piece and its location remains "the biggest question right now."
01 Feb, 2025
NPR reporters discuss covering the LA wildfires
01 Feb, 2025
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China in new phase of trade war
Starting Tuesday, nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico will be charged a 25% tariff, while goods from China will be charged a 10% tariff.
01 Feb, 2025
Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified
The Army released the identity of the third crew member aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly airport crash near DCA as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer and past ROTC cadet.
01 Feb, 2025
The Democratic Party votes for new leadership, choosing Minnesota's Ken Martin as chair
Without control of the White House or Congress, the new DNC chair, Minnesota's Ken Martin, will lead a Democratic Party that is still figuring out its future after a bruising election.
01 Feb, 2025
Trump says airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia killed terrorists without 'harming civilians'
In a Truth Social post Saturday, President Trump announced successful precision airstrikes on the "Senior ISIS Attack Planner," though didn't provide a name for that individual.
01 Feb, 2025
7 dead, 19 injured after a small medical plane crashes in Philadelphia
A small plane crashed near a shopping center in northeast Philadelphia on Friday night. The aircraft was carrying a child patient who received medical treatment and was returning home to Mexico.
01 Feb, 2025
Democrats will choose new party leadership today
Without control of the White House or Congress, the new DNC chair will lead the campaign arm of a Democratic Party that is still figuring out how to move on from rejection at the ballot box.
01 Feb, 2025
Trump fires chief of the federal consumer watchdog agency
Rohit Chopra had led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since 2021. Consumer groups praised his leadership, while Republicans have frequently attacked the agency.
01 Feb, 2025
Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip
Marco Rubio heads to Latin America on his first trip as secretary of state, including Panama, where President Trump wants control of the canal.
01 Feb, 2025
As Trump vows to embrace fossil fuels, U.S. climate policy won't change quickly
President Trump's first weeks in office included executive orders that aim to stop or roll back former President Biden's ambitious climate agenda and redirect the country's attention to fossil fuels.
01 Feb, 2025
Opinion: Remembering Marianne Faithfull
NPR's Scott Simon remembers English singer and actor Marianne Faithfull, who died this week at the age of 78.
01 Feb, 2025
Prices were a key issue in 2024, but Trump makes clear they're not his top priority
While prices and the economy were top issues during the campaign, President Trump is making clear that other issues — most notably immigration — are his main focus at the start of his second term.
01 Feb, 2025
An earnest defense of America's silliest holiday: Groundhog Day
Let's celebrate Groundhog Day, in all its bizarre, quirky strangeness. Let it remind us that we have not subdued nature, but merely made ourselves more comfortable in its domain.
01 Feb, 2025
Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into figuring out why and what neurons are responsible.
01 Feb, 2025
'The Sims,' gaming's ultimate social sandbox, turns 25
The original launched in February 2000 and spawned one of the most successful franchises in video game history. NPR's Susan Stone went hands-on with The Sims shortly after its debut.
01 Feb, 2025
Can Trump's 2nd act work for the working class while giving back to his super donors?
Trump has shown an affinity with many of the little guys — what he called in 2017 "the forgotten men and women." But he also has shown an affinity with some of the fattest cats of all.
01 Feb, 2025
Dear Life Kit: My husband is more emotional with his work wife than he is with me
An NPR listener wonders whether her husband's relationship with a female colleague is too close for comfort. He says she's being competitive for no reason, and that he sees the woman as a 'sister.'
01 Feb, 2025
Former German President Horst Köhler dies at 81
Köhler, a onetime head of the International Monetary Fund who became a popular German president before resigning abruptly in a flap over comments about the country's military, has died at 81.
01 Feb, 2025
A U.S. dual citizen is among 3 Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners
Siegel is the first American to be released as part of this deal. A total of 18 hostages have been released since the ceasefire took effect. Hundreds Palestinians have been released so far.
01 Feb, 2025
Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze
A medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia on Friday about 30 seconds after taking off, unleashing a fireball into the night sky and rattling residents after the second U.S. air disaster in as ma...
01 Feb, 2025
A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze
The decision came in response to a petition by attorneys general in 22 states and Washington, D.C., seeking to block the administration's efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs.
31 Jan, 2025
Plane with at least 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, sets homes ablaze
A medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia on Friday about 30 seconds after taking off, unleashing a fireball into the night sky and rattling residents after the second U.S. air disaster in as ma...
31 Jan, 2025
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old social media posts
The first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Oscar is facing backlash for old social media posts that denigrate certain marginalized groups. She apologized for the posts through a statement.
31 Jan, 2025
Map: A look at helicopter traffic patterns over D.C.
The airspace above Reagan National Airport, where a commercial plane collided with an Army helicopter this week, has become increasingly congested with air traffic, including helicopters.
31 Jan, 2025
Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul
Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal immigration.
31 Jan, 2025
5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.
31 Jan, 2025
Federal websites down as agencies implement executive order 'defending women'
After the president singed an executive order "defending women against gender ideology extremism," several federal government websites on gender and sexual health disappear.
31 Jan, 2025
Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters union threatens strike
Costco is raising pay for most workers as a Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.
31 Jan, 2025
Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
31 Jan, 2025
FAA restricts helicopter flights near DCA airport after mid-air collision
Federal authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The move comes days after a deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter.
31 Jan, 2025
Rats! Climate change is helping increase their populations in cities
Winters are getting warmer and shorter as the climate changes. That's helping rat populations grow in several U.S. cities.
31 Jan, 2025
International regulators probe how DeepSeek is using data. Is the app safe to use?
The Chinese chatbot took the world by storm and rattled stock markets. But lost in all the attention was a focus on how the company is collecting and storing data.
31 Jan, 2025
Conflicting signals from Trump could disrupt HIV meds. What's the impact?
A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV positive people. Here's what a disruption of this drug regimen would mean.
31 Jan, 2025
Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters threatens strike
Costco is raising pay for most workers as Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.
31 Jan, 2025
The D.C.-area crash recalls some of the deadliest aircraft disasters in U.S. history
Responders are working to recover the victims of Wednesday night's midair collision over Washington, D.C. It could be the deadliest crash to occur in U.S. airspace in at least 15 years.
31 Jan, 2025
National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump's executive actions
The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.
31 Jan, 2025
Radhika Vekaria reflects on peace — and Grammy acclaim — in a quiet ashram
In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.
31 Jan, 2025
Legal questions surround Trump's federal worker resignation offer
More and more questions are being raised about the legality of the Trump administration's offer to nearly all federal workers to resign now and keep their pay through Sept. 30.
31 Jan, 2025
Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday
President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.
31 Jan, 2025
The tech bro who wasn't on Trump's inauguration stage
Four things NPR's Steve Inskeep learned from LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman in their discussion of his latest book, "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future?"
31 Jan, 2025
Boston ice skating club reeling after several members killed in D.C.-area plane crash
A storied Massachusetts skating club lost several members and coaches to the plane crash near Washington, D.C. The club was also affected by the 1961 crash that killed the U.S. Olympic skating team.
31 Jan, 2025
Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means
President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
31 Jan, 2025
Investigation into the fatal plane-helicopter crash. And, future of nuclear testing
The next steps in the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash investigation. And, why nuclear testing could ramp up in the U.S., as well as a look inside the secret lab where weapons testing happens.
31 Jan, 2025
8 things to know about Groundhog Day and its big star, Punxsutawney Phil
The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.
31 Jan, 2025
Radhika Veharia reflects on peace — and Grammy acclaim — in a quiet ashram
In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.
31 Jan, 2025
Going to weddings and birthdays can be pricey. How to cut costs or gracefully decline
If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.
31 Jan, 2025
What is RFK Jr.'s favorite bird? Why is this woman smiling? Find out in the quiz!
This week was hard on the conflict-averse. But if you're up on nursery rhymes, prehistoric bodily fluids and Renaissance art, you'll get at least three right this week.
31 Jan, 2025
The latest on the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash
Video footage of the incident shows the aircraft flying at a low altitude, before an explosion happened at the moment of impact. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
31 Jan, 2025
Editor's note: Reporting the midair collision will focus on facts and people's stories
NPR's reporting will continue to focus on what happened and learning what we can about the victims and telling their stories.
31 Jan, 2025
Did DEI D.I.E.? Welcome to a new kind of 'civil rights' era
The new Trump administration is using the language of civil rights but flipping it on its head. If 'diversity' is now being coded as discrimination, what does that mean for the future of civil rights?...
31 Jan, 2025
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
The recognition acknowledges the mountain's theft from the Māori after New Zealand was colonized. It fulfills an agreement from the country's government to Indigenous people.
31 Jan, 2025
Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade
The study found that some local communities near tiger habitats have also benefited from the increase in tigers because of the foot traffic and revenues brought in by ecotourism.
31 Jan, 2025
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
31 Jan, 2025
Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
The winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships, Button died Thursday in North Salem, New York, at age 95.
30 Jan, 2025
People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic
After the fatal crash over the Potomac River, the President says diversity hiring has made the skies unsafe, but that's not how disability hiring works
30 Jan, 2025
Trump suggests that deadly airliner crash was the result of diversity hiring
Without evidence, President Trump and other administration officials claimed that DEI programs led to Wednesday's fatal air crash. DEI has recently become a common talking point to blame disasters on.
30 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
More dramatic questioning on vaccines in RFK Jr's second confirmation hearing. Bond/Simmons-Duffin/Stone/Webber
30 Jan, 2025
Q&A: OpenAI on rival DeepSeek and partnering with the government
OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT and a big part of Stargate — is partnering with the U.S. National Laboratories. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with OpenAI's Chris LeHane, here are the highlight...
30 Jan, 2025
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, making way for Trump's pick
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, giving President Trump an early opportunity to nominate an appointee to lead the bureau during key preparations for the 2030 census.
30 Jan, 2025
FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level
The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies.
30 Jan, 2025
Questions about helicopter's path could prove key in Pentagon probe of midair crash
Among the unanswered questions about the crash near Washington, D.C., are the flight pattern of the Black Hawk helicopter and the exact nature of its training exercise.
30 Jan, 2025
Crash Trump DEI claims
Without evidence, President Trump and other administration officials claimed that DEI programs led to Wednesday's fatal air crash. DEI has recently become a common talking point to blame disasters on.
30 Jan, 2025
Listen: Air traffic controller audio before the midair plane crash near D.C.
It will be some time before investigators can offer clear answers to the cause of the midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport but air traffic controller audio and radar reviewed by N...
30 Jan, 2025
Map: See the aircraft's paths before they collided near Washington, D.C.
Investigators say there are likely no survivors in the deadly aircraft collision that occurred Wednesday evening above the icy waters of the Potomac river.
30 Jan, 2025
Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr.
Fact checking RFK Jr.: No, antidepressants are not harder to quit than heroin.
30 Jan, 2025
Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space.
30 Jan, 2025
Air traffic controller radio offers look into lead-up to midair crash
It will be some time before investigators can offer clear answers to the cause of the midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport but air traffic controller audio and radar reviewed by N...
30 Jan, 2025
What we know about the midair plane and helicopter crash near Washington, D.C.
Authorities believe there are no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
30 Jan, 2025
The U.S. economy is still doing well as Americans continue to spend
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the final months of 2024, largely fueled by robust consumer spending. The economy ended the year 2.5% larger than it was a year earlier.
30 Jan, 2025
What we know about the midair crash near Washington, D.C.
Authorities believe there were no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
30 Jan, 2025
U.S. and Russian figure skaters are among the victims of the D.C.-area plane crash
At least a dozen figure skaters, coaches and their family members were on the plane that crashed near Washington, D.C., including two teenage competitors and a Russian husband-and-wife coaching duo.
30 Jan, 2025
3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages are freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.
30 Jan, 2025
Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone
An Alabama grandmother who was the first patient to receive a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney more than two months ago is now the longest surviving recipient of a pig organ.
30 Jan, 2025
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.
30 Jan, 2025
Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo
An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.
30 Jan, 2025
As drinks targeting kids have soared, there's new guidance on what's healthy
As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.
30 Jan, 2025
3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, faces confirmation hearing
Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump's pulling a U-turn on EVs, but not much has changed — yet
President Trump has charted a new course for electric vehicle policy in the U.S. While the direction is clear, the details aren't.
30 Jan, 2025
Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist
Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."
30 Jan, 2025
Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing
Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.
30 Jan, 2025
Jesse Eisenberg isn't ambitious — but he does worry about failing
Actor, writer and director Jesse Eisenberg says he has had more failures than successes. In this week's Wild Card, he opens up about ambition and his his defense against despair.
30 Jan, 2025
Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections
One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.
30 Jan, 2025
After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life
The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters
The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.
30 Jan, 2025
Trump says U.S. will send 'worst criminal illegal aliens' to Guantánamo Bay
The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.
30 Jan, 2025
American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.-area airport
American Airlines said the jet had 60 passengers and four crew members, while the Pentagon confirmed that three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. There was no immediate word on fatalities.
30 Jan, 2025
American Airlines plane, Blackhawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.-area airport
Radar tracking sites show the passenger jet appears to have fallen into the frigid Potomac River. Officials at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport say all takeoffs and landings were halted.
29 Jan, 2025
Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions
Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice
The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice.
29 Jan, 2025
What would RFK Jr. mean to HHS?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced senators today in a contentious confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Trump. He's a former Democrat — turned independent pr...
29 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Here's what to know
The billionaire Wall Street CEO fielded questions about tariffs, China's AI progress, broadband access, allegiance to Trump and the revival of American mining and semiconductor production.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump signs first bill of his second presidency, the Laken Riley Act, into law
The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without legal status who had a criminal record.
29 Jan, 2025
New York becomes the first state to close schools for Lunar New Year
It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.
29 Jan, 2025
Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria's interim president
Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.
29 Jan, 2025
Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump's Mideast envoy visits Gaza before meeting with Netanyahu
Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. His visit to Gaza pn Wednesday was the first by a senior U.S. official in more than a decade.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump ends extension of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants
The move to revoke the extension of temporary protected status would make hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans eligible for deportation.
29 Jan, 2025
Photos: Celebrations commence the Year of the Snake
For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.
29 Jan, 2025
White House response adds to confusion on federal funding freeze
A new OMB memo appeared to say the freeze was reversed, but the White House said only the original memo was rescinded not the freeze itself.
29 Jan, 2025
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn
The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.
29 Jan, 2025
'Not a buyout': Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign
Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.
29 Jan, 2025
Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?
Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.
29 Jan, 2025
DOJ asks to dismiss case of 2 men indicted for allegedly helping Trump hide documents
The DOJ asked a federal court to dismiss its case against two men indicted for allegedly helping Trump conceal classified documents. Prosecutors dropped Trump from the case after his election win.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump rescinds freeze on federal funding
The development follows a federal judge's order Tuesday that temporarily blocked the effort to pause federal payments for grants and other programs.
29 Jan, 2025
The Doomsday Clock has never been closer to metaphorical midnight. What does it mean?
The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.
29 Jan, 2025
Fearing encounters with ICE, tribal leaders offer guidance to their members
Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
29 Jan, 2025
Mona Lisa's roommates may be glad she's moving out
Now that Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece is moving to another room at The Louvre, other Renaissance masterpieces hanging in the same space by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese may finally get their due.
29 Jan, 2025
The Smithsonian will close its diversity office and freeze federal hiring
The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.
29 Jan, 2025
Watch live: Confirmation hearing for RFK Jr., Trump's health secretary pick
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faces Senate confirmation hearings today. What can we expect?
29 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is the result of a condition called spasmodic dysphonia. What is it?
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes a strained voice. RFK Jr. says he has had the disorder for decades and treats it with Botox injections, a common treatment.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump's health secretary pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faces confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faces Senate confirmation hearings today. What can we expect?
29 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.
29 Jan, 2025
Two ways Trump aims to reshape government. And, how U.S. children are doing in school
President Trump's actions this week reveal his broad effort to reshape the federal government. And, the new Nation's Report Card shows the pandemic's impact on education nearly five years later.
29 Jan, 2025
Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card
There's some good news in math, mostly bad news in reading and lots of questions about why students are still struggling.
29 Jan, 2025
Step inside the secret lab where America tests its nukes
A thousand feet beneath the desert, the United States conducts experiments to verify that its weapons work. But some fear a live test could come soon.
29 Jan, 2025
Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of getting fenced in'
Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in front of thousands of people. To cap it all off, he's up for his first Grammy.
29 Jan, 2025
With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here's what you need to know
The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
29 Jan, 2025
66 million years ago, a fish chewed up and spit out food. It's now a fossil in Denmark
The fossil was found at a cliff in Denmark. Fossilized vomit is called regurgitalite, and it's a type of trace fossil, which tells scientists about an organism's daily life.
29 Jan, 2025
Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires
Extreme conditions helped fuel the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes. Scientists are working to figure out how climate change played a role in the disaster.
29 Jan, 2025
Several people are feared dead in a stampede at massive festival in India
Millions continued to throng the site even as police urged them to avoid the area. Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas.
29 Jan, 2025
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
29 Jan, 2025
Trump asks SpaceX to 'go get' two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded
Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.
29 Jan, 2025
Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
Acting EPA Administrator James Payne sent an email to members of the agency's Science Advisory Board and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee informing them that both are being "reset."
29 Jan, 2025
Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded.
Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
28 Jan, 2025
NJ Attorney General joins suit to stop Trump's federal grant freeze
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about his plans to block a federal funding freeze President Donald Trump ordered Monday.
28 Jan, 2025
See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
Starbucks is trying to fix falling sales by changing its vibe back to coffee-house roots. The new CEO says parts of the plan, like free non-dairy milk, are helping bring people back.
28 Jan, 2025
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
28 Jan, 2025
Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump has issued a number of orders affecting the military. Here's what they do
President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown of what he signed.
28 Jan, 2025
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump's 'stop-work' order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
28 Jan, 2025
The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
French President Emmanuel Macron laid out an ambitious plan for a "reimagined, restored and expanded" Louvre. An art critic says Macron is aiming for another success after restoration of Notre Dame.
28 Jan, 2025
Neymar leaves Saudi team to return to his first soccer club in Brazil
Neymar struggled through physical injuries for most of his time in the Middle East, with a previous ACL rupture that kept him sidelined for a year.
28 Jan, 2025
The Super Bowl could end in a 'three-peat.' Why that matters to a former NBA coach
Pat Riley, the current president and former head coach of the Miami Heat, owns half a dozen trademarks related to the word "three-peat." That could affect whether it appears on Super Bowl merch.
28 Jan, 2025
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
Denver-based Boom Technology's XB-1 demonstrator plane hit Mach 1.122 — 750 mph. It's the first independently developed supersonic jet. The company is also working on a supersonic passenger airliner...
28 Jan, 2025
Did you plan to buy a home -- but found renting is cheaper? We want to hear from you
As mortgage rates and home prices have risen, the rent vs. buy calculation has changed. If you're renting when you'd planned to buy, tell us your story.
28 Jan, 2025
DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
The executive order speaks of transgender identity in sweeping and dismissive terms, and sets the stage for a policy that is more restrictive and punitive than the ban from Trump's first term.
28 Jan, 2025
This shark pup was born in a habitat without any males. How did that happen?
Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months.
28 Jan, 2025
A new book explains what the color blue can teach us about Black history
Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump fires labor board officials, setting up legal fight
President Trump fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. In an unprecedented move, he also ousted Democratic board member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the board with no quorum.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions
Washington is scrambling to interpret a new Trump administration memo that appears to halt funding for many programs. The impact of the short memo, released Monday, is causing widespread confusion.
28 Jan, 2025
Not your average baby shark: An aquarium welcomes a pup from an all-female tank
Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months.
28 Jan, 2025
7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built his fortune and reputation on disparaging the government scientists and institutions he's now in line to lead as HHS secretary.
28 Jan, 2025
5 economic papers that lit up our brains — and what they say about our confusing world
We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and insights about the economy, and, more generally, the confusing world around us...
28 Jan, 2025
All the executive orders Trump has signed after 1 week in office
President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.
28 Jan, 2025
If confirmed as HHS secretary, RFK Jr. would have a vast global reach
As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many are focused on domestic agenda. The agency has a vast global scope as well.
28 Jan, 2025
DOJ fires officials who investigated Trump. And, what to know about DeepSeek
At least a dozen Justice Department employees involved in prosecuting President Trump have received dismissal notices. And, why China's DeepSeek AI is such a big deal.
28 Jan, 2025
Big reveals are unlikely in Trump-ordered Kennedy and MLK document drops, experts say
Historians say the Trump-ordered release of more information on the killings of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., could be interesting but unlikely to rewrite hi...
28 Jan, 2025
Melania Trump is back in the White House for her second act as first lady
The role of first lady is unelected, unpaid, and usually comes with zero preparation. But Melania Trump is back in the White House with the most experience someone in her position can have.
28 Jan, 2025
Ukraine uses souped-up Soviet-era weapons to defend a vital river from Russia
As Ukraine's line of defense grows thin, this unit is using a modernized Soviet-era vehicle to stop Russian forces from crossing the river and taking Kherson.
28 Jan, 2025
Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
Many health professionals are lining up against Trump's pick for health secretary. They say his anti-vaccine views could cost lives. Some of his supporters embrace his stance.
28 Jan, 2025
A museum's confession: why we have looted objects
An exhibition at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum points to a burgeoning trend: museums are engaging the public more openly around efforts to repatriate artifacts looted from other countries.
28 Jan, 2025
News for Trump: Denmark's last envoy to Greenland says U.K. may have first dibs
Denmark's last minister for Greenland says Britain once claimed right of first refusal over the territory — because of its proximity to Canada, which Britain once ruled.
28 Jan, 2025
Trump signs executive order taking aim at DEI programs in the military
Trump said the diversity programs discourage merit and leadership, and discriminate on the basis of race and sex. The directive was among a series of orders that seeks to reshape the U.S. military.
28 Jan, 2025
Danish leader on European tour as nation moves to boost presence around Greenland
Denmark's prime minister went on a tour of European capitals Tuesday as Europe faces what she called "a more uncertain reality" and her country moves to strengthen its military around Greenland.
28 Jan, 2025
USAID officials put on leave for allegedly not abiding by executive order
A message to USAID staff, obtained by NPR, says it will analyze "actions within USAID that appear to be designed to circumvent the President's Executive Order" freezing most foreign aid.
27 Jan, 2025
Immigration raids have begun. For immigrant and mixed-status families, everyday life has changed.
The Trump administration has said the raids will focus on criminals who are a public threat. But immigrant communities across the board are bracing, and changing their routines.
27 Jan, 2025
Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury secretary
Bessent won Senate confirmation with the support of more than two dozen Democrats.
27 Jan, 2025
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
27 Jan, 2025
Can Susie Wiles keep Trump on track?
Susie Wiles is doing something no woman has done before. She is the first in history to hold the position of White House Chief of Staff. Now, we will find out if she can do something that no one — m...
27 Jan, 2025
Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump
In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."
27 Jan, 2025
How districts are responding after Trump cleared the way for immigration arrests at schools
President Trump put an end to a policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at certain locations, including schools. It's already affecting school staff, kids and parents.
27 Jan, 2025
The last of the escaped South Carolina lab monkeys have been recovered
The female rhesus macaques staged an escape from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina last year.
27 Jan, 2025
Oath Keepers founder no longer banned from D.C., U.S. Capitol
The judge said it was "reasonable" the Justice Department interpreted Trump's Jan. 6 commutations to cover the defendants' prison sentences and wipe away their terms of supervised release.
27 Jan, 2025
200 U.K. companies have opted for a four-day workweek, latest data shows
The industries most represented among the group include marketing and PR, charities and nonprofits, and technology.
27 Jan, 2025
Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump's order on refugees
Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.
27 Jan, 2025
Auschwitz survivors mark Holocaust Remembrance Day 80 years after liberation
Monday's ceremony in Poland is regarded as the likely last major observance of Auschwitz's liberation that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend, due to their advanced ages.
27 Jan, 2025
Elon Musk faces criticism for encouraging Germans to move beyond 'past guilt'
Musk's comments came two days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and right after he was criticized for making what many viewers interpreted as a Nazi salute during an inauguration speech.
27 Jan, 2025
Trump's immigration orders are a blueprint for sweeping policy changes
President Trump began his immigration crackdown with a flurry of executive orders. Immigration experts say they lay out how he hopes to transform enforcement at the southern U.S. border and beyond.
27 Jan, 2025
'The First State of Being' and 'Chooch Helped' win top children's book awards
This year's Caldecott medal went to a book about an older sister frustrated when her baby brother "helps." The Newbery went to a middle-grade tale about a time traveler at the turn of the century.
27 Jan, 2025
U.S. stock markets tumble as investors worry about DeepSeek
The Chinese A.I. company may be about to burst Silicon Valley's bubble.
27 Jan, 2025
A plan to save TikTok. And, Palestinians return to northern Gaza
Inside the Trump administration's plan to save TikTok. And, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning home to devastated northern Gaza for the first time in over a year.
27 Jan, 2025
A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes
More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.
27 Jan, 2025
Thousands of Palestinians begin returning home to a devastated Gaza
The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
27 Jan, 2025
Auschwitz holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation
Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.
27 Jan, 2025
White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened various sanctions.
27 Jan, 2025
Chiefs to face Eagles at the Super Bowl for the second time in three years
Just two years after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles at the Super Bowl, these two powerhouses will face off once again on the championship stage, with even higher stakes.
27 Jan, 2025
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?
26 Jan, 2025
A snowboarder and a skier land the first 2340s in competition
Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara and Italian skier Miro Tabanelli pulled off the six-and-a-half-rotation maneuver in competition for the first time in history.
26 Jan, 2025
Israeli troops fire on displaced Palestinians hoping to return to homes, killing 2
Meanwhile, close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, Israeli troops opened fire on protesters, killing 22 and injuring 120, according to Lebanese officials.
26 Jan, 2025
DeSantis faces pushback by fellow Republicans on his call for an immigration session
Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule, ...
26 Jan, 2025
Trump says he still wants to buy Greenland, suggests Canada could become a U.S. state
The newly inaugurated president held forth on multiple foreign policy issues on Saturday, from Greenland to Canada to the war between Israel and Hamas.
26 Jan, 2025
Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.
26 Jan, 2025
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law
South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law.
26 Jan, 2025
How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade!
In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road.
26 Jan, 2025
Jayden Daniels could make Super Bowl history. Doug Williams says it's about time
Washington Commanders' Daniels could become the first rookie quarterback to play the Super Bowl. Williams, who led the team to a Super Bowl win, says talented Black QBs are finally getting their due.
26 Jan, 2025
A minister was acquitted of a brutal 1832 murder. A new book revisits the case
In the world of true crime, Fall River, Mass. is known for Lizzie Borden, but another murder 60 years earlier captivated New England. Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story in The Sinners All Bow.
26 Jan, 2025
Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers
Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.
26 Jan, 2025
Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets to win second Australian Open in a row
Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, ...
26 Jan, 2025
Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.
26 Jan, 2025
International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma.
26 Jan, 2025
Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to 'just clean out' Gaza
President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.
26 Jan, 2025
Trump's Q&A on Air Force One goes from the plane's color to TikTok and Canada
President Donald Trump popped in to the plane's press cabin while flying from Las Vegas to Florida to share his thoughts since taking office in a 20-minute Q&A with reporters.
25 Jan, 2025
In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips
President Trump's pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone -- except for economists.
25 Jan, 2025
Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok
The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.
25 Jan, 2025
PEPFAR, the acclaimed anti-HIV program, faces loss of funds as part of U.S. aid pause
On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
25 Jan, 2025
Madison Keys wins her first-ever Grand Slam title against two-time defending champion
Madison Keys was a tennis prodigy, beating Serena Williams when she was just 14 years old, but had not won a grand slam title in her 15 year career.
25 Jan, 2025
Trump uses mass firing to remove inspectors general at a series of agencies
The dismissals began Friday night, according to two people cited by The Associated Press. An email sent by one of the fired inspectors general said "roughly 17" inspectors general had been removed.
25 Jan, 2025
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security
Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.
25 Jan, 2025
The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
25 Jan, 2025
Reasons to root for (or against) every team in the NFL's semifinal weekend
Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders — but there are plenty of narratives to go around.
25 Jan, 2025
Once off-limits to Syrians, Assad's former summer residence now attracts tourists
The summer home of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was once off-limits to ordinary Syrians. Now people are lining up to visit and wandering around the rooms — which are empty after being looted.
25 Jan, 2025
Palestinians in Gaza return to find their city in ruins after Israeli troops withdraw
With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers. For the first time in eight months, NPR got a glimpse of Rafah this week.
25 Jan, 2025
Opinion: A miracle amid the fire
NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temper and Center, which burned from the Eaton fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.
25 Jan, 2025
The Eaton Fire forced them from their homes. Here's what residents took with them
Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at a...
25 Jan, 2025
Ireland and UK clean up after storm brings record winds and damage
Work was underway to remove hundreds of trees blocking roads and railway lines in the wake of the system, named Storm Éowyn by weather authorities.
25 Jan, 2025
Cooling green roofs seemed like an impossible dream for Brazil's favelas. Not true!
Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home.
25 Jan, 2025
Trump calls on the federal government to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
President Trump made good on a campaign promise to ask the Department of the Interior to recognize the Lumbee people of North Carolina — a tribe whose Native identity has long been called into quest...
25 Jan, 2025
A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
The order bars the government from "any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen" and orders an investigation into the Biden administration's actions.
25 Jan, 2025
5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation
People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget.
25 Jan, 2025
Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel
Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.
25 Jan, 2025
Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump re-enacts policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions
The Mexico City Policy cuts off U.S. aid to health groups in other countries that offer abortion services or counseling. As in 2021, Trump has reinstated this policy, which was deactivated by Biden.
24 Jan, 2025
U.S. puts virtually all foreign aid on 90-day hold, issues 'stop-work' order
Following Trump's Monday freeze on foreign aid, a subsequent memo calls for for a stop-work order for current grants and contracts.
24 Jan, 2025
Her brother was supposed to enter the U.S. as a refugee. That's on hold now.
This week the Trump administration suspended the country's refugee resettlement program, leaving thousands of people – who had been cleared and scheduled to come to the U.S. – in a limbo.
24 Jan, 2025
Arrest warrant proposed for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and welcomed by Afghan women and their advocates — with some reservations.
24 Jan, 2025
Photos: See the pandas' official return to the National Zoo
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight after a three-month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.
24 Jan, 2025
French woman who refused sex with husband not to blame for divorce, rights court says
Europe's top human rights court ruled the woman's right to respect for private and family life had been violated when French courts found her solely at fault for her divorce because she withheld sex.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump ends Fauci's security detail, says he'd feel no responsibility if he was harmed
Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled.
24 Jan, 2025
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO after Brian Thompson's killing
The largest U.S. insurer promoted company executive Tim Noel to replace Thompson, whose death sparked a national outcry over the health care industry.
24 Jan, 2025
Lebanese long to return to war-damaged homes, but Israeli troops remain — for now
Lebanese residents waiting to return to their villages say the Israeli military has destroyed nearly everything.
24 Jan, 2025
Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn't updated.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump wants to label drug cartels terrorist organizations. Here's what that means in practice
The full implications of designating the cartels as terrorist organizations will depend, in large part, to how the administration follows through.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump officials empower DHS to expel migrants allowed under 2 Biden programs
Immigration officials would have authority to quickly expel migrants temporarily admitted via the CBP One App and a separate program for certain people fleeing Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
24 Jan, 2025
Photos: See the pandas official return to the National Zoo
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight. After a three month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.
24 Jan, 2025
Local governments across U.S. signal they won't aid Trump migrant crackdown
Local government officials around the U.S. signal they won't assist — and in some cases they'll actively oppose — the Trump administration's efforts to conduct a massive deportation of migrants.
24 Jan, 2025
Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
24 Jan, 2025
Oath Keepers founder barred from D.C., U.S. Capitol unless judge signs off
Rhodes was convicted by a federal jury of sedition conspiracy in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. President Trump pardoned him on Monday.
24 Jan, 2025
As Israeli troops exit Lebanon, villagers hope to return home — or what's left of it
Israel is slowly withdrawing from Lebanese villages it occupied, as part of a ceasefire deal. Lebanese residents waiting to return to their villages say the Israeli military has destroyed nearly every...
24 Jan, 2025
Trump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California
President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump travels to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California
President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
24 Jan, 2025
The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy'
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world.
24 Jan, 2025
The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995
The market sputtered amid high mortgage rates, high prices, and homeowners with lower rates who have no plans to move.
24 Jan, 2025
Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel
All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.
24 Jan, 2025
Cancer affects your life for years after diagnosis. Here are survivors' stories
Medical advances mean many more people are surviving cancer and living for years or decades with its after effects. Here's how they are navigating life after treatment.
24 Jan, 2025
'Ugh. Do I have to?' Honest questions (and answers!) about cardio, illustrated
If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.
24 Jan, 2025
Why is China loaning pandas to the D.C. zoo? A brief history of panda diplomacy
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world.
24 Jan, 2025
5 years after Fang Fang recorded Wuhan lockdown, 2 of her books are being translated
Chinese author Fang Fang posted notes online while being quarantined in Wuhan. They became Wuhan Diary. She talks with us about two more of her books now coming to English readers.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump to visit disaster zones. And, why he says DEI programs are illegal
How President Trump wants to use disaster relief funds as political leverage. And, why he says DEI programs are illegal and wants to end investigations into military extremism.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump has tossed a lot of Biden policies. But there's one AI measure he wants to keep
President Trump says he likes Biden's idea to open up federal lands for AI data centers. His White House is looking for ways to ensure U.S. dominance in the sector.
24 Jan, 2025
Experts warn about the 'crumbling infrastructure' of federal government data
Unstable federal funding puts at risk the government statistics used to track the U.S. economy and population, officials and data users warn. That's before any cuts by President Trump and Congress.
24 Jan, 2025
Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
24 Jan, 2025
What did Donald Trump throw to his inauguration crowd? Find out in the news quiz
Plus: Who got Oscar nods? What's Prince Harry up to? Who's watching Elon Musk? Is Barron Trump a cryptobro?
24 Jan, 2025
'Ugh. Do I have to?' Honest questions about cardio, illustrated
If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.
24 Jan, 2025
The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists
The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies.
24 Jan, 2025
Trump mandates assassination records be released for the Kennedy brothers and MLK Jr.
Congress passed a law in 1992 requiring the documents surrounding President Kennedy's assassination to be released by 2017. Though, the release has been held up by national security concerns.
24 Jan, 2025
Progress is made on a huge fire north of LA as new fires erupt in Southern California
Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters slowed the spread of a huge wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County.
24 Jan, 2025
Novak Djokovic retires injured from Australian Open semifinal, as some fans boo
Tennis star Novak Djokovic was booed by some sections of the crowd after retiring injured from his Australian Open semifinal against German Alexander Zverev.
24 Jan, 2025
Novak Djokovic retires injured from Australian Open semi-final, as some fans boo
Tennis star Novak Djokovic was booed by some sections of the crowd after retiring injured from his Australian Open semi-final against German Alexander Zverev.
24 Jan, 2025
Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over OxyContin
Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the prescription painkiller.
24 Jan, 2025
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks for 12-volt battery problems
A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free.
23 Jan, 2025
One of the Jan. 6 defendants has turned down Trump's pardon
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
23 Jan, 2025
When Oscar got it wrong
What do Babygirl, Singing in the Rain and Apocalypse Now have in common? They've all been overlooked by Oscar voters.Some Oscar blunders fall into the category of snubs - others show a failure to reco...
23 Jan, 2025
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
23 Jan, 2025
Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.
23 Jan, 2025
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks for battery problems
A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free.
23 Jan, 2025
National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
23 Jan, 2025
Trump tries to erase Biden's health legacy with early executive orders
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
23 Jan, 2025
U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
The ruling bars U.S. agencies from implementing the order to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status while the case is under review.
23 Jan, 2025
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump's CIA director
John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.
23 Jan, 2025
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
23 Jan, 2025
Trump's entry into crypto opens new doors for those seeking political influence
Bloomberg investigative reporter Zeke Faux says the Trump family crypto business offers anyone seeking favor with the new administration a legal way to send money directly to the president.
23 Jan, 2025
Trump taps conservative media critic to lead global news agency
President Trump plans to nominate a conservative critic of the mainstream media, L. Brent Bozell III, to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America.
23 Jan, 2025
In Syria's Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
After the ouster of Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel's military has taken up a new post in the demilitarized buffer zone created in Syria after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
23 Jan, 2025
President Trump's suspension of asylum marks a break from U.S. past
Lee Gelernt with the ACLU said the action goes "way beyond anything that even President Trump has tried in the past."
23 Jan, 2025
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. That's easier said than done
One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future.
23 Jan, 2025
See the full list of 2025 Oscar nominations
Emilia Pérez raked in the most nominations Thursday morning, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 2.
23 Jan, 2025
Trump's plans to crack down on immigration. And, Oscar nomination announcements today
President Trump's promise to crack down on immigration is moving forward today in two ways. And, Oscar nominations will be announced today after delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
23 Jan, 2025
Watch: 2025 Oscar nominations come out this morning
Comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott will announce the nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards on Thursday morning. Nominations were delayed twice due to the fires in Los Angeles.
23 Jan, 2025
This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home
Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.
23 Jan, 2025
Blasts from military weapons may injure the brain through its blood vessels
When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the brain.
23 Jan, 2025
Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border
Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement
23 Jan, 2025
This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis
An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.
23 Jan, 2025
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand
Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage.
23 Jan, 2025
Stick with us: Why the internet is obsessed with one of the simplest tools known to man
"Stick Nation" is a worldwide movement that thrives on irreverent, fantastical and downright wholesome descriptions of sticks.
23 Jan, 2025
Trump calls DEI programs 'illegal' and 'immoral'. Here's how he's ending them
President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.
23 Jan, 2025
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall
The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
23 Jan, 2025
U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
23 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr. plans to keep a financial stake in lawsuits against the drugmaker Merck
RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.
22 Jan, 2025
Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump
The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
22 Jan, 2025
They made a post-apocalyptic Sundance film. Then their homes burned
The zombie apocalypse film Didn't Die was made amid the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic and upheaval in Hollywood. The filmmakers lost their homes – but are still sharing their movie at Sundanc...
22 Jan, 2025
When Ichiro retired, his records felt 'small' compared to the emotional moments
Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.
22 Jan, 2025
Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers
The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S.
22 Jan, 2025
Does Hamas Still Rule Gaza?
Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we're able to see if they've reached that goa...
22 Jan, 2025
DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials for resisting immigration enforcement
In a new memo, a Justice Department official seeks to realign the department's positions on immigration with President Trump's executive actions — and threatens local officials who don't cooperate.
22 Jan, 2025
Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those...
22 Jan, 2025
Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO
While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here's how WHO funding works.
22 Jan, 2025
The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its 'corpse flower'
The flower's Latin name translates as "giant, misshapen penis." But it's better known to locals as "Putricia." Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.
22 Jan, 2025
Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'
22 Jan, 2025
Another casualty of Israel's war in Lebanon: Efforts to save endangered turtles
Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.
22 Jan, 2025
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war
It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.
22 Jan, 2025
When Ichiro retired, his records felt "small" compared to the emotional moments
Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.
22 Jan, 2025
"TaxTheSuperRich" is a protester motto at the Davos forum. Would that end inequality?
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality.
22 Jan, 2025
Trump's energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It's likely headed to court
President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.
22 Jan, 2025
Russian attack drones are killing civilians for target practice, Ukraine says
Russia appears to be using drone attacks on civilians to train young pilots, says a Ukrainian lawmaker with ties to Ukraine's military. One city has been hit by hundreds of drone strikes this year.
22 Jan, 2025
Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims
Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.
22 Jan, 2025
Peeing is contagious in chimpanzees, study suggests
A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps.
22 Jan, 2025
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
22 Jan, 2025
Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's British tabloids as trial is about to begin
Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy.
22 Jan, 2025
Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 pardons
One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police.
22 Jan, 2025
Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers.
22 Jan, 2025
Rebuilding Gaza will be a massive project. Here are 5 things to know
After more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week's ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present ov...
22 Jan, 2025
Ukraine says Russia hunts civilians with attack drones in the front-line city Kherson
Ukrainian officials say Russia is using drones to target civilians in Kherson. Some Russian soldiers appear to be bragging about the deadly attacks on social media.
22 Jan, 2025
Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism to settle two lawsuits
Several other schools have recently settled similar lawsuits, and suits are pending against others, including the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.
22 Jan, 2025
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.
22 Jan, 2025
Trump administration puts federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff on leave
Employees in the programs will be placed on paid administrative leave. Agencies have the next few days to submit reports on how they are complying with the orders, including plans to fire them.
22 Jan, 2025
Affidavit by Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law makes new claims about his behavior
Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination.
22 Jan, 2025
Trump pardons dark web marketplace creator Ross Ulbricht
Ulbricht operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road when law enforcement arrested him. The pardon fulfills a campaign pledge Trump made to Ulbricht's Libertarian supporters.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump gave pardons to hundreds of violent Jan. 6 rioters. Here's what they did
On his first day in the White House, President Donald Trump gave commutations and pardons to every defendant charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Many assaulted police.
21 Jan, 2025
Chicago's immigrant communities brace for immigration crackdowns
President Donald Trump has said immigration crackdowns will begin soon. It's not clear where, but in recent days Chicago has come under the spotlight. Immigrant communities in the city are bracing.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump defends his decision to pardon January 6 rioters
Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump's executive order resumes executions, after Biden dialed them back
The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for capital crimes "committed by an alien illegally present in this country." Lawyers say the order could be difficult to enforce.
21 Jan, 2025
Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service
At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.
21 Jan, 2025
Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern
President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in. In the day since he's once again become President, Trump has signed more than 200 executive a...
21 Jan, 2025
Democratic attorneys general sue over Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
A group of 18 state attorneys general signed on to a lawsuit filed Tuesday seeking to block the administration's move, describing it as unconstitutional.
21 Jan, 2025
Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall
Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.
21 Jan, 2025
FDA allows standalone use of nasal spray antidepressant Spravato (esketamine)
The FDA says esketamine, an antidepressant derived from the anesthetic and party drug ketamine, can now be prescribed on its own. It was approved in 2019 to treat severe depression.
21 Jan, 2025
A rare blizzard blasts Gulf Coast, bringing first snow in years to parts of the South
A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results
The most "relevant" results that come up in a search of "abortion" on HHS.gov, the website for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, are several years old, from the first Trump administ...
21 Jan, 2025
Will all new federal buildings look like ancient Rome now? Not quite.
Among his day one actions, President Trump is reviving his first-term efforts to promote classical architecture for federal buildings.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump administration strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protections
The memo rescinds a Biden administration guideline that created "protected areas" consisting of places where "children gather, disaster or emergency relief sites, and social services establishments."
21 Jan, 2025
Palestinians Return to Their Homes in Gaza
A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes ...
21 Jan, 2025
Democratic AGs sue over Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
A group of 18 state attorneys general signed on to a lawsuit filed Tuesday seeking to block the administration's move, describing it as unconstitutional.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump is signing a flurry of executive orders. Here's how those work
Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandum — and how they typically work.
21 Jan, 2025
At least 66 people killed in a fire at a ski resort in northwest Turkey
A fire raged through a popular ski resort south of Istanbul early Tuesday. The deadly fire broke out during a school holiday when the area's hotels are packed.
21 Jan, 2025
A rare blizzard blasts the Deep South, as arctic air brings a hard freeze
A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.
21 Jan, 2025
Chicago immigrant residents are in Trump's sights. The mayor says he'll defend them
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will defend residents "whether you're undocumented, whether you are seeking asylum or whether you're seeking a good paying job."
21 Jan, 2025
Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and playwright, dies at 95
Feiffer was best known for illustrating the children's classic "The Phantom Tollbooth." His loopy lines left a lasting mark on art, literature and film.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump orders end of humanitarian parole for migrants of 4 countries
Under the Biden administration, migrants from embattled countries could apply for entry for humanitarian reasons, without having to attempt to cross into the U.S. illegally.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador is Elise Stefanik. Here's what to know
Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.
21 Jan, 2025
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.
21 Jan, 2025
Murdoch's News Corp offers Prince Harry settlement to resolve years-long lawsuit
Rupert Murdoch's team made the offer to resolve the hacking suits from Prince Harry and a British lawmaker as a trial was to begin. A settlement could help Washington Post CEO Will Lewis.
21 Jan, 2025
Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech
After President Trump was sworn into his second term yesterday, he kept many promises and implemented key orders. He also undid several of his predecessor's actions. Here's a breakdown.
21 Jan, 2025
Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery's murder investigation
Former district attorney Jackie Johnson is accused of interfering with the police investigation into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, nearly five years after he was murdered while jogging.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (again), reversing U.S. climate policy
President Trump issued a barrage of orders Monday targeting Biden-era initiatives on global warming. The decisions come on the heels of the hottest year ever recorded.
21 Jan, 2025
PHOTOS: President Trump attends several balls to close out Inauguration Day
Trump closed out his appearances at both balls with his signature dance to the Village People's "YMCA," who performed the song live at the Liberty Ball.
21 Jan, 2025
Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 in college football championship game
Ohio State dominated most of the night, and all through the playoffs
21 Jan, 2025
Taliban announce release of two Americans held in Afghanistan in a prisoner exchange
Afghanistan's Taliban government announced on Tuesday the release of two Americans in a prisoner exchange.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump orders end of humanitarian parole for migrants of four countries
Under the Biden administration, migrants from embattled countries could apply for entry due for humanitarian reasons, without having to attempt to cross into the U.S. illegally.
21 Jan, 2025
Trump rescinds Biden's census order, clearing a path for reshaping election maps
President Trump revoked a Biden-era executive order that affirmed the longstanding practice of including the total number of persons residing in each state in a census count used for election maps.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump offers long-promised pardons to some 1,500 January 6 rioters
On the campaign trail, Trump regularly featured the stories of Jan. 6 defendants he labeled "hostages" and "patriots."
20 Jan, 2025
PHOTOS: What we saw on Inauguration Day
On the day of President Donald Trump's second inauguration, thousands of supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. Take a look at what our photographers captured.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban, provide immunity to tech firms
The order follows TikTok going dark for about 14 hours after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting the service from operating in the U.S. unless it breaks away from its parent company in China.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization
The newly inaugurated president has announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers
President Trump has signed an executive action ordering federal agencies to bring their workers back to the office full time. Roughly 1.1 million federal employees are telework-eligible.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump is back and ready to change America
Donald Trump returns to Washington newly empowered. The Republican party has remade itself in his image. The Supreme Court has granted him sweeping immunity for his official actions. And, unlike last ...
20 Jan, 2025
Trump revokes Biden's order for federal agencies to promote voter registration
President Trump has reversed an executive order by former President Joe Biden that calls for federal agencies to promote voter registration.
20 Jan, 2025
Migrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
20 Jan, 2025
What to know about Trump cryptocurrency meme coins
The meme coins yo-yoed in value as Trump took office. Here is what you should know about the coins and cryptocurrency's future under the Trump administration.
20 Jan, 2025
Biden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier was convicted of killing two FBI agents in the 1970s.
20 Jan, 2025
It's America's 'Manifest Destiny' to plant a flag on Mars, Trump says
Trump says Americans should look to the stars, by sending astronauts to Mars.
20 Jan, 2025
The Wars Trump Inherits
As President Trump takes office he inherits two international conflicts in which the United States is deeply involved. On the campaign trail he said he would be able to end the war between Russia and ...
20 Jan, 2025
How Trump's inauguration speech length compares to previous presidents'
Trump's second inauguration speech came out to 2,885 words — considerably longer than his 2017 address, though shorter than the off-the-cuff remarks he gave to supporters after being sworn in Monday...
20 Jan, 2025
Trump to make historic move toward revoking birthright citizenship
Trump wants to reinterpret the phrasing of the 14th Amendment to mean that the federal government would not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without ...
20 Jan, 2025
Trump promises new names: 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley'
President Trump pledged to change the name of two natural landmarks in his second inaugural address. Can he do that?
20 Jan, 2025
Trump plans to declare a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?
President Trump is making energy a top priority on his first day in office, pledging to declare a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.
20 Jan, 2025
Texas could join Louisiana with a law to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Similar proposals are in multiple states after a court ruling in 2022, though opponents say the move would impose one religious view on people with different religious traditions
20 Jan, 2025
Strong Santa Ana winds hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles -- again
Nearly two weeks after the start of two of the most devastating wildfires to hit the Los Angeles area, Southern California is under an extreme fire risk warning again.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump taps 19 Fox pundits, personalities and producers for second term
President Trump has proposed 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists and commentators for senior positions in his second White House term.
20 Jan, 2025
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. as an 'organizer of the people'
Scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate King on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump reinforces use of his 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The policy, which was created and implemented during the first Trump administration in 2019, resulted in tens of thousands of migrants waiting for extended periods in Mexico.
20 Jan, 2025
Snoop Dogg and others face heat for performing at Trump's pre-inauguration ball
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
20 Jan, 2025
Key moments from Trump's inaugural address
President Donald Trump's second inaugural address gave clues about what Trump will focus on — and how he sees the country.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump to make historic move towards revoking birthright citizenship
Trump wants to reinterpret the phrasing of the 14th Amendment to mean that the federal government would not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without ...
20 Jan, 2025
Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on immigration and border security on Day 1
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
20 Jan, 2025
A conversation about MLK's legacy, and a second Trump administration
Monday marks both the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th President. We reflect on this with scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here's what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
20 Jan, 2025
News site focused on Elon Musk to launch
Musk News, a new twice-weekly news site, will focus on the billionaire and Trump advisor's influence and actions over the course of the new presidency.
20 Jan, 2025
Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died
Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.
20 Jan, 2025
Follow NPR for Donald Trump's Inauguration Day coverage
Follow NPR's live special coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration, including his swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Here's how to watch and listen.
20 Jan, 2025
All of the Day 1 executive actions Trump has announced so far
Trump is expected to sign a slew of actions relating to immigration and other issues.
20 Jan, 2025
Austin Tice's mother returns to Syria in search for son
For the first time in a decade, Debra Tice, the mother of missing American journalist, Austin Tice, returns to Syria to find news of her son.
20 Jan, 2025
How a stranger's kindness taught a mom to be a 'more accepting person'
After Virginia Squier's young daughter accidentally boarded a train without her, a stranger stepped in to help.
20 Jan, 2025
What to know for Trump's inauguration. And, a Civil Rights icon remembers MLK Jr.
Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr.
20 Jan, 2025
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and members of Jan. 6 panel
In a statement released Monday, President Biden said the pardons "should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing." President-elect Trump has criticized many ...
20 Jan, 2025
Village People founder says everybody can enjoy their music, Republican or Democrat
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
20 Jan, 2025
What to know about Ohio State, Notre Dame and college football's championship game
That the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, two of the sport's most storied teams, are squaring off in the title game is a TV executive's dream — and a fitting end to the first-ever 12-team playoff.
20 Jan, 2025
Prince Harry's case against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids goes to trial
A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.
20 Jan, 2025
Inside Trump's Inauguration Day: How, when and what to watch
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon followed by a presidential parade, signing ceremony and inaugural balls.
20 Jan, 2025
With fewer protesters and a renewed focus, activists plan for a second round of Trump
President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday and Democratic organizers are not seeing the mass-scale opposition they witnessed in 2017. So, they're adjusting with a focus on Trump's agenda.
20 Jan, 2025
Trump promised dozens of actions on immigration on Day 1. Here's what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
20 Jan, 2025
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
Officials said the attacks happened in the Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, following the government's failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.
20 Jan, 2025
First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed in ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal that went into effect this morning.
20 Jan, 2025
Photos: Families reunite as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect
After 15 months war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday morning.
19 Jan, 2025
Social Videos: Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture
In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their cul...
19 Jan, 2025
Local meteorologists could face layoffs amid new initiative with The Weather Channel
The new initiative will be rolled out across 27 stations and feature "additional visual storytelling capabilities," Allen Media Group says.
19 Jan, 2025
Trump rallies at Capital One Arena in preview of inauguration
Trump took the rally as an opportunity to preview several of his Day 1 actions, including on border security, energy, and ending the Biden administration's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in ...
19 Jan, 2025
Social Vidoes: Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture
In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their cul...
19 Jan, 2025
TikTok is back online in the U.S., following Trump's promise to pause the ban
The president-elect said he will issue an executive order Monday to delay the ban while he brokers a sale. The app has returned on web and mobile, but is not available in Apple and Google's stores.
19 Jan, 2025
Heavy snow and frigid temps put 70 million in the U.S. under winter storm warnings
Residents along the East Coast, from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine, are bracing for several inches of snow on Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures.
19 Jan, 2025
3 freed hostages arrive in Israel as tenuous ceasefire with Hamas holds
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher crossed into Israel on a military transport after being driven out of Gaza City in a Red Cross vehicle, Israel said.
19 Jan, 2025
Joe Biden's complicated legacy
When he ran for office in 2020, President Joe Biden vowed to turn the page on then president Donald Trump. But it's Trump who is returning to the White House for a second term in office. We speak wit...
19 Jan, 2025
Trump's 2nd term brings hope but also fear. Here's what he's promised to focus on
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.
19 Jan, 2025
Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."
19 Jan, 2025
Why Trump's tariff promises will be hard to keep
President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.
19 Jan, 2025
Ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza, Israel says, after initial delay
The Israeli government announced the ceasefire with Hamas would take effect at 11:15 local time, nearly three hours after the originally scheduled time for hostilities to cease.
19 Jan, 2025
Cleaning up after the LA wildfires is dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself
The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.
19 Jan, 2025
Many doctors don't discuss sex after cancer. But survivors wish they would
Questions about sex and intimacy often go unanswered for people with cancer. It's a glaring problem, especially for the growing number of young people being diagnosed.
19 Jan, 2025
Steve Bannon says MAGA populism will win — as Trump is surrounded by billionaires
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says he doesn't believe the president-elect will listen to "tech oligarchs" over the right-wing populist movement that helped him secure another White House term.
19 Jan, 2025
Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday.
19 Jan, 2025
This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
19 Jan, 2025
Trump's 2nd term represents hope for the right and fear of a dark era for others
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.
19 Jan, 2025
33 hostages are expected to be released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire with Israel
There are men, women and children on the list of 33 to be released from Gaza. Two are U.S. citizens. Israel is set to free hundreds of prisoners in exchange for them.
19 Jan, 2025
Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire going into effect
The deadline for the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip passed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas had provided the names of the three hostages it was set to release on Sunday.
19 Jan, 2025
Outgoing Interior Secretary Deb Haaland hands off closer ties with Indian Country
Deb Haaland, the country's first indigenous cabinet secretary, used her term at the Interior Department to make what activists say is irreversible impact in recognizing the painful history of the gove...
19 Jan, 2025
TikTok is offline in the U.S. after Supreme Court upholds ban
The app had more than 170 million monthly users in the U.S. The black-out is the result of a law forcing the service offline unless it sheds its ties to ByteDance, its China-based parent company.
18 Jan, 2025
Trump's border czar says immigration raids will begin next week, including in Chicago
Prospects of a raid in Chicago come just a few weeks after Trump's border czar Tom Homan visited the city and threatened to prosecute the mayor if he did not cooperate.
18 Jan, 2025
'The hydrants up here are dead.' Radio traffic shows how LA firefighters lost water
NPR transcribed more than 2,000 hours of radio communications from the LA fires. It shows hydrants going dry and first responders fighting the fires despite scarce resources.
18 Jan, 2025
Trump says he'll likely give TikTok a 90-day extension
President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the possibility of delaying a ban less than 24 hours from when the social media app is expected to shut down.
18 Jan, 2025
South Korean court orders formal arrest of President Yoon over martial law decree
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, faces possible imprisonment over his declaration of martial law last month. The formal arrest comes days after he was apprehended.
18 Jan, 2025
U.S. pays $590 million to Moderna to speed up development of bird flu vaccine
The public health risk remains low, but bird flu variants have proven to be unpredictable, which is why the virus is a top priority for the federal government.
18 Jan, 2025
With TikTok's future uncertain, creators ponder life without the app
Barring a last minute sale by its Chinese parent company, TikTok could soon go dark in the U.S. Now, creators on the Chinese-owned platform pay tribute to it — and talk about what's next.
18 Jan, 2025
In India, a police volunteer is convicted of rape and murder of a trainee doctor
A court found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, a crime that sparked protests and hospital strikes amid concerns over lack of safety for women.
18 Jan, 2025
Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider...
18 Jan, 2025
Readers share wishes for 2025: Be kind to each other and Earth! Learn from birds!
We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better place!
18 Jan, 2025
Opinion: Great writers on Los Angeles
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the wildfires in Los Angeles, and the words of writers who were drawn to the city.
18 Jan, 2025
Private firefighters are helping out in LA wildfires. It raises ethical questions
Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?
18 Jan, 2025
Is the air quality index actually useful right now?
The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the air actually is.
18 Jan, 2025
One longtime Gaiman fan on where we go from here
Pop culture critic Glen Weldon says he can't separate the art from the artist. But in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Gaiman, he will separate himself from the author's future work.
18 Jan, 2025
Beyond red dye No.3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Food companies have two years to get red dye No.3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.
18 Jan, 2025
Readers share wishes for 2025: Be kind! Be open about mental health! Be a birder!
We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better place!
18 Jan, 2025
In Lebanon, these Palestinian refugees sew designs from a homeland they've never seen
In a workshop in an infamous refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian women practice an ancient art form — as a livelihood, and also as therapy. The designs come from a homeland most have never seen.
18 Jan, 2025
Private firefighters are helping out in L.A. wildfires. It raises ethical questions
Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?
18 Jan, 2025
These are the U.S. citizens held hostage in Gaza
Seven of the nearly 100 hostages held in Gaza are U.S. citizens, several of whom are confirmed dead.
18 Jan, 2025
More teens say they're using ChatGPT for schoolwork, a new study finds
According to the survey, 26% of students ages 13-17 are using the artificial intelligence bot to help them with their assignments.
18 Jan, 2025
After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction
The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions. Among them: who will lead its national party apparatus, and how it will handle President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
18 Jan, 2025
Trump's return recalls when inaugurations have been more than ceremonies
Presidential inaugurations are by definition historic acts, but when we think of past Inauguration Days there is clearly a hierarchy of historical pop.
18 Jan, 2025
Hate cooking? 3 mindsets to make it less of a chore
Even if you dislike cooking, you still have to eat every day. Here's how to gain more confidence in the kitchen and think outside the box when it comes to meal prep.
18 Jan, 2025
A California fifth grader interviews his firefighter father
Cian Lawlor's father was dispatched to the Palisades Fire just over a week ago and he's been working it ever since. The 11-year-old had some questions for his dad.
18 Jan, 2025
Russian attack kills 4 people in Kyiv
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least four people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.
18 Jan, 2025
More than 40 Pakistani migrants feared drowned off African coast
Pakistan said that the boat, carrying 80 passengers including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania on their way to the Canary Islands.
18 Jan, 2025
A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end
In South Africa a months long stand-off between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in grim recovery operation.
17 Jan, 2025
'The birds are back.' Resilience in the ruins of the Palisades fire
Will Rogers State Historic Park is a vast stretch of natural space in the Santa Monica Mountains. It's a treasure to Angelenos. People get married there, picnic there, and have kids' birthday parties ...
17 Jan, 2025
A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico
The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerou...
17 Jan, 2025
CNN settles lawsuit after $5 million defamation verdict
CNN settled with a security consultant after a Florida jury found the network had defamed him in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people from Afghanistan in 2021.
17 Jan, 2025
A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy.
17 Jan, 2025
Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk's rocket explodes
Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.
17 Jan, 2025
Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
17 Jan, 2025
Justin Baldoni has sued Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds for $400 million
Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and their publicists are alleging civil extortion, defamation and a slew of contract-related claims about the film It Ends With Us.
17 Jan, 2025
Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat
Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked...
17 Jan, 2025
CNN liable for defamation over story on Afghanistan 'black market' rescues
A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
17 Jan, 2025
Newly discovered poems show Virginia Woolf as a fun aunt
A researcher — who was looking for something else — stumbled onto two poems by Virginia Woolf. The silly, punny, quickly drafted poems were written for her niece and nephew sometime after March 19...
17 Jan, 2025
Immigration is a lifeline for Nebraska's economy. But Trump's mass deportations pledge is a looming threat
Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked...
17 Jan, 2025
Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by JD Vance
In making his announcement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he wanted a "workhorse" in the U.S. senate who would focus on Ohio as well as the rest of the country.
17 Jan, 2025
CNN liable of defamation for story on 'black market' evacuations from Afghanistan
A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
17 Jan, 2025
Biden's Medicaid director shares lessons learned and concerns for the program's future
Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program.
17 Jan, 2025
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.
17 Jan, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors, citing frigid temperatures
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he will move the inauguration ceremony indoors as Washington, DC prepares for record low temperatures. The ceremony will now take place inside the Ca...
17 Jan, 2025
Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shopp...
17 Jan, 2025
Trump and China's Xi speak by phone as Supreme Court issues TikTok ruling
The Trump-Xi phone call came hours before the Supreme Court on Friday upheld a U.S. law that effectively bans TikTok starting Sunday.
17 Jan, 2025
Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear
To come into effect, the constitutional amendment would need to be formally published or certified by the National Archivist who has declined to do so in the past. What happens now is unclear.
17 Jan, 2025
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, threatening app's existence in the U.S.
The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future...
17 Jan, 2025
Watch live: Senate confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem
If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
17 Jan, 2025
Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants forces evacuations in California
A major fire erupted south of San Francisco at the Moss Landing Power Plant, forcing hundreds to evacuate. So far, the fire has stayed in the facility, which stores thousands of lithium batteries.
17 Jan, 2025
Food pantries are bracing for more demand if the Trump administration cuts food aid
The first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever.
17 Jan, 2025
The surprising reason why the Park Service won't count folks at Trump's inauguration
The National Park Service stays out of the debates about crowd sizes — including for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
17 Jan, 2025
How will Trump's return to the White House change the face of global health?
When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organizatio...
17 Jan, 2025
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations -- including Ozempic
On its last weekday in power, the Biden Administration has chosen the next batch of drugs up for price negotiation in Medicare.
17 Jan, 2025
Next steps for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. And, polar vortex to envelop the U.S.
The Israeli security cabinet meeting to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which was delayed yesterday, is set for today. And, frigid temperatures are expected to envelop much of the U.S. next week.
17 Jan, 2025
Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.
17 Jan, 2025
U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution
Analysts say the country will burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of heat-trapping emissions.
17 Jan, 2025
What question stumped a Trump cabinet pick? Find out in the news quiz!
If you've paid attention to the coming inauguration, TikTok drama and the Princess of Wales' health, you'll do pretty well this week.
17 Jan, 2025
Biden shortens sentences for nearly 2,500 people, setting a record
Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack cocaine.
17 Jan, 2025
Why Australian Open live streams look like Wii tennis — and what it means for sports
The Australian Open's animated tennis livestreams are making a splash. U.S. leagues have used similar technology to put Simpsons on the football field and superheroes on ice skates.
17 Jan, 2025
What's next for Kamala Harris
Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.
17 Jan, 2025
Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs
The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.
17 Jan, 2025
A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
Bundle up and prepare: People living "basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward" will see extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, a meteorologist says.
17 Jan, 2025
Trump's cabinet pick for Homeland Security is Kristi Noem. Here's what to know
If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
17 Jan, 2025
Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's how
Houses are still standing in the burn zone in Los Angeles, ones that made it through the fires. Experts on the ground are finding those homeowners made some key preparations.
17 Jan, 2025
Court sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison
Khan has denied wrongdoing and insisted since his arrest in 2023 that all the charges against him are a plot by rivals to keep him from returning to office.
17 Jan, 2025
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy
Rising costs of living are causing young people to put off or rule out marriage and child birth while pursuing higher education and careers.
16 Jan, 2025
A look back at Deb Haaland's time as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary
The nation's first Indigenous cabinet secretary is wrapping up at the Department of Interior. It's unclear how many of Deb Haaland's reforms will remain intact under Trump.
16 Jan, 2025
Angelenos who didn't have to evacuate are experiencing survivor's guilt from fires
Most people in L.A. did not evacuate -- and many have survivor's guilt. Katia Riddle discusses with Ailsa strategies for Angelenos who are navigating this complicated emotional terrain.
16 Jan, 2025
SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed
After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk's company confirmed that...
16 Jan, 2025
Trump nominee to lead HUD says the agency is failing in its mission
Scott Turner pledged to make HUD programs more streamlined and efficient. He declined to say whether he would oppose major budget cuts to the agency if Trump proposes them again.
16 Jan, 2025
Trump's challenge: where to house millions of immigrant detainees
One of the biggest hurdles to carrying out Trump's mass deportation plans is where to house the millions of people who are in the country without legal status. As many prisons and detention centers ar...
16 Jan, 2025
ICE estimates it would need $26.9 billion to enforce GOP deportation bill
An internal document from Immigration and Customs Enforcement concludes it would be "impossible" for it to enforce the Laken Riley Act without significantly more resources.
16 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
Democrats worry the Trump administration will roll back efforts to limit climate change.
16 Jan, 2025
Freezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration
Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees...
16 Jan, 2025
Will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza?
At the time we publish this episode, Israel's government has yet to accept the terms of the long-negotiated and hard fought ceasefire deal announced yesterday.The deal is still on, but the quarreling ...
16 Jan, 2025
Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.
16 Jan, 2025
Cancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women
The American Cancer Society's report shows a mix of lower death rates and rising cancer incidence rates for some groups, especially younger women.
16 Jan, 2025
The immigration journey: How long does it take to feel like an American?
What does it take to feel like an American - and to be treated like one? Several communities shared their perspectives on the immigrant experience.
16 Jan, 2025
Canadian man's home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike
Joe Velaidum's home security camera captured the instant a meteorite smashed against his home's brick walkway. The video is thought to be the first recorded sound of a meteorite's direct impact.
16 Jan, 2025
Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?
Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and sch...
16 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.
16 Jan, 2025
Toyota's commercial truck company will pay $1.6 billion for faking emissions tests
Hino Motors will plead guilty to submitting false emissions data to regulators for more than 100,000 heavy-duty trucks. The company will pay an array of fines, and fix some affected vehicles for free.
16 Jan, 2025
LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
"It's not just that you're perpetrating a fraud" by spreading bogus images, expert Hany Farid says. The fakes also sow confusion about an ongoing catastrophe.
16 Jan, 2025
A new way to see what was for dinner 3 million years ago
Analyzing the chemistry of some ancient teeth has revealed what human ancestors were eating around 3 million years ago.
16 Jan, 2025
Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.
16 Jan, 2025
Giuliani fails to appear for federal civil trial, says case has been settled
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was scheduled to be a witness in a case set to determine which assets he would have to forfeit after he lied about two Georgia election workers.
16 Jan, 2025
Russia tried to use the LA wildfires to spread anti-Ukraine propaganda
Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
16 Jan, 2025
'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90
Uecker was the voice of his hometown team who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
16 Jan, 2025
Ashley Moody, Florida's attorney general, tapped to fill Rubio's Senate seat
Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Moody, who has served as Florida's attorney general since 2019, for fighting against policies he described as part of the Democratic Party's "woke agenda."
16 Jan, 2025
Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity
One of President Biden's final moves in office is aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.
16 Jan, 2025
A woman invented the rape kit. So why was a man given credit for it?
Rape kits were widely known as "Vitullo Kits" after a Chicago police sergeant. But a new book tells the story of Marty Goddard, a community activist who worked with runaway teenagers in the 1970s.
16 Jan, 2025
As Trump inauguration nears, FCC chief dismisses complaints against TV networks
Outgoing FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has rejected petitions to rebuke four local TV stations. She says they were efforts to punish broadcast networks' coverage of presidential politics.
16 Jan, 2025
Russia tried to use the L.A. wildfires to spread anti-Ukraine propaganda
Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
16 Jan, 2025
How the Gaza war has remade the Middle East
What began as a battle between Israel and Hamas morphed into a much wider regional conflict that has reshaped much of the Middle East.
16 Jan, 2025
Why Netanyahu delayed an Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote. And, LA's wildfire prevention
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a ceasefire vote today, alleging Hamas reneged on parts of the agreement. And, examining Los Angeles' wildfire prevention methods for the future.
16 Jan, 2025
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for comedy
"I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot," O'Brien said in a release from The Kennedy Center.
16 Jan, 2025
Local LA theaters bring puppets and movies to families for respite from fires
Vidiots and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater teamed up to provide an escape from reality for families facing trauma and loss from the Los Angeles wildfires.
16 Jan, 2025
How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge
Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Some scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis.
16 Jan, 2025
Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote, claiming Hamas created a 'last minute crisis'
The deal was set to be ratified by Israeli Cabinet on Thursday. But Netanyahu says, without specifying, that Hamas has gone back on several parts of the ceasefire agreement at the last minute.
16 Jan, 2025
We asked experts to grade Biden's job on education. They gave it a C average
We asked more than a dozen educators, researchers, advocates and experts how they would grade Biden's education legacy. He got two F's, no A's and lots of votes in the middle.
16 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for secretary of the Interior Department is Doug Burgum. Here's what to know
Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.
16 Jan, 2025
Trump wants a quick end to the Ukraine war. That's a tall order
The war has reached a critical point. A real peace seems unlikely, but a ceasefire is possible, most experts agree. The question is whether it can be achieved without placing Ukraine in further peril.
16 Jan, 2025
A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster
Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.
16 Jan, 2025
The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights
The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.
16 Jan, 2025
What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips
"What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour.
16 Jan, 2025
Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires
Trump's pick for secretary of energy, fracking executive Chris Wright, faced questions about a past social media post calling wildfires "hype."
16 Jan, 2025
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight
The rocket was supposed to launch Monday, but ice buildup caused a delay. It's built to haul spacecraft and eventually astronauts to orbit and also the moon.
16 Jan, 2025
Pro-Stacey Abrams groups to pay record fine for breaking Georgia campaign finance law
The two groups' current leadership admitted 16 instances of illegal activity in a consent decree and will pay a $300,000 fine, the largest in state history, according to the commission.
15 Jan, 2025
After half a century in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address
In his farewell address, President Biden warned Americans about the rise of a "tech industrial complex" and unchecked abuse of power and wealth in the country.
15 Jan, 2025
After half a century in politics, Biden will bid farewell in an Oval Office address
President Biden had once hoped to be giving a second inaugural address. Instead, he'll be saying farewell to public life, and trying to frame his legacy one last time.
15 Jan, 2025
Will Lewis's first year at 'Washington Post': Cancellations, red ink and an exodus
Subscribers and star journalists have fled the Post in its first year under CEO and Publisher Will Lewis. Now staff have signed a petition asking owner Jeff Bezos to intervene.
15 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza
A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israeli...
15 Jan, 2025
America's place in the world during a second Trump term
Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week.Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump's pick to run the Just...
15 Jan, 2025
Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death
The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president's death.
15 Jan, 2025
Inflation remains stubbornly high for many Americans. Could it get worse under Trump?
Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.
15 Jan, 2025
Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration
Unlike Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events.
15 Jan, 2025
Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of transportation is Sean Duffy. Here's what to know
While some of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees faced sharp questioning this week, Sean Duffy received a friendly welcome in his confirmation hearing to be secretary of transportation.
15 Jan, 2025
What LA did right before the fires -- and why it wasn't enough
Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.
15 Jan, 2025
Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center
Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.
15 Jan, 2025
How do you ensure good luck on Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know
The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come.
15 Jan, 2025
John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
15 Jan, 2025
LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days
It was another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected soon.
15 Jan, 2025
FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained
Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on "character and conduct" of the nominees. What's involved?
15 Jan, 2025
Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? Otters
As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California's estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution.
15 Jan, 2025
Gaza and the moon make biennial most-endangered list
The World Monuments Fund list seeks to raise awareness and funds to help preserve the sites it spotlights. Africa's Swahili Coast, Maine's lighthouses and Buddhist grottoes in China are also in peril.
15 Jan, 2025
What L.A. did right before the fires -- and why it wasn't enough
Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.
15 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.
15 Jan, 2025
What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding
With TikTok's days in the U.S. potentially numbered, many American users are moving to another Chinese social media app: RedNote, a heavily censored platform similar to Instagram. Here's what to know.
15 Jan, 2025
Daring to Dream: A reflection on America
In celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 96th birthday, pianist Lara Downes examines how musicians have followed in his footsteps, and faced the cost of taking a stand.
15 Jan, 2025
Watch live: Confirmation hearing for Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state pick
Among President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio may face the easiest confirmation process.
15 Jan, 2025
The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done
Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership.
15 Jan, 2025
Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of state is Marco Rubio. Here's what to know
Among President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio may face the easiest confirmation process.
15 Jan, 2025
On Apache lands, progress in a long war against ticks and the disease they spread
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., is a big problem on tribal lands in the Southwest. A community-led response on Apache lands in Arizona is helping save lives...
15 Jan, 2025
Trump cabinet nominees face hearings. And, coping with Dry January's social pressure
Six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings today. Here's whom to watch. And, how to cope with social pressure during Dry January.
15 Jan, 2025
First Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation dies
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.
15 Jan, 2025
Lower nicotine requirements in cigarettes could be coming soon
The FDA is expected to propose a new rule Wednesday that would mean cigarettes have lower nicotine limits to make them less addictive.
15 Jan, 2025
Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know
Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about whether she will protect the Justice Department from political influence.
15 Jan, 2025
Photos: Southern California pets receive aid from rescue groups
A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters.
15 Jan, 2025
These workers are aiding labor investigations. Will Trump let them stay in the U.S.?
Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.
15 Jan, 2025
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end
As DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic.
15 Jan, 2025
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law
At issue is a Texas law that mandates pornography websites verify the ages of their users before they gain access to the material.
15 Jan, 2025
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
15 Jan, 2025
Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump
With Tesla CEO Elon Musk backing President-elect Donald Trump, safety advocates fear the incoming administration is poised to scrap a federal crash reporting requirement that Tesla calls unfair.
15 Jan, 2025
Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat.
15 Jan, 2025
U.S. watchdog sues Capital One, alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion
The CFPB claims Capital One intentionally kept news of its higher-yield savings accounts from members with lower-yield savings accounts.
15 Jan, 2025
Pistachio moguls and reservoirs: False water claims spread about California fires
Influencers and politicians are spreading false narratives about water and the L.A. wildfires. These include the idea that farm moguls took firefighting water and an empty reservoir is part of a plot.
15 Jan, 2025
South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree
Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges. He is South Korea's first sitting president to be detained.
15 Jan, 2025
2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.
15 Jan, 2025
Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine
The mine has been the scene of a tense standoff between police and miners since authorities launched an operation to force the miners out by cutting off food and water from the surface.
15 Jan, 2025
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
President Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. label of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a deal aided by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
15 Jan, 2025
South Korean law enforcement officers detain impeached President Yoon
Yoon was brought into custody about three hours after hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound in their second attempt to detain him over his imposition of martial law las...
14 Jan, 2025
SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner before buying the site and underpaid by $150 million for shares he bought.
14 Jan, 2025
No such thing as a free toilet: Starbucks reverses open bathroom policy
The new guideline is a reversal of a 2018 open-door policy that was implemented after two Black men, who had not ordered anything, were arrested at a Philadelphia store.
14 Jan, 2025
How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children
The city of Kherson in southern Ukraine is a key objective for Russia. Its military shells the city's neighborhoods daily and sends drones buzzing over the streets. We go out with a Ukrainian military...
14 Jan, 2025
The FDA calls for at-a-glance nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods
The FDA wants front-of-package nutrition labels required on packaged foods. The labels would tell consumers if the product has Low, Medium or High levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.
14 Jan, 2025
Why some doctors have started asking patients about their spiritual lives
Indiana University's hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care fo...
14 Jan, 2025
Keeping America Safe: CIA Director Burns reflects
On a shelf in his office at CIA headquarters, Director Bill Burns keeps a tiny scaled model of a house. It's the house in Kabul, Afghanistan, where Al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a U....
14 Jan, 2025
2 passenger jets came dangerously close to each other in the skies over Phoenix
The Federal Aviation Administration is once again looking into a close call at a major U.S. airport, after two passenger jets narrowly avoided a mid-air collision as they attempted to land in Phoenix.
14 Jan, 2025
What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
14 Jan, 2025
Two passenger jets came dangerously to each other in the skies over Phoenix
The Federal Aviation Administration is once again looking into a close call at a major U.S. airport, after two passenger jets narrowly avoided a mid-air collision as they attempted to land in Phoenix.
14 Jan, 2025
James Webb Space Telescope's 'little red dots' come into focus
A cosmic object spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope has flummoxed astronomers. Now, a research team has studied hundreds of these "little red dots" and found clues about their identity.
14 Jan, 2025
The Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission
The Princess of Wales revealed that her cancer is in remission after an emotional visit to the hospital where she received treatment last year.
14 Jan, 2025
What is a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
14 Jan, 2025
Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January
January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.
14 Jan, 2025
Trump's 2nd-term foreign policy includes power plays in Greenland, Panama and beyond
N.Y. Times journalist David Sanger says Trump's idea of America first is now less isolationism, more expansionism. He expects changes in the approach to Russia, China and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
14 Jan, 2025
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.
14 Jan, 2025
Watch live: Confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump's secretary of defense pick
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
14 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas may be on the verge of a ceasefire. Here's what we know right now
Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that sees an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual troop withdrawal from Gaza.
14 Jan, 2025
As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'
A large swath of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities warn they could fuel the four existing fires as well as new ones.
14 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a ceasefire agreement
Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that envisions an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual withdrawal of troops from Gaza in...
14 Jan, 2025
Special counsel defends Trump indictment in report. And, Israel-Hamas ceasefire nears
Special counsel Jack Smith says evidence against President-elect Donald Trump was enough to convict him. And, an Israeli official says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is nearing.
14 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a cease-fire agreement
Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that envisions an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual withdrawal of troops from Gaza in...
14 Jan, 2025
Two Marines spent years firing heavy weapons. Then came headaches and hemorrhage.
Two Marines suspect that years of firing powerful weapons caused them to develop the same rare, and potentially fatal, brain condition.
14 Jan, 2025
Voices from the new breadlines in Syria: Who's waiting? And why?
Syria's new rulers faces one of their first serious challenges: bread lines. For Syrians, the long wait is a struggle — but for some, bread is a business opportunity.
14 Jan, 2025
Special counsel Jack Smith says evidence against Trump was enough to convict him
The report on federal charges against Trump for election interference in 2020 offers special counsel Jack Smith a last chance to explain his decisions after dropping the case.
14 Jan, 2025
This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism
A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year's big meeting of American economists.
14 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet.
14 Jan, 2025
How climate change is reshaping home insurance in California — and the rest of the U.S.
Worsening wildfires are hiking up home insurance rates in California, the biggest market in the U.S. And as climate disasters increase across the country, other states are feeling the pressure too.
14 Jan, 2025
NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing
NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here's what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive.
14 Jan, 2025
'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court. ChatGPT's future could be on the line
In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them.
14 Jan, 2025
Trump's pick for secretary of defense is Pete Hegseth. Here's what to know
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
14 Jan, 2025
A new fire breaks out in Southern California as high winds threaten progress
The Auto Fire adds to a string of deadly fires that authorities are still working to contain in Southern California.
14 Jan, 2025
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires
For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.
14 Jan, 2025
Special counsel Jack Smith stands behind Trump election case he dropped
The report on federal charges against Trump for election interference in 2020 offers special counsel Jack Smith a last chance to explain his decisions after dropping the case.
14 Jan, 2025
Jack Smith's election interference report against Trump is out
The report on federal charges against Trump for election interference in 2020 offers special counsel Jack Smith a last chance to explain his decisions after dropping the case.
14 Jan, 2025
Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires
Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investiga...
13 Jan, 2025
How soda is changing the world
A new study establishes that soda consumption is doing ever more damage to health — with rising rates of diabetes in regions where soda-drinking is on the rise, like sub-Saharan Africa.
13 Jan, 2025
A pitmaster and dedicated father died alongside his son waiting for help in LA fire
Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin were waiting for help to evacuate on the day they died in the Eaton fire, family members said. Anthony Sr. was remembered for his devotion to his children.
13 Jan, 2025
Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe
In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden's criticism "undermines the very foundation of what makes America's justice system fair and equitable."
13 Jan, 2025
What happens when wildland fire reaches the city?
"Wildfire" is the word we tend to use when we talk about what Los Angeles has been dealing with the past week. But Lori Moore-Merrell, the U.S. Fire Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management ...
13 Jan, 2025
Leslie Charleson, who starred on 'General Hospital' for nearly 50 years, dies at 79
Colleagues are remembering the soap opera star for her "quick wit" and presence on set. She died after a long illness.
13 Jan, 2025
California's wildfires may also be catastrophic for its insurance market
California's insurance industry was already in crisis. Now the wildfires in the Los Angeles region may upend efforts to stabilize the market.
13 Jan, 2025
The Power Struggle Among Palestinian Groups in the West Bank
There is a fight for power happening among Palestinian groups in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has spent weeks weeks besieging the Je...
13 Jan, 2025
Biden puts AI and climate at the top of the list for Trump administration
President Biden, 82, has focused on U.S. foreign policy for decades. As he leaves office, he said his team's work on artificial intelligence and climate was key for his successor to follow through on.
13 Jan, 2025
Family remembers Victor Shaw, killed in the Eaton fire, for his bond with his sister
Family members said Victor Shaw, 66, was shy and reserved in nature, but had a deep love for sports and a tight-knit bond with his younger sister.
13 Jan, 2025
Fires in Los Angeles delay Oscar nominations once more
Oscar nominations had already been delayed once due to the fires raging in Los Angeles. The ceremony itself remains scheduled for early March.
13 Jan, 2025
A TikTok ban could hit the U.S. in days. What to know — and how to prepare
Even if the controversial U.S. ban on TikTok does take effect on Jan. 19, the app won't automatically vanish from phones. Here's what would change, plus preparations and potential workarounds.
13 Jan, 2025
Party City is closing. Share your special memory with NPR
What would you say in a eulogy for Party City? Have you shopped at Party City for memorable costumes, decorations, party favors or classroom awards? NPR wants to hear.
13 Jan, 2025
Judge Cannon paves the way for potential release of Part 1 of special counsel's report
Cannon denied a motion by President-elect Donald Trump's former co-defendants who sought to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the election interference case.
13 Jan, 2025
A Texas man is arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of stalking WNBA's Caitlin Clark
The 55-year-old man sent the basketball star threatening and sexually explicit messages on social media, then traveled from Texas to Indianapolis to try to encounter her in person, prosecutors say.
13 Jan, 2025
As recovery efforts in LA move forward, powerful new winds threaten progress
Damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph are forecast, increasing fire risks across LA and Ventura counties through Wednesday. While evacuation orders have eased, they are expected to rise again.
13 Jan, 2025
Despite strict laws, Texas is awash in intoxicating cannabis
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. The socially conservative legislature has voted it down year after year. And yet, with its exploding market for largely unregulated consumable hemp, T...
13 Jan, 2025
What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks
The basic framework, officials familiar with the talks say, is an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire. Mediators are applying pressure on all parties.
13 Jan, 2025
As dangerous winds are expected to pick up, Los Angeles braces for new fires
Damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph are forecast, increasing fire risks across LA and Ventura counties over the next few days. More than 150,000 people are already under evacuation orders.
13 Jan, 2025
Israel and Hamas make progress in their ceasefire and hostage release talks
Three officials said the next days would be critical for ending more than a year of fighting that has shaken the Middle East, but talks have stalled near the finish line repeatedly in the past year.
13 Jan, 2025
Winds threaten the containment of wildfires. And, DHS chief reflects on his career
Santa Ana winds are expected to pick back up, threatening the containment of Southern California wildfires. And, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reflects on his career.
13 Jan, 2025
See some of the most terrifying and dramatic pictures of California wildfire devastation
These photos chronicle the catastrophic scale of destruction from wildfires in California that started on January 7.
13 Jan, 2025
Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here's what the experts recommend.
13 Jan, 2025
Our 25 most-anticipated games of 2025 including Grand Theft Auto 6 (maybe)
Will GTA6 actually come out this year? Is a new Nintendo console coming? Huge games are creeping on the horizon, including a high-stakes Assassin's Creed title and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
13 Jan, 2025
Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes
Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some sweeping reforms to voting systems.
13 Jan, 2025
The first full moon of 2025 is here
This moon phase is nicknamed the Wolf Moon, which is rooted in Native American culture.
13 Jan, 2025
Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is
Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.
13 Jan, 2025
China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
China has raced to fill orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Chinese goods. Exports have surged in the country since the pandemic.
13 Jan, 2025
India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Over the coming weeks, Hindu pilgrims with gather at the confluence of three rivers where they will begin a journey to reach Hindu philosophy's ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth.
13 Jan, 2025
LA fire officials warn of a new round of wildfire danger with strong winds forecast
LA County's fire chief said people in evacuated areas won't be able to return home until at least Thursday due to the next round of fire danger. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating more deaths.
12 Jan, 2025
Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers
The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.
12 Jan, 2025
FEMA's administrator says more than 24,000 in LA have applied for assistance
"People have lost everything," says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise.
12 Jan, 2025
On the way out: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg looks back on achievements, challenges
From handling crises in the rail and airline industries to overseeing the distribution of billions of dollars in infrastructure funding, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has taken on a lot over...
12 Jan, 2025
California governor says fires could prove the costliest disaster in U.S. history
Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC's "Meet The Press" he believes the fires will be the nation's worst natural disaster "in terms of just the costs associated with it, in terms of the scale and scope."
12 Jan, 2025
Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at knocking down urban wildfires. But in the extreme conditions lately, experts...
12 Jan, 2025
L.A. is bracing for the return of more powerful winds as fires continue to burn
As firefighters continue to battle blazes in multiple fires, more Santa Ana winds in the coming days threaten to increase fire risk.
12 Jan, 2025
Southern California wildfires destroy or damage many houses of worship
Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also trying to provide spiritual support for their traumatized congregations.
12 Jan, 2025
Kate Bowler wants to have more 'uncounted, completely-wasted, doesn't-matter time'
On Wild Card this week, Kate Bowler opens up about how she wants to waste her time, her feelings about God and how she talks about death with her child.
12 Jan, 2025
Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead
In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
12 Jan, 2025
7 global buzzwords for 2025: From 'techquity' to 'climate displacement' to 'belonging'
What words will be buzzing about in the global health and development hive in the year ahead? Our experts have nominations for your consideration.
12 Jan, 2025
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.
In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species, including nearly two dozen kinds of kangaroos. Two theories suggest why.
12 Jan, 2025
How one U.S. conservationist's work is helping to preserve Chile's wilderness
Chile is set to gain its 47th national park early this year — largely due to the efforts of U.S. conservationist Kristine Tompkins and her organization.
12 Jan, 2025
People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President
Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and sola...
12 Jan, 2025
Jack Smith has resigned from the justice department, after submitting his Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his report on President-elect Donald Trump, amid legal wrangling over how much of the document can be made public.
12 Jan, 2025
Strong winds pick up, increasing fire danger as firefighters battle LA blazes
Large parts of Southern California are once again under wildfire risks as strong winds and dry conditions return this weekend through Wednesday.
11 Jan, 2025
USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices
A report released by the Department of Agriculture found that poor sanitation practices at a Boar's Head facility in Virginia contributed to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.
11 Jan, 2025
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.
11 Jan, 2025
Firefighters make progress on LA blazes, and alert system is changed
Firefighters made progress overnight on almost all of the active fires, including the massive Palisades and Eaton blazes, officials said.
11 Jan, 2025
A winter storm wraps up in the South, with travel delays and power outages persisting
The significant winter storm had passed in the South by Saturday morning, but travel issues and power outages were still ongoing.
11 Jan, 2025
Photos: Southern California residents return to devastation as two major wildfires rage on
More than 100,000 Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and the threat of fire there is not over. New evacuations were ordered last night and strong Santa Ana winds are expected...
11 Jan, 2025
As fires in Los Angeles rage, an already-hurting Hollywood presses pause
The fires around Los Angeles arrived just as Hollywood's awards season kicked off. It's an ominous sign at a time when film and TV production is already down.
11 Jan, 2025
In a bitter fight for the Minnesota Legislature, Democrats have threatened a walkout
A series of unexpected events after the narrow election has set up a power struggle in the Minnesota Legislature. Days before the legislative session kicks off, it's unclear who will take control.
11 Jan, 2025
Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV — and dying of AIDS?
The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate.
11 Jan, 2025
An army of community volunteers springs into action as LA fires rage
"It's wild. There's people out here that have just created a chain," said one woman who showed up to volunteer at a YMCA in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood.
11 Jan, 2025
'He brought us back alive': A former hostage remembers Jimmy Carter
Former diplomat Barry Rosen was a hostage during the Iran crisis. In an interview with All Things Considered, he reflects on former President Jimmy Carter's quest to free him.
11 Jan, 2025
Opinion: When Jimmy Carter and I spoke about UFOs
NPR's Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs.
11 Jan, 2025
Bomb threats shadowed international reporters who covered Chinese celebrity dissident
Reporters covering a Chinese dissident in Europe were targeted with bomb threats. An NPR investigation later found evidence the dissident was linked to con which included the specter of bomb threats.
11 Jan, 2025
When the power goes out, health risks rise
From California to the South, tens of thousands of people are without power, due to fires and winter storms. Studies show health risks rise when the power goes out. Here's how to protect yourself.
11 Jan, 2025
A look at how one family keeps traditions alive at a rodeo extravaganza in Colorado
The 30th anniversary of the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show is a celebration of pageantry and cultural heritage.
11 Jan, 2025
Is Trump's rhetoric on Greenland, Canada and Panama Canal a 'Madman Strategy'?
The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have some experts comparing his strategy to Nixon's "Madman Theory....
11 Jan, 2025
Amid the fires, LA is warning some residents the tap water isn't safe. Here's why
Wildfires have a history of causing problems with the drinking water systems. In some affected areas around LA, officials are warning residents not to drink from the tap or even to shower.
11 Jan, 2025
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.
10 Jan, 2025
Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims
The defamation case brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News can proceed, a New York state appellate court rules.
10 Jan, 2025
U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza
"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.
10 Jan, 2025
Biden extends protections for immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador and Ukraine
Close to a millions migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.
10 Jan, 2025
Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty
The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.
10 Jan, 2025
More than half a million students were out of school because of LA fires this week
School districts in and around Los Angeles shut down because of the fires. That includes LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country.
10 Jan, 2025
Canceled flights, stranded cars, no power: Winter storm slams swath of U.S.
Atlanta has seen nearly 1,000 flights grounded, while more than 34,000 Arkansans have lost power.
10 Jan, 2025
Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raise bounty for his arrest
The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro, on day he's sworn in for a third term.
10 Jan, 2025
New photos show the volcanic plains of Mercury after a spacecraft fly-by
The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters.
10 Jan, 2025
A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims
In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up ...
10 Jan, 2025
Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier from a box fan
A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if its smoky outside.
10 Jan, 2025
Cancelled flights, stranded cars, no power: Winter storm slams swath of U.S.
Atlanta has seen nearly 1,000 flights grounded, while more than 34,000 Arkansans have lost power.
10 Jan, 2025
2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery
The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.
10 Jan, 2025
Firefighters battling LA fires make some progress, but harsh winds threaten gains
Despite some progress, the biggest blazes — the Palisades and Eaton fires — rage uncontrolled as anxious residents receive alerts sent in error and face massive damages.
10 Jan, 2025
There is one major gift Trump is inheriting from Biden: A good job market
U.S. employers added more than a quarter-million jobs in December, according to the Labor Department. That's far more than forecasters were expecting.
10 Jan, 2025
Q&A: The CIA chief on how the U.S. intel community handled Russia, China and Mideast
In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
10 Jan, 2025
What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
10 Jan, 2025
Wildfire victims report looting. And, Trump set for sentencing in hush money case
Southern California wildfire victims report looting after returning home to assess damages. And, President-elect Donald Trump is set for sentencing in a hush money conviction today.
10 Jan, 2025
Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of inmates as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.
10 Jan, 2025
Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone
Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.
10 Jan, 2025
10 people have died in the wildfires spreading across Southern California
The number of dead tied to the wildfires increases as local officials warn the toll will increase. About 180,000 people have had to evacuate.
10 Jan, 2025
Q&A: CIA Chief on how the U.S. intel community handled Russia, China and Mideast
In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
10 Jan, 2025
How these suburban moms in Ukraine manage grief by training to down Russian drones
Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined a volunteer air defense unit to take down Russia's drones — and deal with their fears.
10 Jan, 2025
After 17 years, it's Hoda Kotb's last 'Today' show
Craig Melvin, current news anchor and host of Today's 3rd Hour, has been named Kotb's successor.
10 Jan, 2025
Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan's. Here's how
Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
10 Jan, 2025
Trump set for sentencing in his New York felony conviction
Trump on Thursday exhausted his last legal maneuver to stop the sentencing, after a narrow majority of Supreme Court justices declined to intervene.
10 Jan, 2025
TikTok is heading to the Supreme Court to challenge its U.S. ban. Here's what to know
Lawyers for TikTok will argue that banning the app will violate the free speech of 170 million American users. The Justice Department will contend that the app is a national security risk.
10 Jan, 2025
Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone.
Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.
10 Jan, 2025
Who's in, who's out and who wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico? The quiz is back!
This week, we tackle the Golden Globes, free speech, Girl Scout cookies, dragons and more. Add a perfect score to your New Year's resolutions!
10 Jan, 2025
10 people have now died in the wildfires spreading across Southern California
The number of dead tied to the wildfires increases as local officials warn the toll will increase. About 180,000 people have had to evacuate.
10 Jan, 2025
Jimmy Carter is no saint in my house
For President Biden's legacy, we should look to late President Jimmy Carter's history in Central America.
10 Jan, 2025
'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina, authorities say
A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation's capital after a fake online conspiracy theory motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police.
10 Jan, 2025
Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials over handling of 'Rust' shooting case
Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie Rust.
10 Jan, 2025
Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S.
A major winter storm is expected to be the biggest in years as cold air moves in from the Arctic bringing snow and frigid temperatures across 20 Southern States.
09 Jan, 2025
Trump loses Supreme Court appeal to block hush-money sentencing
This was the only one of Trump's criminal charges to reach and complete a trial, making him the first former or future U.S. president to be convicted of criminal charges.
09 Jan, 2025
'He saved our lives.' A former US hostage reflects on Carter's legacy
Jimmy Carter's four years in the White House were largely defined by an event that took place halfway through his term. On November 4th, 1979 Iranian college students took over the US Embassy in Te...
09 Jan, 2025
Photos: Los Angeles wildfires threaten lives, homes and cultural landmarks
The fires have forced mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that have killed at least five people and leveled entire communities.
09 Jan, 2025
World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'
The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.
09 Jan, 2025
What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza
Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied on producer Anas Baba who lives in and reports from G...
09 Jan, 2025
Powerful winds fueling the California wildfires are expected through Friday
Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
09 Jan, 2025
Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one
Lebanon's parliament chose the head of the country's armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, a post that's been vacant since October 2022.
09 Jan, 2025
'Like a bomb was dropped': Authorities warn of extensive damage as LA fires rage
As firefighters battle five blazes and hundreds of thousands of residents face evacuation orders, authorities are warning people not to turn to looting. They say 20 have been arrested already.
09 Jan, 2025
PHOTOS: See the California wildfires' destructive force, in satellite images
Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day. The fires have killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of structures.
09 Jan, 2025
At least 5 are dead in multiplying Los Angeles wildfires
The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.
09 Jan, 2025
Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources
The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.
09 Jan, 2025
WATCH: The latest official updates on the Los Angeles wildfires
The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.
09 Jan, 2025
Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter
Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed.
09 Jan, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews (Part 2)
The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1995, 2001 and 2005 about poetry, Sept. 11 and his concerns about how intertwined politics and religion had become. Carter died on Dec. 29 at age 100.
09 Jan, 2025
Raging Los Angeles fires sweep into the Hollywood Hills; at least 5 are dead
The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.
09 Jan, 2025
Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter's state funeral
Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here's where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral today.
09 Jan, 2025
Looking to have fun without alcohol? This guy has ideas that may help
If you're looking for inspiration to stick with Dry January, or you're worried about the cancer risk linked to alcohol, you may want to check out booze-free gatherings happening all over the country.
09 Jan, 2025
A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts
Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.
09 Jan, 2025
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen
Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.
09 Jan, 2025
What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
"We're in a unique situation in Canadian politics," Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, tells NPR. Voters need to replace a lame-duck leader — and cope with threats from Trump.
09 Jan, 2025
All 5 living presidents expected to attend Jimmy Carter's National Cathedral funeral
President Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service.
09 Jan, 2025
Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
A decades-long Russian-Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.
09 Jan, 2025
U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.
09 Jan, 2025
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days
He was last heard from in February 2023. Since then, authorities haven't released any information about his condition and barred his lawyer from visits.
09 Jan, 2025
More fires erupt in Southern California and spread to the Hollywood Hills
Three new fires broke out in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than 7,500 personnel are helping in the response to the infernos.
09 Jan, 2025
Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.
09 Jan, 2025
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty to conspiring to sell nuclear materials to Iran
Prosecutors said samples of the alleged nuclear material was weapons-grade, meaning enough of it would be suitable for use in a nuclear weapon.
09 Jan, 2025
Justice Department accuses 6 major landlords of keeping rents high
The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to struggle. The latest figures show that half of American renters spent more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities in 2022, an all-time high.
08 Jan, 2025
The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires
The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.
08 Jan, 2025
'Raining ash': Residents share how they fled the Southern California wildfires
Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate amid the uncontained wildfires. NPR member station LAist spoke to members of the community about how they have been affected.
08 Jan, 2025
What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the LA wildfires?
Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.
08 Jan, 2025
As winter storms surge across the country, here's how one homeless shelter is coping
NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.
08 Jan, 2025
Wildfires displace thousands and ravage greater Los Angeles
Extremely dry conditions coupled with high winds have led to an explosive wildfire situation in southern California. Multiple fires have erupted across the Los Angeles area since Tuesday. Tens of th...
08 Jan, 2025
Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?
Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to...
08 Jan, 2025
Fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades as a major wildfire raged
Janisse Quiñones, CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said the fight to contain the flames has put immense strain on the system.
08 Jan, 2025
How to get more movement into your screen-filled life. No gym required.
Research shows that 5-minute walking breaks every half hour offset the harm of too much sitting. But that is easier said than done. These 5 tips can help you maintain movement throughout your day.
08 Jan, 2025
In D.C.'s bitter cold, a homeless shelter offers hot food and some hope
NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.
08 Jan, 2025
What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the L.A. wildfires?
Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.
08 Jan, 2025
A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump?
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to a record high rate of people with insurance.
08 Jan, 2025
Here's where things stand for several major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires
The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.
08 Jan, 2025
Girl Scouts are retiring two cookie flavors (don't worry, your Thin Mints are safe)
2025 will be the last time you can buy Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies. They join the ranks of many other discontinued flavors — RIP Mango Cremes with Nutrifusion and cheesy Golden Yangles...
08 Jan, 2025
The Southern California wildfires through the eyes of the community
Destructive winds not seen for more than a decade are fanning multiple fires across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, schools across the area ...
08 Jan, 2025
Here's where things stand for seven major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires
The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.
08 Jan, 2025
Justice Department wants to release only part of its report on Trump cases
Prosecutors dropped the two criminal cases against Trump after he won the 2024 election, and the final report by Smith may be the last chance for prosecutors to explain their decisions.
08 Jan, 2025
Trump asks the Supreme Court to block his sentencing in hush money case
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 10 in New York. His latest legal move to block sentencing comes after a New York appeals court rejected a similar appeal Tuesday.
08 Jan, 2025
The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact-checking
At least three wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land in Southern California. Here's what we know. And, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.
08 Jan, 2025
How did surviving cancer shape your life? We want to hear from you
Living through cancer can change you — it puts pressure on everything, from your relationships to your career to your sense of self. Share how it's affected you and advice you'd give to others.
08 Jan, 2025
Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution
A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.
08 Jan, 2025
After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage
Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical.
08 Jan, 2025
A wage hike for home health care workers in Nevada is proving game-changing
After Nevada gave home health care workers a huge raise, from about $11 to $16 an hour, turnover in the industry fell sharply. Now, caregivers are preparing to lobby for another wage hike.
08 Jan, 2025
As winter storms strike, airlines scramble to de-ice planes and keep them flying
A pair of powerful major winter storms is disrupting the U.S. air travel system this week. That leaves airlines no choice but to de-ice their planes before takeoff to keep them in the air.
08 Jan, 2025
'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January
What do you say to people when they ask you why you aren't drinking? How do you get your friends to hang out in places other than bars? We tackle the social conundrums of sober socializing.
08 Jan, 2025
A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates
The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.
08 Jan, 2025
Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viral illnesses are also rising.
08 Jan, 2025
Bezos' Blue Origin is nearing liftoff on the 1st flight of its newest, biggest rocket
New Glenn, developed by the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and could launch on its maiden flight as early as Friday.
08 Jan, 2025
What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California
Three wildfires are currently impacting Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting thousands of people to evacuate, schools to close and power lines to be shut off.
08 Jan, 2025
Los Angeles wildfires trigger evacuations and state of emergency declarations
The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of two wildfires in separate areas of the foothills on the northern edges of the city.
08 Jan, 2025
First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria
The Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport. Many passengers were Syrian nationals coming come for the first time in more than a decade.
08 Jan, 2025
Los Angeles wildfires trigger evacuations and states of emergency declarations
The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of two wildfires in separate areas of the foothills on the northern edges of the city.
08 Jan, 2025
Photos: Thousands in Los Angeles evacuate as wind-fueled Palisades Fire quickly worsens
More than 30,000 people in Los Angeles County have been ordered to evacuate as the Palisades Fire blazed through the Pacific Palisades community, fueled by intense Santa Ana winds.
07 Jan, 2025
Wild weather brings winds and fire to the West, snow to the South
As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.
07 Jan, 2025
Wild weather spreads across the U.S.
In Washington, D.C., the federal government is closed – as are most of the schools in the area. That's because the first major snow storm in about three years barreled in Sunday night. Meanwhile, th...
07 Jan, 2025
Life-threatening windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California
Southern California hasn't seen significant rainfall since last April, and a pileup of dry fuel in combination with the winds has the region on edge. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the Pa...
07 Jan, 2025
Wild weather brings snow to the South and Santa Ana winds to the West
As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.
07 Jan, 2025
Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say
The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.
07 Jan, 2025
'Life threatening' windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California
Southern California hasn't seen significant rainfall since last April, and a pileup of dry fuel in combination with the winds has the region on edge. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the Pa...
07 Jan, 2025
What to know about Trump and his keen interest in Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump has said multiple times that the U.S. should buy Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. The sparsely populated island is geopolitically important and mineral-rich.
07 Jan, 2025
Florida judge blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases
Florida federal judge Aileen Cannon ordered the Justice Department not to share Jack Smith's final report until a federal appeals court resolves the legal fight.
07 Jan, 2025
A list of half a million names shines new light on Dutch collaboration with Nazis
The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past.
07 Jan, 2025
NASA hedges its bets on costly Mars rock mission
NASA has announced it is moving forward with several plans to return rock samples from Mars.
07 Jan, 2025
Trump in news conference says 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released
The president-elect made a similar pledge on social media in early December. His latest comments came during a wide-ranging news conference from Mar-a-Lago.
07 Jan, 2025
A Dutch project publicizes the names of half a million suspected Nazi collaborators
The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past.
07 Jan, 2025
The U.S. says Sudan's rebel forces have committed genocide
The Biden administration said the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces group and its proxies are committing genocide in a civil war with the country's military that has killed tens of thousands of people.
07 Jan, 2025
Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump
CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's previous content moderation policies "censorship," repeating talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies.
07 Jan, 2025
In a workforce transformed by war, Ukrainian women are now working in coal mines
War has changed Ukraine's workforce, especially in heavy industry and mining. With men conscripted to fight the war against Russia, women have started working in traditionally male jobs.
07 Jan, 2025
New rules will ban medical debt from your credit report
The move, which comes less than two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, represents a challenge to the new administration.
07 Jan, 2025
2 bodies found in JetBlue plane's landing gear compartment at a Florida airport
The bodies were located in the wheel well area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It's the second time over the past month that a body has been found in the wheel well of an airplane.
07 Jan, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French fiery far-right leader, dies at 96
Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence. But the nativist ideas that propelled his popularity remain ascendant in today's France and beyond.
07 Jan, 2025
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07 Jan, 2025
Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression
In zebrafish, ketamine causes changes a brain circuit involved in "giving up." That may help explain how the drug helps people with depression.
07 Jan, 2025
Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm
Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.
07 Jan, 2025
Orthodox Christmas takes on special meaning in Lebanon this year
Many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January, not December. In Lebanon, Christians say the holiday is extra poignant for them this year.
07 Jan, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he is stepping down ahead of this year's general election. He had faced mounting pressure to resign — from both allies and opponents.
07 Jan, 2025
What America's top economists are saying about AI and inequality
Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.
07 Jan, 2025
Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest
A strong earthquake killed dozens of people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
07 Jan, 2025
Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today
The next stop in former President Jimmy Carter's six days of funeral services is Washington, D.C., where he will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol through Thursday morning.
07 Jan, 2025
Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record
The White House says President Biden has now protected a total of 674 million acres of lands and waters — a record for any administration. This includes two new national monuments in California.
07 Jan, 2025
How to quickly find something you lost: 10 clever and practical techniques
NPR readers share their best methods for finding missing objects — from tiny screws to lost wallets. One favorite tip? Use a good flashlight.
07 Jan, 2025
McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices
McDonald's says it is changing some of its inclusion standards, becoming the latest large company to announce it is rolling back some of its diversity practices.
07 Jan, 2025
Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in western China near Mount Everest
A strong earthquake killed dozens of people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
07 Jan, 2025
Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and policies following Floyd murder
The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
07 Jan, 2025
U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.
07 Jan, 2025
Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers.
06 Jan, 2025
The National Zoo's giant pandas make the most of DC's snow
The two giant pandas were seen on camera playing around in the snowfall that blanketed much of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic on Monday.
06 Jan, 2025
CFPB sues Berkshire Hathaway-owned mortgage lender for alleged predatory practices
The CFPB says that Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, ignored evidence that borrowers couldn't afford loans to buy manufactured homes.
06 Jan, 2025
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
06 Jan, 2025
Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board
White's election as a Meta director two weeks before Trump takes office comes as Silicon Valley is courting the incoming administration.
06 Jan, 2025
Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status
The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.
06 Jan, 2025
Adrien Brody dedicates Golden Globes win for 'The Brutalist' to his immigrant family
The post-war epic was nominated in several categories. Like Brody's real-life mother, Brody's character is an immigrant from Hungary who fled conflict.
06 Jan, 2025
32 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
A dolphin rescue center said most of the dead dolphins were from the endangered Azov species.
06 Jan, 2025
Under the shadow of the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election
Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election.
06 Jan, 2025
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman
The Biden administration's move leaves just 15 detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Oman will help resettle the men and provide security monitoring.
06 Jan, 2025
Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
President Biden has issued an executive order blocking drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean. It's the largest such move in history, but is almost guaranteed to be challenged u...
06 Jan, 2025
Under the shadow of the Jan 6. 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election
Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election.
06 Jan, 2025
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
The deal would secure release of a third of the approximately 100 hostages who remain in Gaza, including two dual U.S.-Israeli nationals. In return, Israel would release some Palestinian prisoners.
06 Jan, 2025
Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies...
06 Jan, 2025
Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health
In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment in which lived for 10 days in a bunker, with no exposure to sunlight or clocks.
06 Jan, 2025
We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes
What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well.
06 Jan, 2025
Under the shadow of the Jan 6., 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election
Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election.
06 Jan, 2025
Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why
Public service workers including some teachers, firefighters, police officers may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars.
06 Jan, 2025
At least 4 people are dead as massive snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions
Dozens of people have also been injured in a major winter storm spanning from Ohio to Washington, D.C. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some areas.
06 Jan, 2025
'It's the beginning': Demi Moore wins her first major acting award at the Golden Globes
Moore, 62, won the Golden Globe for her starring role in The Substance. She said the film is the start of a new chapter in her career: "It's just this wonderful new time of exploration and discovery."
06 Jan, 2025
Photos: See the impact a major winter storm is having on U.S.
Winter storm warnings have ben declared from Illinois to New Jersey. And some areas will get a lot of snow. They will also get freezing rain and ice, blustery winds and frigid temperatures.
06 Jan, 2025
Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister.
06 Jan, 2025
U.S. Steel sues to salvage its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor filed twin lawsuits Monday to defend their $15 billion merger. President Biden issued an order on Friday to block the deal, citing national security concern...
06 Jan, 2025
'A very, very small number' of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
A new analysis of private insurance claims data finds less than 0.1% of youth accessed puberty blockers or hormones for gender transition. This small group has garnered a huge amount of attention from...
06 Jan, 2025
Heavy snowfall closes schools and businesses across a large swath of the U.S.
Several governors have issued states of emergency as 6 to 12 inches of snow are expected from Ohio to Washington, D.C.
06 Jan, 2025
How Jan. 6 will be different this year. And, who took home a Golden Globe award
Today, four years since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, President-elect Donald Trump's victory is scheduled to be certified by Congress. And, the big wins and surprises at the 82nd Golden Globes.
06 Jan, 2025
Pictures of Odesa, as it tangles with a complex web of Russian and Ukrainian heritage
Photographer Michael Robinson Chávez visits a city in Ukraine that was partly famous as a site for Russian travelers and intellectuals, but since 2022 has come under Russian attack.
06 Jan, 2025
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters
President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.
06 Jan, 2025
Getting Sober-curious: why your friends (and maybe you) are going dry.
According to Pew – 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the bi...
06 Jan, 2025
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender ...
06 Jan, 2025
Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too
In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot four years ago, Congress passed new rules to govern the presidential certification process. Those rules will be in effect Monday.
06 Jan, 2025
Is this Bitcoin's golden moment? These are 3 key things to watch for cryptos in 2025
Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Here are the three things to watch in the new year.
06 Jan, 2025
Snowstorms close schools and offices across a large swath of the U.S.
Several governors have issued states of emergency as 6 to 12 inches of snow are expected from Ohio to Washington, D.C.
06 Jan, 2025
Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting
Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.
06 Jan, 2025
A 55-year-old who ran a marathon every day in 2024 says the toughest part was mental
World-record chaser Hilde Dosogne is used to running extreme distances. Still, she says she underestimated the challenge. She's now hoping to make it official with a Guinness World Record.
05 Jan, 2025
Millions face snow and ice as a major winter storm moves across the U.S.
A major winter storm is bringing ice, snow and freezing rain from the Plains to the East Coast through Tuesday.
05 Jan, 2025
FBI says suspect in New Orleans attack twice visited the city to conduct surveillance
The FBI says the man who allegedly carried out the New Year's Day attack visited the city in October and November, and recorded video of the area he aimed to target using "smart glasses."
05 Jan, 2025
The Golden Globes are Sunday night. Here are 5 things to look for
After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. This time, comedian Nikki Glaser will be emceeing the ceremony.
05 Jan, 2025
NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2024
There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this year.
05 Jan, 2025
Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability
Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.
05 Jan, 2025
How do you keep monkeys from making mischief?
In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses — and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's one more sign of the impact of urbanization on the wild.
05 Jan, 2025
CNN goes on trial over its report alleging 'black market' for Afghan rescues
A CNN story about a "black market" for rescuing people from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover is at the heart of a defamation trial that opens Monday in Florida.
05 Jan, 2025
As Trump rewrites history, victims of the Jan. 6 riot say they feel 'betrayed'
A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?"
05 Jan, 2025
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.
05 Jan, 2025
Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the U.K.
Heavy snow and freezing rain has brought widespread disruption across the U.K., with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many key roads in the north of England unnavigable.
05 Jan, 2025
Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González embarks on international tour
González, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year's presidential election in Venezuela, kicked off an international tour on Saturday that will take him to Washington.
05 Jan, 2025
The Golden Globes are Sunday night. Here's five things to look for
After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. This time, comedian Nikki Glaser will be emceeing the ceremony.
05 Jan, 2025
South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon's ouster as detention deadline looms
South Koreans rallied overnight near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol calling for his arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him.
04 Jan, 2025
Film director and screenwriter Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
The co-writer of I Heart Huckabees and director of The Little Hours was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.
04 Jan, 2025
A storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice from the Plains to the East Coast
This weekend's storm is expected to impact 62 million Americans through Monday. Heavy snow, ice, rain and severe thunderstorms will be unleashed from the Plains to the East Coast.
04 Jan, 2025
Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern England
The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades.
04 Jan, 2025
A Pulitzer winner quits 'Washington Post' after a cartoon on Bezos is killed
Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
04 Jan, 2025
How influencers are impacting journalism
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks to Summer Harlow of the Knight School for Journalism in the Americas and V Spehar of UnderTheDeskNews about the role of influencers in journalism.
04 Jan, 2025
Are reality TV stars employees? The National Labor Relations Board says yes
NPR's Eric Deggans asks Sonia Rao of The Washington Post about labor protections for people on reality television shows.
04 Jan, 2025
Vehicular attacks are not new. But preventing them has been a big challenge
For decades, individuals and terrorist groups have used vehicles to carry out deadly attacks. But installing safeguards hasn't always been successful.
04 Jan, 2025
Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance migrations
Migrating hundreds and hundreds of miles is hard work for the common noctule bat. But this European species makes its marathon journey a little bit easier by paying attention to the weather.
04 Jan, 2025
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116.
04 Jan, 2025
5 financial habits to leave behind for a more prosperous new year
As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less-than-ideal money habits: impulse purchases, out-of-control credit card debt and the trap of lifestyle creep.
04 Jan, 2025
Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter start today in Georgia
The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter begins today in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and will include stops at the Georgia State Capitol and the Carter Center in Atlanta.
04 Jan, 2025
Seeking to heal the country, Jimmy Carter pardoned men who evaded the Vietnam War draft
The pardon was one of the defining presidential moments for Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The move was pilloried by members of the military and conservative politicians.
04 Jan, 2025
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Soros, Messi and 16 others
Biden will also posthumously grant the medal to former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and former Michigan Gov. George Romney.
04 Jan, 2025
Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities
A U.S. Court of Appeals this week ruled that the FCC did not have legal authority to revive the so-called net neutrality rules that were first introduced a decade ago under the Obama Administration.
03 Jan, 2025
The soldier who died in Cybertruck explosion wrote it was intended as a 'wakeup call'
Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret from Colorado, also wrote in a note that he needed to "cleanse my mind" of the lives lost of people he knew and "the burden of the lives I took."
03 Jan, 2025
Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Japan's Nippon, citing national security concerns
The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale.
03 Jan, 2025
Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration
The decision also comes after the judge in the case ruled last month that Trump isn't immune from his conviction.
03 Jan, 2025
The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS' influence lingers, experts say
The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists.
03 Jan, 2025
Johnson reelected speaker of the House, despite initial GOP holdouts
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, was reelected to the job after convincing two GOP members to reverse their votes and back him.
03 Jan, 2025
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here's a look at his legacy
President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench.
03 Jan, 2025
The U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here's why
Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
03 Jan, 2025
House Speaker vote puts GOP unity to the test
The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing drama for the current speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson.
03 Jan, 2025
Tuberculosis rates plunge when families living in poverty get a monthly cash payout
A program in Brazil that give a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected — and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.
03 Jan, 2025
Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help
If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.
03 Jan, 2025
A study finds cash handouts are a boon in fighting the deadliest infectious disease
A program in Brazil that give a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected — and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.
03 Jan, 2025
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories.
03 Jan, 2025
Who is responsible when man-made debris falls from space and injures someone?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Marlon Sorge of Aerospace Corporation, which researches space debris issues including who is responsible when man-made objects fall from space.
03 Jan, 2025
FBI says deadly New Orleans attack suspect acted alone. And, the House speaker vote
Why the FBI believes Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the deadly New Orleans attack on New Year's Day, acted alone. And, how Mike Johnson's House Speaker vote could get derailed.
03 Jan, 2025
Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, citing national security concerns
The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale.
03 Jan, 2025
For angry airline passengers, an apologist-in-chief smooths things over
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear from a former Southwest Airlines employee whose job was to apologize to customers who had a bad travel experience.
03 Jan, 2025
Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature?
Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It's provoking mixed reactions.
03 Jan, 2025
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans
The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat.
03 Jan, 2025
A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
03 Jan, 2025
Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites
Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah...
03 Jan, 2025
2 dead and several injured in Southern California plane crash
Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said.
03 Jan, 2025
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple isn't acknowledging wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a U.S. District judge. Lawyers in the case have proposed scheduling a Feb. 14 court hearing to review the terms.
03 Jan, 2025
2 dead and 18 injured in Southern California plane crash
Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said.
02 Jan, 2025
FBI says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14 people, acted alone, the FBI said Thursday.
02 Jan, 2025
Photos: Bourbon Street reopens in New Orleans after truck attack
Bourbon Street re-opened in New Orleans Thursday afternoon, more than 24 hours after Wednesday morning's attack by a Texas man driving a Ford pickup truck plowed into a crowd of New Year's revelers.
02 Jan, 2025
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
Officials are still trying to identify the person who placed bombs outside of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee offices in 2021. Now they have fresh details.
02 Jan, 2025
Biden honors Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
The pair led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
02 Jan, 2025
The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103
Keleti, who was also a Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia on Dec. 25. She died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported.
02 Jan, 2025
An Arctic outbreak will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here's how to prepare
Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
02 Jan, 2025
Cybertruck driver had likely self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, sheriff says
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff Kevin McMahill says the driver, Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, sustained the wound prior to the Cybertruck explosion in front of Trump's Las Vegas hotel.
02 Jan, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia's siege of Pokrovsk tightens
Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold on to the key city of Pokrovsk, in one of the fiercest battles in eastern Ukraine, but commanders admit the Russians have more troops and firepower.
02 Jan, 2025
FBI now says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14 people, acted alone, the FBI said Thursday.
02 Jan, 2025
Army IDs man killed in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel
Authorities identified the man killed in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion Wednesday as Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. He entered the Army in 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier.
02 Jan, 2025
An 'Arctic outbreak' will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here's how to prepare
Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
02 Jan, 2025
Firework mortars, gas canisters inside Tesla that exploded by Trump's Las Vegas hotel
The items were found in the Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's hotel on Wednesday, killing a suspect in the vehicle and sparking an investigation into possible terrorism.
02 Jan, 2025
Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans
In the early hours of New Year's Day, a truck rammed into crowds on the French Quarter's heavily foot-trafficked street. Police are looking into whether the suspect had ties to any terror groups.
02 Jan, 2025
Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
Lights returned to households as well as to Puerto Rico's hospitals, water plants and sewage facilities after the massive outage that exposed the persistent electricity problems plaguing the island.
02 Jan, 2025
A man who killed at least 12 people in a shooting spree in Montenegro dies by suicide
A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.
02 Jan, 2025
In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)
Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group have displaced some 12 million people in one of Africa's biggest countries. In a story we first brought you in October, our correspondent tr...
02 Jan, 2025
DNA reveals secrets of Australia's elusive marsupial mole
Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusory animals, the marsupial mole.
02 Jan, 2025
The Dartmouth men's basketball team ends its attempt to unionize
NPR's Leila Fadel asks the president of the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union about why the team is dropping an effort to unionize.
02 Jan, 2025
Dress codes for high-end restaurants may not be as strict as you think they are
Many restaurants -- even the high-end ones -- are ditching dress codes for diners.
02 Jan, 2025
Details on the deadly attack in New Orleans. And, Amazon workers return to the office
The attack in New Orleans left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured. Here's what we know so far about the driver who plowed through the crowd. And, Amazon workers return to the office.
02 Jan, 2025
Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
The pair led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.