NPR News: Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds
Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.

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NPR News: Netanyahu seeks pardon from corruption charges he faces in Israel

Netanyahu seeks pardon from corruption charges he faces in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a pardon of the breach of trust, bribery and fraud charges he's been facing for the past several years.

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NPR News: Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country.

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NPR News: Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal
Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: 4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California

4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California
Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday.

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NPR News: Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.
The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.

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NPR News: Trump plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez

Trump plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

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NPR News: Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft

Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft
A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus.

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NPR News: Trump vows 'permanent pause' on some immigration after National Guard shooting

Trump vows 'permanent pause' on some immigration after National Guard shooting
After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries.

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NPR News: Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood."

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NPR News: Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for peace on his first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for peace on his first foreign trip
The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he arrived in Ankara, welcomed on the tarmac by a military guard of honor and at the presidential palace by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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NPR News: Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94, with hundreds still missing

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94, with hundreds still missing
Hong Kong authorities say at least 94 people have died killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday.

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NPR News: 3 unique Thanksgiving traditions from across the country

3 unique Thanksgiving traditions from across the country
From a turkey toss to a seasonal feast for zoo residents, here's a roundup of untraditional Thanksgiving traditions from across the country.

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NPR News: At least 44 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

At least 44 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze
A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 44 people have died in the fire and 279 people are still missing.

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NPR News: President Trump makes a statement about the National Guard shooting in D.C.

President Trump makes a statement about the National Guard shooting in D.C.
President Trump addresses the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The shooting happened just a few blocks from the White House.

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NPR News: Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid.

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NPR News: Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison

Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison
Italy's parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.

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NPR News: X's new location feature sparks controversy, but is the data reliable?

X's new location feature sparks controversy, but is the data reliable?
The new location feature suggested that some influencer accounts are based thousands of miles away from the countries they weigh in on. But X has explained very little about the data and how it works.

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NPR News: Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime

Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime
The Trump administration's terror designation of Venezuela's leader is raising questions about whether the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign is really a bid for regime change.

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NPR News: More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston

More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston
More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston. Authorities said Monday that no injuries were reported.

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NPR News: In Geneva, U.S. and Ukraine officials report progress on ending war with Russia

In Geneva, U.S. and Ukraine officials report progress on ending war with Russia
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they'd made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details after discussing the American proposal to achieve peace.

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NPR News: The U.S. Transportation Department is urging air passengers to be on good behavior

The U.S. Transportation Department is urging air passengers to be on good behavior
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants air travelers to be nice this holiday season. A new DOT campaign asks passengers to help each other and thank flight attendants.

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NPR News: Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children

Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged.

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NPR News: Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children

Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged.

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NPR News: This civics competition lets high school students have their day in court

This civics competition lets high school students have their day in court
A month-long moot court program in New York City lets students prosecute — and defend — cases, offering real-world lessons in how government works.

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NPR News: Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go

Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go
A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for the holiday, according to AAA. Here are some weather and traffic factors to keep in mind.

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NPR News: Across Europe, the left searches for its next 'Mamdani'

Across Europe, the left searches for its next 'Mamdani'
The New York mayor-elect's unexpected victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.

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NPR News: The Saudi crown prince's U.S. trip is drawing scrutiny from 9/11 families

The Saudi crown prince's U.S. trip is drawing scrutiny from 9/11 families
Brett Eagleson, whose father died on 9/11, discusses how families of the victims reacted to the Saudi crown prince's visit to the United States.

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NPR News: The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys

The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys
Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.

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NPR News: France recognizing a Palestinian state means everything to activist Ofer Bronchtein

France recognizing a Palestinian state means everything to activist Ofer Bronchtein
In late-night calls, Ofer Bronchtein, a French-Israeli activist, persuaded the French president to draft his historic plan to recognize a Palestinian state.

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NPR News: Meet the peace activist who persuaded France's Macron to recognize a Palestinian state

Meet the peace activist who persuaded France's Macron to recognize a Palestinian state
Israeli-French peace activist Ofer Bronchtein helped shape President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this year. Here's how he did it.

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NPR News: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased

Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.

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NPR News: Analyst talks about potential deal to end the war in Ukraine

Analyst talks about potential deal to end the war in Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Hanna Shelest of the Foreign Policy Council's Ukrainian Prism think tank about reports of a deal negotiated by the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Pras Michel of the Fugees sentenced to 14 years over illegal campaign donations

Pras Michel of the Fugees sentenced to 14 years over illegal campaign donations
The Grammy-winning artist was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling foreign contributions to former President Obama's 2012 campaign.

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NPR News: Fire prompts evacuations at U.N. climate talks in Brazil; 13 suffer smoke inhalation

Fire prompts evacuations at U.N. climate talks in Brazil; 13 suffer smoke inhalation
Officials say a fire that spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil has prompted evacuations on the next-to-last day of the conference.

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NPR News: Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country

Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country
As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.

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NPR News: U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds

U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign.

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NPR News: What's next now that Trump has signed a bill releasing the Epstein files

What's next now that Trump has signed a bill releasing the Epstein files
President Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now, there's a 30-day countdown for the DOJ to produce those records.

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NPR News: Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat

Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat
The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden.

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NPR News: Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people

Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 13 people and wounded several others, state media and government officials said.

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NPR News: Texas appeals ruling that Trump-urged voting map is racial gerrymandering

Texas appeals ruling that Trump-urged voting map is racial gerrymandering
A federal court in El Paso ruled that the redistricting backed by Trump and Republicans to reshape the map for the 2026 midterms illegally weakened the voting power of minorities.

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NPR News: Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S.

Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S.
The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S.

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NPR News: Texas court blocks Trump-backed redistricting plan

Texas court blocks Trump-backed redistricting plan
A federal court has blocked the Republican-led redistricting of the congressional map in Texas, dealing a blow to President Trump's effort to shape the landscape for next year's midterm elections.

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NPR News: UN Security Council approves international peacekeeping force for Gaza

UN Security Council approves international peacekeeping force for Gaza
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, authorizing a temporary international force to help stabilize the enclave after two years of war.

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NPR News: Tennessee judge blocks deployment of National Guard in Memphis

Tennessee judge blocks deployment of National Guard in Memphis
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.

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NPR News: The U.N. Security Council approves a U.S. plan for a Gaza stabilization force

The U.N. Security Council approves a U.S. plan for a Gaza stabilization force
The plan authorizes a security force in the devastated territory and envisions a possible path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote.

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NPR News: What to know about names such as Operation Charlotte's Web

What to know about names such as Operation Charlotte's Web
There is renewed criticism over the names of military and DHS operations, including the most recent, Operation Charlotte's Web.

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NPR News: Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago

Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago
The decision by the Defense Department comes as Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland have been stalled for weeks by the courts.

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NPR News: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Caribbean. Here's its backstory

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Caribbean. Here's its backstory
It was deployed to support Operation Southern Spear. The ship is the first of a new class of aircraft carriers being built for the U.S. military.

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NPR News: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Caribbean. Here's its backstory

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Caribbean. Here's its backstory
It was deployed to support Operation Southern Spear. The ship is the first of a new class of aircraft carriers being built for the U.S. military.

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NPR News: Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos gathered Sunday in the capital in the largest rally so far to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful members of Congress and top government officials.

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NPR News: How do you find peace after war? A combat vet and NPR reporter's bond points a way

How do you find peace after war? A combat vet and NPR reporter's bond points a way
NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.

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NPR News: Trump issues two pardons related to Jan. 6 investigation

Trump issues two pardons related to Jan. 6 investigation
President Donald Trump has issued two pardons related to the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, including for a woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents.

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NPR News: Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.

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NPR News: At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes

At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.

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NPR News: Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months.

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NPR News: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Trump's executive order comes after voters in off-year elections this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.

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NPR News: 'Much more than a job': Food bank workers reflect on the joy they find in their work

'Much more than a job': Food bank workers reflect on the joy they find in their work
Cyndi Kirkhart and Scott Thompson of the Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington, West Virginia, talk about how they met and the rewards of feeding the hungry.

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NPR News: Ecuador to vote on whether to allow foreign military bases back in the country

Ecuador to vote on whether to allow foreign military bases back in the country
Ecuador votes Sunday in a referendum that, among other measures, will ask whether to allow U.S. military bases back in the country to help fight narco-trafficking.

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NPR News: Russia's massive attack on Kyiv kills at least 4 people, injures dozens of others

Russia's massive attack on Kyiv kills at least 4 people, injures dozens of others
At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the overnight attack, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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NPR News: Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed

Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed.

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NPR News: U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.

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NPR News: Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust

Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust
Missouri's governor recently authorized the state's National Guard to assist ICE with clerical duties. Black police officers fear the trust they've built with communities of color could take years to rebuild.

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NPR News: 3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan

3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan
Experts in the mortgage industry are skeptical. Buyers would pay less each month, but would end up paying more over time. Here's what to know about the proposed 50-year mortgages.

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NPR News: Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92

Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92
In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

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NPR News: Why flight disruptions could linger even after the government shutdown ends

Why flight disruptions could linger even after the government shutdown ends
Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.

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NPR News: Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.

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NPR News: Hundreds of flights are cancelled as air traffic controllers work without pay

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as air traffic controllers work without pay
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.

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NPR News: Israel extends detention of Florida teen accused of stone-throwing

Israel extends detention of Florida teen accused of stone-throwing
Israel has extended the detention of a Florida teen accused of throwing stones in the West Bank. He's been held nearly nine months without a trial and faces up to 20 years if convicted.

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NPR News: Atletico Madrid coming under U.S. ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital

Atletico Madrid coming under U.S. ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital
Atletico Madrid is about to come under American ownership. The Spanish giant has announced that Apollo Sports Capital will become the soccer club's majority shareholder early next year.

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NPR News: Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths

Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths
The families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners.

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NPR News: Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa

Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false and politically driven.

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NPR News: Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown

Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

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NPR News: MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches
Two Major League Baseball pitchers have been indicted on charges they took bribes to give bettors advance notice of the types of pitches they'd throw and intentionally tossed balls instead of strikes.

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NPR News: Some UPS and FedEx planes are grounded. What does that mean for holiday shipping?

Some UPS and FedEx planes are grounded. What does that mean for holiday shipping?
UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.

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NPR News: How to minimize travel delays as FAA mandates airlines to cut down on flights

How to minimize travel delays as FAA mandates airlines to cut down on flights
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Suzanne Rowan Kelleher of Forbes about how travelers can try to minimize delays now and in the holiday season given the FAA-mandated flight cancellations.

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NPR News: Mumbai's pigeon lovers are fighting back against a ban on feeding them

Mumbai's pigeon lovers are fighting back against a ban on feeding them
Mumbai's civic body has banned pigeon feeding. It says the growing pigeon population is causing respiratory issues. Pigeon-lovers are fighting back.

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NPR News: Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo

Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last."

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NPR News: Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines

Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday.

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NPR News: Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people

Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people
The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for immigrants and Americans alike.

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NPR News: What to know about the 5 hostages whose remains are still in Gaza

What to know about the 5 hostages whose remains are still in Gaza
In the most recent release, Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. He was identified as Lior Rudaeff, who was 61 when he was killed.

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NPR News: UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx will ground their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes "out of an abundance of caution" following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky.

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NPR News: Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals

Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals
A federal judge ordered the government to fully fund food aid by Friday. The Trump administration's appeal was denied, so it's asking appealed, saying it's up to Congress to fund SNAP.

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NPR News: An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began

An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort.

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NPR News: The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect

The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.

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NPR News: Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic boost to Trump initiative

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic boost to Trump initiative
The action, announced Thursday, is largely seen as symbolic. Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.

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NPR News: After battering the Philippines, deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward Vietnam

After battering the Philippines, deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward Vietnam
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces.

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NPR News: FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety

FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

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NPR News: Despite higher tourist visa fees, more Mexicans are visiting the U.S.

Despite higher tourist visa fees, more Mexicans are visiting the U.S.
The U.S. is seeing a decline in international tourists this year, about 9 percent. The number of Canadian visitors has plummeted. But after an initial drop, there's an uptick in travelers from Mexico.

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NPR News: A mayor with global roots: Zohran Mamdani's rise resonates far beyond New York

A mayor with global roots: Zohran Mamdani's rise resonates far beyond New York
Uganda-born son of Indian immigrants turned NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing global attention — especially from progressives eyeing his playbook.

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NPR News: Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.

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NPR News: Democrat Spanberger wins Virginia governor race with message on DOGE, cost of living

Democrat Spanberger wins Virginia governor race with message on DOGE, cost of living
Spanberger, a former congresswoman, flips the governor's mansion from red to blue after campaigning against the Trump administration's federal layoffs and tariffs.

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NPR News: Pentagon pilot program trains students to be future federal workers

Pentagon pilot program trains students to be future federal workers
Between DOGE and the government shutdown, it's a tough time to be a federal worker. But students in a Pentagon-funded pilot program are excited about working for the government.

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NPR News: Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer is thrown into jail

Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer is thrown into jail
A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.

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NPR News: Los Angeles celebrates the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series championship

Los Angeles celebrates the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series championship
The Dodgers are the first repeat World Series champions since 2000 when the New York Yankees won three in a row. Already, people in Los Angeles are looking ahead to next season to equal the feat.

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NPR News: The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option

The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.

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NPR News: Some lawmakers are worried that Trump is dragging the U.S. into war with Venezuela

Some lawmakers are worried that Trump is dragging the U.S. into war with Venezuela
President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification.

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NPR News: Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan

Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan
The mayor of the Uruapan municipality, in the western state of Michoacan, was gunned down Saturday night in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said.

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NPR News: Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP

Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP
President Trump's administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will continue to fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using contingency funds.

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NPR News: Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Israel says the remains of three hostages have been handed over from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts as a month-old ceasefire holds.

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NPR News: In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence

In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence
Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city.

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NPR News: US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers

US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers
The U.S. military has carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea.

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NPR News: Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here's what to know

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here's what to know
Love it or hate it, many will turn their clocks back on Sunday. The debate — whether or not to make daylight saving time permanent — continues.

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NPR News: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims
President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

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NPR News: 2 more suspects are charged in the Louvre jewel heist

2 more suspects are charged in the Louvre jewel heist
A man and a woman, both in their late 30s, were charged with organized crime and being an accomplice, respectively. In total, four people have been charged in connection to the brazen theft.

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NPR News: In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump

In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump
California's vote Tuesday on whether to redistrict congressional seats could be important in determining who controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

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NPR News: Fewer students are missing school. These state policies may have helped

Fewer students are missing school. These state policies may have helped
A new study says several states are doing the right things to get students to show up to school regularly.

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