NPR News: Two Instruments Make a Singular Musical Style From A Small Mexican Town

Two Instruments Make a Singular Musical Style From A Small Mexican Town
Just drums and clarinets comprise Linares, Mexico's unique form of music. We visit the quaint, sleepy city four hours south of the Texas border where this unique musical tradition is thriving.

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NPR News: A power blackout in Puerto Rico has left most of the island in the dark

A power blackout in Puerto Rico has left most of the island in the dark
Early Tuesday morning, almost the entire island of Puerto Rico was hit with a blackout, leaving more than a million people without power. Officials are warning it could take days to restore.

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NPR News: Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home

Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home
Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the ouster of Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.

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NPR News: Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed documents in 'major' cyber incident

Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed documents in 'major' cyber incident
The revelation comes as the U.S. grapples with a massive cyberespionage campaign that gave Chinese officials access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.

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NPR News: In Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, people remember the former president

In Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, people remember the former president
People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

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NPR News: In Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, people remember the former president

In Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, people remember the former president
People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

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NPR News: Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements

Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements
Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter's most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements.

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NPR News: Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy set the foundation for today's climate action

Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy set the foundation for today's climate action
Former President Jimmy Carter's work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.

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NPR News: A Sunday in the Park

A Sunday in the Park
In our last episode of 2024, we go for a walk. Earlier this year, NPR's immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd and Code Switch producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world: Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York. It's a place they share with one of the most diverse communities in the world, a place where immigrants from around the globe gather to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Today on The Sunday Story, you'll hear an excerpt of an episode from NPR's Code Switch podcast. You can listen to the full episode here. And finally, we have a question for you. What's a place that you visit regularly–a place that lifts you up? We'd love to hear you tell us about it. You can send us a 2-3 minute voice memo at upfirstsunday@npr.org. Bonus points if you include sounds from the space you're in. Make sure to tell us your name and where you're speaking to us from, and we might share it in an episode in 2025. Thanks for spending your Sundays with us this year.

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NPR News: Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
The ban, which will take effect on Jan. 1, is based on health and environmental grounds and is a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

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NPR News: A plane has caught fire at a South Korean airport and rescue work is underway

A plane has caught fire at a South Korean airport and rescue work is underway
The emergency office says the plane caught fire at an airport in Muan after its landing gear malfunctioned.

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NPR News: WHO chief recounts narrow escape at Yemen airport hit by Israeli missile

WHO chief recounts narrow escape at Yemen airport hit by Israeli missile
The World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he and colleagues "escaped death narrowly" when an Israeli airstrike targeted Yemen's main airport.

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NPR News: U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage

U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage
The annual federal count finds more than 770,000 people living in shelters or outside. It cites rising rents and the recent surge in migrants as key factors behind the increase.

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NPR News: The latest in South Korea's presidential impeachments

The latest in South Korea's presidential impeachments
South Korea's parliament voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. This move comes less than two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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NPR News: Number of journalists killed in conflict zones reaches 5-year high, according to RSF

Number of journalists killed in conflict zones reaches 5-year high, according to RSF
At least 54 journalists were killed covering conflict zones in 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders. NPR speaks with the head of RSF in the U.S., Clayton Weimers.

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NPR News: South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament votes to impeach acting president

South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament votes to impeach acting president
The impeachments of the country's president and then acting-president worsen the nation's political turmoil, deepen its economic uncertainty and hurt its international image.

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NPR News: Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea
Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia that Finnish customs officials and the European Union's executive commission describe as part of Russia's shadow fleet of fuel tankers.

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NPR News: Protests erupt in Alawite-minority areas of Syria

Protests erupt in Alawite-minority areas of Syria
Protests erupted in Syria in areas dominated by the Alawite minority after video spread of militants desecrating an Alawite shrine. Alawites are widely seen as loyal to the former Assad regime.

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NPR News: A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War (Encore)

A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War (Encore)
Among the vast destruction of buildings in Gaza, some historically valuable and irreplaceable sites are now in ruins. In a story we first brought you in February, our correspondent visited some of these places before the war and brings us to them, then and now. Click here to see photos of some of the places referenced in this story.

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NPR News: The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years

The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years
Crime has been dropping, nationally -- but car jackings remain higher than before the pandemic. A new study analyzes the data on this crime, which may have finally peaked in 2024.

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NPR News: Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashes in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau

Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashes in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau
An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with 30 people likely dead and at least 28 survivors, according to Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry.

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NPR News: Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)

Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)
Norway is the largest exporter of salmon in the world. And while some of those fish are wild-caught, many are raised in "fish farms"- large cylindrical pens made of nylon in the open water. Sometimes these farmed fish escape, mixing with the local population and causing ecological issues. In a story we first brought you in October, we see farmed fish in a Norwegian fjord and hear about potential solutions to the problem.

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NPR News: Embedded: The Black Gate

Embedded: The Black Gate
In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has rounded up and detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups. Many haven't been heard from in years, and more still are desperately searching for their families. Western governments have called this crackdown a cultural genocide and a possible crime against humanity. In this episode, the first of a three-part series from Embedded, NPR correspondent Emily Feng tells the story of one of those people. For years, a Uyghur man named Abdullatif Kucar had no idea what has happened to his wife and young children after they were detained by Chinese authorities. Emilly follows Kucar as he desperately searches for his family. But this story is bigger than one family. In this series, Emily also travels across Asia and dives into decades of history to uncover the massive Chinese surveillance of Uyghurs, getting exclusive interviews with the people suffering from that surveillance and the people upholding it – who sometimes are one and the same. This episode was originally published in 2022. To hear the whole series, head to https://ift.tt/vRuJbia.

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NPR News: Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says
The 78-year-old former president was hospitalized "for testing and observation" after developing a fever, his deputy chief of staff said in a statement.

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NPR News: Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction

Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction
Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.

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NPR News: Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' studio of harassment and smear campaign

Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' studio of harassment and smear campaign
In a legal complaint, the actor says co-star Justin Baldoni and his team launched a smear campaign as a way to silence Lively's narrative about his and a producer's alleged repeated sexual harassment.

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NPR News: In Louisville, Ky., a novel approach to dealing with homelessness

In Louisville, Ky., a novel approach to dealing with homelessness
A group of advocates in Louisville took over an abandoned motel and turned it into a no barrier homeless shelter. It's an approach some say is really needed.

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NPR News: Party City files for bankruptcy and plans to shutter nationwide

Party City files for bankruptcy and plans to shutter nationwide
Party City was once unmatched in its vast selection of affordable celebration goods. But over the years, competition stacked up at Walmart, Target, Spirit Halloween, and especially Amazon.

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NPR News: 2024: The year of global elections

2024: The year of global elections
Billions of people around the world voted in elections across more than 60 countries this past year. The results provide an assessment of the state of electoral democracy on a global level.

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NPR News: Latinos are the fastest-growing fanbase in the NFL. What's the league's playbook?

Latinos are the fastest-growing fanbase in the NFL. What's the league's playbook?
The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here's how they've scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.

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NPR News: Why deportations hit a 10-year high in 2024

Why deportations hit a 10-year high in 2024
Deportations under President Biden have hit their highest point in almost a decade. The number of removals conducted in 2024 by ICE has surpassed those conducted during the first Trump administration.

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NPR News: The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine

The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to stabilize defensive lines near the city of Pokrovsk, in the country's east, against Russia's much larger advancing army. We go to the front lines of Pokrovsk, to see how the fight is playing out. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+

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NPR News: Hear the latest on developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime

Hear the latest on developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime
Syria's new rulers are forming a government after more than half a century of dictatorship under former leader Bashar al-Assad and his father.

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NPR News: Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest

Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for large areas of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas, where some interstates were snow-covered and treacherous.

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NPR News: California man allegedly messaged Madison school shooter about plans ahead of attack

California man allegedly messaged Madison school shooter about plans ahead of attack
New information has emerged in the investigation into a school shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, though authorities are still searching for a motive.

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NPR News: Examining The Biden Administration's International Legacy

Examining The Biden Administration's International Legacy
The outgoing U.S. national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, has been a top advisor and envoy to President Biden on issues of foreign policy. He talks to NPR about his view of recent events in the Middle East, the U.S. relationship with China and the future of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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NPR News: France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy

France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy, 69, faces a year in prison, but is expected to ask to be detained at home with an electronic bracelet — as is the case for any sentence of two years or less.

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NPR News: About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds

About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds
The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, scientists found.

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NPR News: Why Syria's Military Imploded So Quickly

Why Syria's Military Imploded So Quickly
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad depended on his military to keep him in power for years. Then in just a matter of days, that same feared military disintegrated as rebel groups took control of the country. Our reporter in Damascus talks to former military members to understand why the military collapsed so fast. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.org

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NPR News: Why the price of coffee has spiked

Why the price of coffee has spiked
The cost of coffee has hovered near record highs on the futures market after droughts in top-producing Brazil and Vietnam. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have raised their prices.

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NPR News: Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for killing healthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for killing healthcare CEO
A New York grand jury has indicted the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Luigi Mangione faces murder charges for allegedly gunning Thompson down in a targeted attack.

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NPR News: Turns out the bald eagle wasn't the official U.S. bird until this week

Turns out the bald eagle wasn't the official U.S. bird until this week
It wasn't until this week that Congress passed a law making the bald eagle the official U.S. bird. And one man spearheaded the effort to get this done.

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NPR News: Ukraine's security service confirms it was behind assassination of Russian general

Ukraine's security service confirms it was behind assassination of Russian general
A Russian lieutenant general accused of using banned chemicals on Ukrainian soldiers was assassinated Tuesday in Moscow.

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NPR News: Turkey is expected to play a major role in shaping the new Syria

Turkey is expected to play a major role in shaping the new Syria
Turkey is set to have significant influence in Syria after Turkish-backed rebels defeated the Assad regime. We look at what Turkey's goals are in the region and what challenges it may face.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
President-elect Trump holds first news conference since the election. Police identify Wisconsin school shooting suspect as a 15-year-old female student. Surgeons implant new kind of engineered kidney.

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NPR News: An explosion kills the head of Russia's nuclear defense forces in Moscow

An explosion kills the head of Russia's nuclear defense forces in Moscow
An explosive device planted close to an apartment block in Moscow killed the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, Russia's Investigative Committee said.

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NPR News: Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career

Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career
The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.

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NPR News: New York judge says Trump is not immune from hush money conviction

New York judge says Trump is not immune from hush money conviction
A spokesperson for President-elect Trump said the case should never have been brought, called for its immediate dismissal.

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NPR News: As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much
Clusters of drones have been reported flying over at least six states. The Biden administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would expand counter-drone authorities.

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NPR News: The love-hate tug-of-war with California

The love-hate tug-of-war with California
A look at Americans rooting for California's failure.

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NPR News: We head inside a feared intelligence branch after the fall of Assad regime in Syria

We head inside a feared intelligence branch after the fall of Assad regime in Syria


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NPR News: Syrian children return to school today

Syrian children return to school today
Syrian children in Damascus started up at school today after - the first day back since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

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NPR News: One week into post-Assad rule in Syria - a view from Damascus

One week into post-Assad rule in Syria - a view from Damascus


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NPR News: Assad's fall came too late for one NPR reporter's father

Assad's fall came too late for one NPR reporter's father
Assad's fall came too late for the father of NPR's Diaa Hadid, who was briefly detained by Syrian forces during their occupation of northern Lebanon.

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NPR News: South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
Lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree.

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NPR News: American citizen Travis Timmerman is now with U.S. forces after being found in Syria

American citizen Travis Timmerman is now with U.S. forces after being found in Syria
Travis Timmerman, a U.S. citizen found wandering barefoot in Damascus after being freed from a Syrian prison following the fall of the Assad regime, was handed over to U.S. forces in Syria on Friday.

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NPR News: A program in D.C. raised the wages of child care workers. We check back 3 years later

A program in D.C. raised the wages of child care workers. We check back 3 years later
Three years ago, councilmembers in Washington, D.C., approved a tax hike on the wealthy as a way to raise the wages of child care workers. It's led to big gains for the city's child care workforce.

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NPR News: Friday the 13th has become a day for shops to offer inexpensive tattoos

Friday the 13th has become a day for shops to offer inexpensive tattoos
Friday the 13ths are among the busiest days of the year for tattoo artists. Why people want to get inked on a day synonymous with bad luck.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Collapse of Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran. U.S. colleges and their international students prepare for second Trump term. Mystery drones flying over New Jersey puzzle officials.

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NPR News: Luigi Mangione & America's pent up pain

Luigi Mangione & America's pent up pain
Luigi Mangione is alleged to have shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and even before he was identified, the reaction to the shooter was far different than other instances of gun violence. Today on It's Been A Minute, guest host Gene Demby talks with The Guardian's Abené Clayton about why Mangione is being praised by some, and why his alleged actions won't do much to fix the healthcare industry. And later on the show, a conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor at Yale and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab, on the surprising science of how gratitude can affect our brains. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content by joining NPR+ today: https://plus.npr.org/

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NPR News: North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.

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NPR News: Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Malian armed forces, the Russia-backed Wagner Group and jihadi groups deliberately killed civilians and burned homes in Mali according to Human Rights Watch.

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NPR News: With One Regime Gone, Syrians Must Now Recreate Their Government

With One Regime Gone, Syrians Must Now Recreate Their Government
In the aftermath of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, how are the insurgents planning to resurrect the state?

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NPR News: Through 'The Loss Mother's Stone,' mothers share their grief from losing a child to stillbirth

Through 'The Loss Mother's Stone,' mothers share their grief from losing a child to stillbirth
Through her work, photographer Nancy Borowick says she hopes to draw awareness to women's stories, educate Americans and destigmatize the conversation that occurs between doctors and patients.

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NPR News: Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars

Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars
The bidder that lost last month's auction of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' assets had complained that the process was rigged and "fatally flawed."

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NPR News: A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions

A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions
Five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, police arrested 26 year old Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. He's facing charges including murder, the illegal possession of a firearm, and lying about his identity. Authorities believe they have arrested the person responsible for gunning down the CEO of a health insurance company. What have we learned about Luigi Mangione, and his possible motivations? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: What we know about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO's killing

What we know about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO's killing
Mangione was arraigned on firearms and forgery charges in Pennsylvania after his arrest Monday evening, and is expected to face charges in New York as well.

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NPR News: A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin

A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin
The Dominican-born superstar Juan Soto will take his talents to Queens after the New York Mets reportedly signed him to a $765 million contract — a move that has the rest of the baseball world abuzz.

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NPR News: Veteran found not guilty of negligent homicide in death of homeless man on NYC subway

Veteran found not guilty of negligent homicide in death of homeless man on NYC subway
Jurors find a Marine veteran not guilty in the chokehold killing of a homeless man who was acting erratically on a New York City subway.

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NPR News: Massacre in Haiti leaves almost 200 dead, says UN

Massacre in Haiti leaves almost 200 dead, says UN
As Haiti spirals deeper into crisis, gang violence killed nearly 200 people over the weekend. This takes the death toll in 2024 in Haiti to 5,000 people.

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NPR News: Lawsuit accuses Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000

Lawsuit accuses Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000
Shawn Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, was added as a defendant on Sunday in a lawsuit first filed in October. The anonymous accuser said the assault happened at an MTV music awards after-party.

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NPR News: The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have
You never know if president-elect Donald Trump is bluffing, but when you have billions of dollars on the line, you have to take him seriously. So car companies took notice, when Trump announced a plan for huge new tariffs in a social media post before Thanksgiving. A 25 percent tax on imports from Canada and Mexico would have a major impact on the car industry, which depends heavily on cross border trade. Trump's tariffs could have huge consequences for the people who make cars, and the people who buy them. Even if he's bluffing, he has other big plans to shake up the auto industry. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: In Colombia, the holiday season kicks off with candles

In Colombia, the holiday season kicks off with candles


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NPR News: Photos: See the fall of Damascus after Syrian rebels topple Assad's regime

Photos: See the fall of Damascus after Syrian rebels topple Assad's regime
Assad's downfall came less than two weeks after an initial incursion west of the country's second largest city, Aleppo, triggered a cascading series of routs and retreats by the demoralized Syrian military.

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NPR News: Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to long rule of Assad family

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to long rule of Assad family
The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive.

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NPR News: In France, Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in grand ceremony

In France, Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in grand ceremony
The Notre Dame Cathedral To Re-Open After Devastating Fire

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NPR News: Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire
The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang on Saturday evening in Paris for the first time since a fire heavily damaged the Paris landmark in 2019.

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NPR News: South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it
A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday.

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NPR News: Internet sleuths are trying to solve the New York CEO killing

Internet sleuths are trying to solve the New York CEO killing
The public is racing to find evidence that might lead to the gunman who killed health insurance CEO Brian Thompson. When does crowdsourcing detective work help police, and when can it cause harm?

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NPR News: Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron

Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron
Donald Trump is off on his first international trip as president-elect, ready to join world leaders and dignitaries in Paris for a Saturday celebration of the renovation of Notre Dame Cathedral.

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NPR News: Some rural Nevadans want Trump to stop the state's solar energy boom

Some rural Nevadans want Trump to stop the state's solar energy boom
Backlash against massive solar energy farms drove strong rural turnout in Nevada may have helped flip the presidential vote there to Republican for the first time since 2004. But it's not a given Trump will derail President Biden's plans for more Nevada solar.

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NPR News: France's toppled government adds to the European Union's bigger political problems

France's toppled government adds to the European Union's bigger political problems
The political instability in France — and simultaneously in Germany, where the governing coalition collapsed a month ago — could have wide-ranging consequences.

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NPR News: Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state

Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state
Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history.

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NPR News: Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years
One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant.

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NPR News: Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years
One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant.

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NPR News: A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness — again

A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness — again
The blackout, on Wednesday, affected the entire nation, leaving millions without electricity and forcing authorities to suspend classes and work activities indefinitely.

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NPR News: To many residents in southern Lebanon, life doesn't feel like there's a ceasefire

To many residents in southern Lebanon, life doesn't feel like there's a ceasefire
Israel's military has imposed a curfew and created a no-go zone where villagers are prohibited from going home to villages across southern Lebanon. NPR speaks to residents inside.

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NPR News: A Danish museum agrees to return a bronze sculpture looted from Turkey

A Danish museum agrees to return a bronze sculpture looted from Turkey
A Danish museum has agreed to return the bronze head of a Roman Emperor to Turkey. The sculpture was among thousands of artifacts looted from Turkey and sold to American and European museums.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
What's it mean for Biden's legacy now that he's pardoned his son. Examining the rapid advance by rebel fighters in Syria. Protesters take to the streets of the former Soviet republic of Georgia.

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NPR News: Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
The negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans, by the end of 2024.

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NPR News: Joe Biden pardons his son. Is that justice?

Joe Biden pardons his son. Is that justice?
Hunter Biden no longer has to worry about going to prison. That's because his father President Joe Biden pardoned him with just weeks left in his presidency. The President's son was convicted in June on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden lied about his addiction to crack cocaine when he purchased a gun. And he pleaded guilty in September for failing to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. The younger Biden was due to be sentenced in both cases later this month. President Biden has granted his son a sweeping pardon. What will that mean for his legacy... and for the future of presidential pardons? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: The International Criminal Court is facing doubts as its member states meet

The International Criminal Court is facing doubts as its member states meet
The court faces pushback over arrest warrants for Israeli officials, sexual harassment allegations against the court's chief prosecutor and a very empty docket.

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NPR News: President Biden pardons son Hunter

President Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden pardons son, reversing a previous pledge and saying "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently" than others in the justice system.

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NPR News: Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections
The new law guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any moment.

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NPR News: Why foreign debt is a big deal in the Global South

Why foreign debt is a big deal in the Global South


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NPR News: Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.

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NPR News: Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend

Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend
Frigid air was expected to move over the eastern third of the U.S. by Monday, while heavy snow was forecast to cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions.

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NPR News: FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
The report said the main responsibility lay with the workers' direct employers and the Qatari government, but noted that "a credible argument can be made" that FIFA played a role as well.

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NPR News: How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo

How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo
Over a few days, rebel fighters in northern Syria have launched incursions into several major cities with little resistance from government troops.

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NPR News: In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city
Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing.

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NPR News: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat
Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

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NPR News: Banana art eaten, banana art purchase

Banana art eaten, banana art purchase
Justin Sun uploaded a video of himself eating the $6.2 million absurdist piece conceptualized by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

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NPR News: Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast

Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast
Some parts of the country will receive heavy lake-effect snow and others will see rain or dry weather with subfreezing temperatures.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Colder weather has hit Gazans living in tents and bombed-out buildings. This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. The influence of third party candidates seems to be waning.

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NPR News: Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)

Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in March, we consider butter chicken. It is a much-loved Indian dish, both within that country and around the world. But who can claim they invented it? That question is the subject of a lawsuit. Our reporter tries to get to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history. You can find celebrated Indian chef Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for butter chicken here.

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NPR News: Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties.

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NPR News: China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges

China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges
Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
After ceasefire, Lebanese are returning home. This Thanksgiving holiday is likely to be the busiest ever for air travel. Research shows even a short walk after a meal can be a big boost for health.

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NPR News: Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)

Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)
In an episode we first posted in January, we go to the West African country of Ghana. The Ghanaian government began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.

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NPR News: Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.

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NPR News: Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on U.S.-Mexico border

Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on U.S.-Mexico border
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass, Texas.

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NPR News: Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot

Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer.

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NPR News: Yes, get to the airport early. But here are some travel tips you might not know

Yes, get to the airport early. But here are some travel tips you might not know
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Scott Keyes, the founder of the travel app Going, about tips for what to do if your air travel doesn't go precisely as planned

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NPR News: Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir

Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir
In her new memoir, Angela Merkel writes about the many dilemmas she had to navigate as Chancellor of Germany. Dilemmas her male colleagues never had to sweat. Like, can you wear a pantsuit instead of a skirt in the Bundestag, Germany's parliament? She decided the answer was, yes. Merkel is the only woman ever to rise to the most powerful political post in Germany. She served as chancellor from 2005 to 2021. Angela Merkel has gone toe-to-toe with world leaders like Vladimir Putin, led Germany through times of turmoil and become a role model for other women aspiring to positions of leadership. But her legacy is complex. She gets into all of this in her new memoir, "Freedom." For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad

Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.

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NPR News: Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December
The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

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NPR News: Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives
More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.

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NPR News: Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing

Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing
Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared virtually in court as a judge decided next steps in their resentencing hearing, which is more uncertain now that the DA who recommended it has been voted out of office.

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NPR News: Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide.

Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide.
A judge will decide Monday whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents 30 years ago.

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NPR News: Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration

Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration
Foreign ministers from the world's leading industrialized nations are meeting Monday, with a certain pressure to advance diplomatic efforts ahead of the new U.S. administration taking over.

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NPR News: New Zealanders help save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach

New Zealanders help save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach
New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot. It's often not clear why they happen but the island nation's geography is believed to be a factor.

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NPR News: Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president

Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president
The election was free of the anti-establishment fury that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere, like the United States and neighboring Argentina.

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NPR News: Cousins divided on abortion find ways to support each other

Cousins divided on abortion find ways to support each other
One believes in total abortion rights. The other is against abortion in all circumstances. They're cousins, as close as sisters, and have come together with understanding on this truly divisive topic.

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NPR News: Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know

Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

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NPR News: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire
The strikes were the fourth on Beirut in less than a week. The escalation comes after a U.S. envoy traveled to the region this week in an attempt to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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NPR News: Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?

Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

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NPR News: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new missile

NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new missile
NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked the city of Dnipro with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.

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NPR News: Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
HUD is bracing for possible budget cuts, something the first Trump administration proposed but was unable to get through Congress. Other changes could restrict who gets rental aid.

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NPR News: Communities in North Carolina are still without drinkable water 8 weeks after Helene

Communities in North Carolina are still without drinkable water 8 weeks after Helene
More than a dozen water systems in North Carolina are still impaired eight weeks after they were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. People are adjusting to life without drinking water.

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NPR News: Israel's ambassador to the UN weighs in on ICC's warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Israel's ambassador to the UN weighs in on ICC's warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, about the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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NPR News: Philadelphia's Chinatown says the proposed 76ers arena would destroy the neighborhood

Philadelphia's Chinatown says the proposed 76ers arena would destroy the neighborhood
The Philadelphia 76ers want to build a billion-dollar arena in the city's downtown. Residents and business owners in nearby Chinatown say the project will destroy the thriving neighborhood.

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NPR News: A Chinese cargo ship severed underwater telecom cables in the Baltic Sea

A Chinese cargo ship severed underwater telecom cables in the Baltic Sea
A Chinese cargo ship has been stopped off the coast of Denmark. Officials are investigating it for severing underwater telecommunications cables connecting a handful of northern European countries.

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NPR News: A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months
Dozens of people have been killed in China in the past three months in a series of mass attacks. The latest on Tuesday saw primary school students injured by a car as they arrived for classes.

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NPR News: Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack

Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack
Residents have been angered by the latest gang attacks. Violence forced Haiti's main airport to shut down last week after the country swore in a new prime minister.

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NPR News: Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department

Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department
McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.

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NPR News: The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on

The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on
The Onion thought it had the last laugh when it was named the winning bidder after last week's bankruptcy auction. Now, Jones says that bid was "fake dollars" and wants a judge to disqualify it

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NPR News: Record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving

Record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving
Nearly 80 million people are expected to travel by car, plane and train for Thanksgiving, according to AAA, thanks to lower gas prices and demand for other modes of travel like cruises.

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NPR News: Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles

Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles
President Biden's decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles against Russia could escalate the war. But this may also make it easier for his successor to negotiate a peace deal.

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NPR News: 2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests.

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NPR News: Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi coached several renowned gymnasts, including Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug and Julianne McNamara. But he was known for harsh methods of training.

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NPR News: Senior Hezbollah official is killed in Israeli airstrike

Senior Hezbollah official is killed in Israeli airstrike
In Lebanon, a senior Hezbollah official has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The official was head of the militant group's media operations.

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NPR News: Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting

Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting
The leaders agreed that humans should control decisions to use nuclear weapons — not AI. And they talked about the importance of stability during the transition to a new U.S. administration.

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NPR News: Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary

Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary
Trump announced Chris Wright, the CEO of oil and natural gas fracking services company Liberty Energy, as his pick for energy secretary.

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NPR News: Trump's policies blindsided Canada 4 years ago. What's in store for round 2?

Trump's policies blindsided Canada 4 years ago. What's in store for round 2?
Canada is bracing itself for a second Trump presidency, with an incoming administration that doesn't pull its punches when expressing opinions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's politics.

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NPR News: Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Trump will mean for Ukraine.

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NPR News: Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest White House press secretary in history

Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest White House press secretary in history
Leavitt will be the youngest person to ever hold the job and is expected to deliver press briefings based on Trump's statement late Friday that he has "utmost confidence she will excel at the podium."

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NPR News: Scientific American editor resigns after comments about Trump supporters went viral

Scientific American editor resigns after comments about Trump supporters went viral
Laura Helmuth announced her resignation from the long-running magazine after her statements on election night regarding Trump sparked outrage among conservatives.

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NPR News: Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti's capital as gangs ratchet up violence

Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti's capital as gangs ratchet up violence
Violence has exploded in Port-au-Prince since Sunday when the Haiti's interim prime minister was fired amid political infighting.

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NPR News: Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department

Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department
Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

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NPR News: Texas company, supervisor indicted in fatal 2021 trench collapse

Texas company, supervisor indicted in fatal 2021 trench collapse
A Bastrop, Texas, man was working in a trench when it collapsed. He died a week later.

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NPR News: Oklahoma City cop is investigated for slamming 70-year-old man to the ground

Oklahoma City cop is investigated for slamming 70-year-old man to the ground
Lich Vu has been in the hospital since the Oct. 27 incident that left him with a brain bleed and a broken neck. The altercation with the police officer involved a dispute over a traffic ticket.

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NPR News: Police deploy in Paris ahead of soccer match between France and Israel

Police deploy in Paris ahead of soccer match between France and Israel
Paris police are deployed in force to prevent antisemitic attacks and other violence when the French and Israeli national teams play Thursday.

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NPR News: Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law

Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law
Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer.

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NPR News: 'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general

'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.

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NPR News: US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs
The shootings were part of a wave of violence that erupted as the country plagued by gang violence swore in its new prime minister after a politically tumultuous process.

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NPR News: Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary

Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary
The two-term governor of South Dakota has been a loyal Trump ally. In her new role, Noem would oversee immigration, an issue Trump campaigned heavily on.

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NPR News: Former airman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified documents

Former airman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified documents
The former Massachusetts Air National Guard member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for leaking classified documents about the war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care

New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care
An inquiry found abuse, torture and neglect of some 200,000 people in state care over 70 years. People with disabilities or from Maori and Pacific Islander communities were especially vulnerable.

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NPR News: Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls

Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls
A former drugstore worker in the small Indiana community of Delphi was found guilty of murder on Monday in the killings of two teenage girls who vanished during an afternoon hike.

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NPR News: Israel's EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly

Israel's EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly
Israel's airlines are generating a windfall as international carriers cancel or limit flights due to security concerns. Flying in or out of Israel has become a logistical challenge since the war in Gaza erupted.

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NPR News: Michigan's apple season has been booming. Growers are trying to slow it down

Michigan's apple season has been booming. Growers are trying to slow it down
In the big apple-growing state of Michigan, the harvest is expected to be huge for the third year in a row. But bigger isn't always better, and growers are working on ways to slow down the harvest.

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NPR News: Uncertainty remains after Haiti's transitional government ousted its prime minister

Uncertainty remains after Haiti's transitional government ousted its prime minister
Haiti's transitional government has ousted their prime minister, but that transitional leader says the move is unconstitutional and he is not going anywhere.

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NPR News: Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process

Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process
It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn't held democratic elections in years in a large part due to the soaring levels of gang violence.

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NPR News: Arrest made in Tuskegee University shooting that left 1 dead, 16 injured

Arrest made in Tuskegee University shooting that left 1 dead, 16 injured
The incident follows a string of other recent deadly shootings surrounding homecoming events at schools in Southern states.

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NPR News: In a changed Mideast, Trump's personal ties with Gulf rulers could define how things

In a changed Mideast, Trump's personal ties with Gulf rulers could define how things


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NPR News: FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs

FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs
FEMA's administrator said the employee told a team responding to hurricane survivors to skip homes with yard signs showing support for Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Pumpkin capital, USA

Pumpkin capital, USA
Morton, Ill., prides itself on producing tons of pumpkins each year. Most of those pumpkins are pureed and canned at the Libby's plant, which has been in the town for nearly 100 years.

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NPR News: Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas
The Arab Gulf nation, a U.S. ally that has been a haven for Hamas leaders for nearly two decades, also said it will no longer host the Palestinian militant group’s political office, an official said.

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NPR News: 13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

13 states will have women governors next year, a new record
Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.

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NPR News: Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after presidential win

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after presidential win
The judge overseeing Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled remaining court deadlines as prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the presidential victory.

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NPR News: Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of gusty winds.

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NPR News: Manchester United Is Struggling— On and Off the Pitch

Manchester United Is Struggling— On and Off the Pitch
We visit Old Trafford Stadium, where iconic British football club Man U is in crisis. Are its US owners running it into the ground, or playing a long game?

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NPR News: It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end
Ten states have passed laws to ban the practice of lying to juveniles in custody during police interrogations. Now, one state wants to extend the ban to adults too.

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NPR News: High Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-Election

High Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-Election
Donald Trump's return to the White House will reverberate through trade, security and immigration in China and Mexico. NPR's John Ruwitch and Eyder Peralta take us to both key nations.

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NPR News: Asheville artists try to make up for lost inventory, money and time after Helene

Asheville artists try to make up for lost inventory, money and time after Helene
The floods from Helene have all but wiped out Asheville's popular arts district. Now its artists are finding other ways to make up for their losses.

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NPR News: How are global economies reacting to Trump's imminent return as U.S. president?

How are global economies reacting to Trump's imminent return as U.S. president?
How are global economies reacting to the imment return of President Trump and Trumponomics?

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NPR News: Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?

Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?
In the days leading up to election night, news outlets across the country were predicting a historically close race, one that could take days to call. But as election night progressed, it became clear former President Donald Trump was on a path to victory. So much so, that before anything was official, he thanked his supporters from his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach. And then, Wednesday morning at about 5:30, it became official when the Associated Press called Wisconsin for Trump. We're still awaiting final tallies, but it appears Trump is on track to win the popular vote for the first time. Trump's agenda for a second term will be dissected over and over in the days ahead. Today, we break down how America sent him back to office --- how Trump won in 2024. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: International Reaction to Trump's Victory

International Reaction to Trump's Victory
Germany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR's International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report.

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NPR News: Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief

Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, paving the way for a confidence vote by parliament in January that is expected to lead to early elections next March.

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NPR News: ‘Poll Chaplains’ help keep the peace at polls across 10 states

‘Poll Chaplains’ help keep the peace at polls across 10 states
Pastors, imams, rabbis and clergy known were present at polling sites as “poll chaplains” and “peacekeepers."

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NPR News: Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time

Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time
Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, both Democrats, won their Senate races on Tuesday — doubling the number of Black women who have been elected to the chamber.

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NPR News: Harris wins California and its 54 electoral votes. All eyes are on swing states

Harris wins California and its 54 electoral votes. All eyes are on swing states
The Associated Press has called California for Vice President Kamala Harris, giving her a sizeable influx of electoral votes.

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NPR News: Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean Sea and expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean Sea and expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico
An active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Rafael strengthens into a category 1 storm. It's expected to batter Cayman Islands and Cuba before swinging into the Gulf of Mexico.

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NPR News: States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence
Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Florida votes on a proposal to enshrine the right to abortion

Florida votes on a proposal to enshrine the right to abortion
In Florida, the most populous of the 10 states to vote on abortion rights this year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has made multiple attempts to thwart the effort.

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NPR News: He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?

He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?
This Russian dissident believes the country must be changed from within. He and others were traded in the largest prisoner swap in the post-Cold War era. Now, they're planning a protest in Berlin and advocating for pro-Ukrainian policy in the U.S. to defeat Russia.

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NPR News: When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?

When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?
Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail-in ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
It’s the last leg of the presidential campaign and candidates are racing across swing states. Striking Boeing machinists vote on the company's latest proposal to end the seven-week strike.

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NPR News: Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off
Health workers say they won't be able to vaccinate all the children they had planned to reach because of ongoing fighting.

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NPR News: Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power
Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night.

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NPR News: Fight for reparations in California continues with ballot initiative

Fight for reparations in California continues with ballot initiative
California lawmakers introduced over a dozen first-in-the-nation reparations bills this year, as reparations proponents across the country watched for a blueprint to replicate.

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NPR News: U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack
The imprisonment of Reza Valizadeh, acknowledged to the AP by the U.S. State Department, came as Iran marked the 45th anniversary of the American Embassy takeover and hostage crisis on Sunday.

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NPR News: One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory

One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory
Bertha Mendoza was one of the Tennessee factory workers swept away in Hurricane Helene's flash flooding. Text messages show a family desperate to save her.

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NPR News: Fake videos from Russian propagandists aim to raise tensions ahead of Election Day

Fake videos from Russian propagandists aim to raise tensions ahead of Election Day
Intelligence officials says the video, which purported to show a Haitian immigrant claiming he had voted multiple times in Georgie, is the product of a Russian propaganda operation.

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NPR News: Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions

Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.

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NPR News: Accusation of Kremlin-inspired election fraud sparks protests in country of Georgia

Accusation of Kremlin-inspired election fraud sparks protests in country of Georgia
The country of Georgia held parliamentary elections that the opposition are calling fraudulent. Tens of thousands of Georgians have been in the streets to protest the results.

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NPR News: Widower uses money raised by running marathons for a foundation in memory of his wife

Widower uses money raised by running marathons for a foundation in memory of his wife
In this week's StoryCorps, a runner remembers his wife, who died of cancer, by running marathons in her honor.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump visit Arizona and Nevada. Reports offer a picture of the economy ahead of Election Day. Labor unions deploy thousands of canvassers.

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NPR News: Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon's inspector general.

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NPR News: U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea

U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
The U.S. says 8,000 North Korean soldiers are in Russia preparing to fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.

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NPR News: A History of Settlements

A History of Settlements
The question of settlements has loomed over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades, and has only intensified in the past year. According to a UN report, since October 7, 2023, there has been a record surge in settlement activities and increased settler violence against Palestinians. Today on the show: how the settlement movement grew from a small religious mission to one of the central tenets of the current Israeli government. It's a story that intersects with other topics we've covered in our series relating to this conflict – the history of Hamas, the rise of the Israeli right wing, Hezbollah, and Zionism. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

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NPR News: At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
Spain's national weather service said it rained more in eight hours in Valencia than it had in the preceding 20 months.

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NPR News: After setting a home run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP

After setting a home run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP
The Dodgers' first baseman was already a hero after Game 1, which ended with his historic walk-off grand slam. But his heroics didn't stop there.

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NPR News: The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?

The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
VP Harris delivers campaign's closing arguments. If reelected, Donald Trump plans mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Federally funded preschool program struggles to hire and pay staff.

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NPR News: Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prison

Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prison
A criminal complaint alleges that guards pepper-sprayed Othel Moore Jr., placed a mask over his face and left him in a position that caused him to suffocate.

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NPR News: China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.

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NPR News: The mystery of a photographer and his forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied France

The mystery of a photographer and his forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied France
Journalist Identifies Photographer Who Died After Taking Illegal Photos of Wartime Paris

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Trump's speeches are now more erratic and profane. Israel bans U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. Former police detective in Kentucky is on trial again for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.

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NPR News: 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job" on Jan. 6.

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NPR News: Candidates in San Francisco's mayoral race voice plans on fixing homelessness

Candidates in San Francisco's mayoral race voice plans on fixing homelessness
One top issue in San Francisco’s mayoral race is homelessness. All the leading candidates are Democrats, but have been emphasizing different approaches to solving the problem.

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NPR News: Hundreds of people in Sudan have been killed in a surge of violence in the past week

Hundreds of people in Sudan have been killed in a surge of violence in the past week
Even for a war as brutal as the one in Sudan, this past week has been one of the deadliest. Hundreds of people have been killed by bombings and revenge attacks, tens of thousands more were displaced.

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NPR News: Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
After-school activities will still be suspended Monday and Tuesday.

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NPR News: Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest
Observers said the election took place in a "divisive" environment marked by intimidation and instances of vote buying and physical violence.

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NPR News: The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond

The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond
Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats.

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NPR News: Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza

Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza
The Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said that 11 women and 2 children were among those killed in the strikes late Saturday on several homes and buildings in the northern town of Beit Lahiya.

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NPR News: The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences

The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences
A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6. They were not the only Marines there. NPR asked the Corps' top officer a question: Do the Marines have an extremism problem?

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NPR News: GOP lawsuits about an obscure immigration database may set up election challenges

GOP lawsuits about an obscure immigration database may set up election challenges
Florida, Texas and Ohio have filed last-minute lawsuits against the Biden administration demanding data about the citizenship of voters on their state rolls. One expert calls these "zombie" lawsuits.

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NPR News: Sun, sea and sirens: A summer in Odesa

Sun, sea and sirens: A summer in Odesa
This summer, despite the ongoing conflict, photographer Simona Supino captured an Odesa, Ukraine's coastal jewel, determined to hold onto its vibrancy and sense of normalcy.

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NPR News: Israel's military is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Iran

Israel's military is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Iran
The Israeli military has confirmed it is conducting airstrikes on "military targets in Iran," as Tehran is rocked by a series of late night explosions.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Donald Trump and Kamila Harris will campaign in Texas. Georgia grapples with heated political climate and potential for violence. LA County's DA recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced.

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NPR News: McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak

McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak
A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, restaurant chain officials said.

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NPR News: King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Britain's handling of its involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade is seen by many as a litmus test for the Commonwealth's adaptation to a modern-day world.

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NPR News: A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order
Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies.

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NPR News: A Good Guy: 279 Hours

A Good Guy: 279 Hours
"Have you ever tried to overthrow the U.S. government?" Marine Sgt. Joshua Abate was in the middle of a routine polygraph test to receive top-secret clearance when he made an extraordinary admission: He had followed the crowd that broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This admission leads to a different kind of January 6 story. Abate says he's not an insurrectionist. So why did it take him so long to talk openly about that day? To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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NPR News: North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
The estimate includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms.

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NPR News: U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training

U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training
The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops.

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NPR News: Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues

Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues
Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35%. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday.

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NPR News: Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow

Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow
Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. It comes as the company is set to release disappointing quarterly earnings amid production and quality control problems.

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NPR News: Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers
A federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over his New York City apartment and various other assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

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NPR News: Even in death, Alexei Navalny hasn't given up the fight against corruption in Russia

Even in death, Alexei Navalny hasn't given up the fight against corruption in Russia
In his posthumous memoir, Patriot, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny wrote - "If they do finally whack me, the book will be my memorial." Though his voice has fallen silent, his wife Yulia Navalnaya is sharing his message. She now leads the movement her husband started, fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Donald Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies. Judge hears arguments to block Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana schools. Russia hosts emerging nations summit.

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NPR News: Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting

Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting
The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man who was fatally shot by eight police officers, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron, the mayor's office said.

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NPR News: Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Marcelo Pérez continued to work as a peace activist despite threats. Advocates say he did not receive the government protection he needed.

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NPR News: Iraqi Kurds go to the polls with a flagging economy top of mind

Iraqi Kurds go to the polls with a flagging economy top of mind
Parliamentary elections were postponed several times amid disputes over the election law and procedures.

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NPR News: Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas

Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas
Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

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NPR News: Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users

Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users
The digital library's website was defaced earlier this month with a message boasting its theft of Internet Archive users' sensitive records. The nonprofit said it's working to bolster security.

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NPR News: Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, saying it's targeting Hezbollah's financial arm

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, saying it's targeting Hezbollah's financial arm
Israel's military said it was targeting a Hezbollah financial unit that's used to pay operatives and buy arms. The nonprofit provides financial services and is also used by ordinary Lebanese.

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