Limited revelers return to Times Square to usher in 2022
New York City said it limited the number of people in Times Square to about 15,000 this year, after forgoing a public event a year ago.
Read more on NPR
Friday, 31 December 2021
Thursday, 30 December 2021
NPR News: Thousands flee their homes as fast-moving winds drive wildfires in Colorado
Thousands flee their homes as fast-moving winds drive wildfires in Colorado
Colorado's governor has declared a state of emergency as winds are driving several large grass fires. Two towns in Boulder County have been evacuated with more than 20,000 people fleeing the fires.
Read more on NPR
Colorado's governor has declared a state of emergency as winds are driving several large grass fires. Two towns in Boulder County have been evacuated with more than 20,000 people fleeing the fires.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Coloradans are forced to evacuate as a wind-fueled wildfire threatens 2 towns
Coloradans are forced to evacuate as a wind-fueled wildfire threatens 2 towns
Thousands of residents in two communities near Denver were ordered to evacuate Thursday as a wildfire engulfed parts of the area in smoky, orangish skies and winds gusted up to 150 mph.
Read more on NPR
Thousands of residents in two communities near Denver were ordered to evacuate Thursday as a wildfire engulfed parts of the area in smoky, orangish skies and winds gusted up to 150 mph.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden again calls on Putin to de-escalate tensions along Ukraine border
Biden again calls on Putin to de-escalate tensions along Ukraine border
It was the second time the two leaders spoke this month, as Russia has assembled as many as 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, prompting fears of an invasion.
Read more on NPR
It was the second time the two leaders spoke this month, as Russia has assembled as many as 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, prompting fears of an invasion.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden again calls on Putin to de-escalate tensions along Ukraine border
Biden again calls on Putin to de-escalate tensions along Ukraine border
It was the second time the two leaders spoke this month, as Russia has assembled as many as 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, prompting fears of an invasion.
Read more on NPR
It was the second time the two leaders spoke this month, as Russia has assembled as many as 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, prompting fears of an invasion.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York jury finds Teva Pharmaceuticals liable in the opioid crisis
New York jury finds Teva Pharmaceuticals liable in the opioid crisis
A jury in New York has found Teva Pharmaceutical liable for fueling the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.
Read more on NPR
A jury in New York has found Teva Pharmaceutical liable for fueling the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.
Read more on NPR
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
NPR News: Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls
The British socialite was accused of procuring underage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. After six days of deliberation, the jury found her guilty on five of six counts.
Read more on NPR
The British socialite was accused of procuring underage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. After six days of deliberation, the jury found her guilty on five of six counts.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
The two world leaders will hold their second call this month amid Russia's continued military build-up near its border with Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
The two world leaders will hold their second call this month amid Russia's continued military build-up near its border with Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: 'Fresh Air' remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu
'Fresh Air' remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The South African leader was key to the anti-apartheid movement. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and preached forgiveness. Tutu died Dec. 26. Originally broadcast in '84 and '99.
Read more on NPR
The South African leader was key to the anti-apartheid movement. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and preached forgiveness. Tutu died Dec. 26. Originally broadcast in '84 and '99.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
An American was locked up in Syria. A pact with a British inmate may have saved him
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes' detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Delta wanted isolation cut to 5 days. A flight attendants' union opposes the change
Delta wanted isolation cut to 5 days. A flight attendants' union opposes the change
Some workers are concerned about new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shortens the isolation period for COVID-19 cases.
Read more on NPR
Some workers are concerned about new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shortens the isolation period for COVID-19 cases.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state's hospitals
COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state's hospitals
ICU workers at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, say the COVID-19 spike feels like a never-ending tsunami. Most of the patients in the unit have not been vaccinated.
Read more on NPR
ICU workers at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, say the COVID-19 spike feels like a never-ending tsunami. Most of the patients in the unit have not been vaccinated.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: LA police post store shooting video in which officer's bullet killed teen bystander
LA police post store shooting video in which officer's bullet killed teen bystander
The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an incident in which an officer fired at an assault suspect and also killed a 14-year-old girl in a department store dressing room.
Read more on NPR
The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an incident in which an officer fired at an assault suspect and also killed a 14-year-old girl in a department store dressing room.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: 'You never get over it.' Remembering the EF5 tornado that hit Joplin in 2011
'You never get over it.' Remembering the EF5 tornado that hit Joplin in 2011
One of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history struck Joplin, Mo., a little over 10 years ago. Despite a massive recovery effort, the survivors still bear psychological scars.
Read more on NPR
One of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history struck Joplin, Mo., a little over 10 years ago. Despite a massive recovery effort, the survivors still bear psychological scars.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: 'Morning Edition' producers highlight their favorite stories of 2021
'Morning Edition' producers highlight their favorite stories of 2021
Some of the producers at Morning Edition talk about the memorable stories they worked on in 2021.
Read more on NPR
Some of the producers at Morning Edition talk about the memorable stories they worked on in 2021.
Read more on NPR
Tuesday, 28 December 2021
NPR News: The nation's capital is the worst place for COVID-19 infections right now
The nation's capital is the worst place for COVID-19 infections right now
Washington, D.C. is considered the highest-risk place for COVID infection in the nation. Data shows D.C. experienced 1,192 new cases per day and 169 cases per 100,000 as of Monday.
Read more on NPR
Washington, D.C. is considered the highest-risk place for COVID infection in the nation. Data shows D.C. experienced 1,192 new cases per day and 169 cases per 100,000 as of Monday.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: These are the top stories NPR's correspondents around the world recommend from 2021
These are the top stories NPR's correspondents around the world recommend from 2021
We asked the network's international journalists to pick one story from the year you should check out. Here are their selections.
Read more on NPR
We asked the network's international journalists to pick one story from the year you should check out. Here are their selections.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron cases arrive in Michigan as the state is still dealing with delta variant
Omicron cases arrive in Michigan as the state is still dealing with delta variant
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive, about requested federal support as the White House says state solutions are needed to fight increased cases.
Read more on NPR
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive, about requested federal support as the White House says state solutions are needed to fight increased cases.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: These are the top stories NPR's correspondents around the world recommend from 2021
These are the top stories NPR's correspondents around the world recommend from 2021
We asked the network's international journalists to pick one story from the year you should check out. Here are their selections.
Read more on NPR
We asked the network's international journalists to pick one story from the year you should check out. Here are their selections.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Sun Belt is making a big play for the hot electric vehicle market
The Sun Belt is making a big play for the hot electric vehicle market
Georgia recently nabbed an agreement for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant. Rivian is one of the hot new electric vehicle startups.
Read more on NPR
Georgia recently nabbed an agreement for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant. Rivian is one of the hot new electric vehicle startups.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: In 1 day, a 6th-grader gave a classmate the Heimlich and saved a woman from a fire
In 1 day, a 6th-grader gave a classmate the Heimlich and saved a woman from a fire
An 11-year-old boy from Oklahoma is being honored for his heroism. Davyon Johnson was named an honorary member of both the sheriff's office and the police force.
Read more on NPR
An 11-year-old boy from Oklahoma is being honored for his heroism. Davyon Johnson was named an honorary member of both the sheriff's office and the police force.
Read more on NPR
Monday, 27 December 2021
NPR News: Fauci says New York was right to ease quarantine rules for health care workers
Fauci says New York was right to ease quarantine rules for health care workers
Vaccinated health care staff and other essential workers can return to work five days — rather than the previous 10 days — after a positive COVID-19 test if they meet certain safety standards.
Read more on NPR
Vaccinated health care staff and other essential workers can return to work five days — rather than the previous 10 days — after a positive COVID-19 test if they meet certain safety standards.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. regulators step up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
U.S. regulators step up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's opening an engineering analysis to evaluate whether previous recalls of some Hyandai and Kia models covered enough vehicles.
Read more on NPR
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's opening an engineering analysis to evaluate whether previous recalls of some Hyandai and Kia models covered enough vehicles.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Myanmar court postpones verdicts in second case against Suu Kyi
Myanmar court postpones verdicts in second case against Suu Kyi
The case is among many brought against the 76-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate since the army seized power on Feb. 1.
Read more on NPR
The case is among many brought against the 76-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate since the army seized power on Feb. 1.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Read more on NPR
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Habitat For Humanity creates its first 3D-printed home
Habitat For Humanity creates its first 3D-printed home
The printing technology meant it took just 12 hours to build the 1,200-square-foot home. The house in Williamsburg, Va., comes with a computer file to print replacement knobs and light switch covers.
Read more on NPR
The printing technology meant it took just 12 hours to build the 1,200-square-foot home. The house in Williamsburg, Va., comes with a computer file to print replacement knobs and light switch covers.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: omicron surge, travelers face flight cancellations, Desmond Tutu dies
News brief: omicron surge, travelers face flight cancellations, Desmond Tutu dies
The U.S. is in another COVID surge, due to the omicron variant. Holiday travelers find hundreds of flights are canceled. South Africa begins a week of mourning for the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Read more on NPR
The U.S. is in another COVID surge, due to the omicron variant. Holiday travelers find hundreds of flights are canceled. South Africa begins a week of mourning for the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Read more on NPR
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why Sunbelt states are lobbying hard to attract electric car makers
Why Sunbelt states are lobbying hard to attract electric car makers
States in the South, such as Georgia, are aggressively wooing electric vehicle makers and suppliers — as they seek to chip away at the auto dominance Michigan has held for more than a century.
Read more on NPR
States in the South, such as Georgia, are aggressively wooing electric vehicle makers and suppliers — as they seek to chip away at the auto dominance Michigan has held for more than a century.
Read more on NPR
Sunday, 26 December 2021
NPR News: Sudanese activists want the U.S. to support their push for democracy
Sudanese activists want the U.S. to support their push for democracy
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, about the ongoing conflicts in that region.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, about the ongoing conflicts in that region.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A revolutionary movement for democracy has taken hold in Sudan, led by young people
A revolutionary movement for democracy has taken hold in Sudan, led by young people
A huge network of resistance committees has transformed public protest in Sudan, challenging the new junta.
Read more on NPR
A huge network of resistance committees has transformed public protest in Sudan, challenging the new junta.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: NPR's East Africa correspondent asks interviewees the songs they carried through 2021
NPR's East Africa correspondent asks interviewees the songs they carried through 2021
Music was a buoy during the turbulent times of 2021. Here's a sampling of some meaningful tracks.
Read more on NPR
Music was a buoy during the turbulent times of 2021. Here's a sampling of some meaningful tracks.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A biblical rest from farming in Israel could help Gaza's growers. They are waiting
A biblical rest from farming in Israel could help Gaza's growers. They are waiting
For Orthodox Jews during a yearlong agricultural sabbath, Israel pledged to lift some restrictions on produce from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian farmers in Gaza are wondering what's taking so long.
Read more on NPR
For Orthodox Jews during a yearlong agricultural sabbath, Israel pledged to lift some restrictions on produce from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian farmers in Gaza are wondering what's taking so long.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A biblical rest from farming in Israel could help Gaza's growers. They are waiting
A biblical rest from farming in Israel could help Gaza's growers. They are waiting
For Orthodox Jews during a yearlong agricultural sabbath, Israel pledged to lift some restrictions on produce from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian farmers in Gaza are wondering what's taking so long.
Read more on NPR
For Orthodox Jews during a yearlong agricultural sabbath, Israel pledged to lift some restrictions on produce from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian farmers in Gaza are wondering what's taking so long.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: NYC bans natural gas in new buildings in an effort to combat climate change
NYC bans natural gas in new buildings in an effort to combat climate change
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to David Iaconangelo of E&E News about New York City's recent ban on natural gas in new buildings and its national implications.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to David Iaconangelo of E&E News about New York City's recent ban on natural gas in new buildings and its national implications.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has died.
Read more on NPR
Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has died.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has died.
Read more on NPR
Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has died.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Desmond Tutu's laugh was contagious. His fight for freedom was deadly serious
Desmond Tutu's laugh was contagious. His fight for freedom was deadly serious
Desmond Tutu will be remembered for helping end apartheid. But also for his memorable laugh, an infectious, cackling, howl employed in the service of easing tensions in a very tense nation.
Read more on NPR
Desmond Tutu will be remembered for helping end apartheid. But also for his memorable laugh, an infectious, cackling, howl employed in the service of easing tensions in a very tense nation.
Read more on NPR
Saturday, 25 December 2021
NPR News: COVID-19 outbreaks hit 3 cruise ships as Florida breaks record for new cases
COVID-19 outbreaks hit 3 cruise ships as Florida breaks record for new cases
An undisclosed number of passengers and crew aboard the Carnival Freedom tested positive. It was the third outbreak this week affecting ships operated by Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
Read more on NPR
An undisclosed number of passengers and crew aboard the Carnival Freedom tested positive. It was the third outbreak this week affecting ships operated by Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: El Salvador frees 3 women who were sentenced to 30 years under anti-abortion laws
El Salvador frees 3 women who were sentenced to 30 years under anti-abortion laws
President Nayib Bukele's government has freed three Salvadoran women who were sentenced to 30 years in prison under the nation's strict anti-abortion laws after suffering obstetric emergencies.
Read more on NPR
President Nayib Bukele's government has freed three Salvadoran women who were sentenced to 30 years in prison under the nation's strict anti-abortion laws after suffering obstetric emergencies.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Photos: Whirling dervish ritual honors Rumi, the Sufi mystic poet
Photos: Whirling dervish ritual honors Rumi, the Sufi mystic poet
Each year, thousands of people travel to the Turkish city of Konya to attend a series of events and ceremonies that mark the death of the 13th-century Islamic poet, scholar and Sufi mystic Rumi.
Read more on NPR
Each year, thousands of people travel to the Turkish city of Konya to attend a series of events and ceremonies that mark the death of the 13th-century Islamic poet, scholar and Sufi mystic Rumi.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility
Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as COVID-19 infections surge in Italy.
Read more on NPR
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as COVID-19 infections surge in Italy.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. air strikes have killed thousands of civilians, NYT Magazine investigation finds
U.S. air strikes have killed thousands of civilians, NYT Magazine investigation finds
Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Read more on NPR
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Chaplain David Sparks has provided comfort at Dover Air Force Base for 40 years
Chaplain David Sparks has provided comfort at Dover Air Force Base for 40 years
Scott Simon talks with Chaplain David Sparks, who comforted the families of fallen service members at Dover Air Force Base for more than 40 years.
Read more on NPR
Scott Simon talks with Chaplain David Sparks, who comforted the families of fallen service members at Dover Air Force Base for more than 40 years.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. air strikes have killed thousands of civilians, NYT Magazine investigation finds
U.S. air strikes have killed thousands of civilians, NYT Magazine investigation finds
Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.
Read more on NPR
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Read more on NPR
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.
Read more on NPR
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Miami wants to become crypto's financial capital. New York's response? Bring it on
Miami wants to become crypto's financial capital. New York's response? Bring it on
Miami and New York City are racing to become the country's next "crypto capital" at a time when many see virtual currencies as the future of finance.
Read more on NPR
Miami and New York City are racing to become the country's next "crypto capital" at a time when many see virtual currencies as the future of finance.
Read more on NPR
Friday, 24 December 2021
NPR News: Once again, COVID means scaled-back Christmas celebrations around the world
Once again, COVID means scaled-back Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans.
Read more on NPR
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: An Idaho sheriff faces calls to resign after allegedly aiming a gun at church teens
An Idaho sheriff faces calls to resign after allegedly aiming a gun at church teens
Sheriff Craig Rowland faces felony criminal charges following the incident. Critics say he also used racist language to describe members of Idaho's Shoshone-Bannock tribal community.
Read more on NPR
Sheriff Craig Rowland faces felony criminal charges following the incident. Critics say he also used racist language to describe members of Idaho's Shoshone-Bannock tribal community.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Short staffed from omicron, airlines canceled some Christmas Eve flights last minute
Short staffed from omicron, airlines canceled some Christmas Eve flights last minute
Many holiday travelers had Christmas Eve flights canceled at the last minute because of the surge in the omicron variant. Airlines say a spike in cases has left them short staffed.
Read more on NPR
Many holiday travelers had Christmas Eve flights canceled at the last minute because of the surge in the omicron variant. Airlines say a spike in cases has left them short staffed.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: COVID cases in meatpacking plants impacted workers and their rural communities
COVID cases in meatpacking plants impacted workers and their rural communities
A year and a half after COVID-19 outbreaks tore through many of the nation's meatpacking plants, workers and their towns are still working on ways to enhance safety.
Read more on NPR
A year and a half after COVID-19 outbreaks tore through many of the nation's meatpacking plants, workers and their towns are still working on ways to enhance safety.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
Read more on NPR
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
Read more on NPR
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
Read more on NPR
Thursday, 23 December 2021
NPR News: Meet 4 people who worry about CTE, but never played in the NFL
Meet 4 people who worry about CTE, but never played in the NFL
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is infamous in the NFL. But there's a quiet population of everyday people who never played pro sports yet fear CTE. Here are some of their stories.
Read more on NPR
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is infamous in the NFL. But there's a quiet population of everyday people who never played pro sports yet fear CTE. Here are some of their stories.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'
The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'
Fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection was the "Big Lie" that Donald Trump won the election. One year later, many warn that lie has metastasized and now poses an even graver threat to American democracy.
Read more on NPR
Fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection was the "Big Lie" that Donald Trump won the election. One year later, many warn that lie has metastasized and now poses an even graver threat to American democracy.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year
For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year
Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.
Read more on NPR
Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Everyday people fear they have CTE. A dubious market has sprung up to treat them
Everyday people fear they have CTE. A dubious market has sprung up to treat them
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) goes far beyond the NFL. Everyday men and women worry they have the fatal disease, and they've turned to questionable brain products for help.
Read more on NPR
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) goes far beyond the NFL. Everyday men and women worry they have the fatal disease, and they've turned to questionable brain products for help.
Read more on NPR
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
NPR News: Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump. 'Why would I not?'
Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump. 'Why would I not?'
In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
Read more on NPR
In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure
Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure
A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday and will be tested again in the coming days.
Read more on NPR
A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday and will be tested again in the coming days.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Experts find books, a coin and an envelope in Robert E. Lee statue's base
Experts find books, a coin and an envelope in Robert E. Lee statue's base
A small box was found in the pedestal that used to hold a statue of the Confederate general in Richmond, Va. It took hours for experts to open the box and find several water-damaged items inside.
Read more on NPR
A small box was found in the pedestal that used to hold a statue of the Confederate general in Richmond, Va. It took hours for experts to open the box and find several water-damaged items inside.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: As omicron surges, these states and cities are focused on giving out free COVID tests
As omicron surges, these states and cities are focused on giving out free COVID tests
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all have programs to offer free COVID testing to some or all of their residents. So do Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
Read more on NPR
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all have programs to offer free COVID testing to some or all of their residents. So do Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: 50 years ago this week President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act
50 years ago this week President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act
Five decades ago, the National Cancer Act became law. What did it take for cancer to go from an unmentionable disease to among the most visible and best-funded areas of medicine?
Read more on NPR
Five decades ago, the National Cancer Act became law. What did it take for cancer to go from an unmentionable disease to among the most visible and best-funded areas of medicine?
Read more on NPR
NPR News: In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
President Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
Read more on NPR
President Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
Read more on NPR
Tuesday, 21 December 2021
NPR News: Blinken talked about China and the Iran nuclear deal at end of year news conference
Blinken talked about China and the Iran nuclear deal at end of year news conference
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America's credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America's credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: European treasure hunter reunites American veteran with the bracelet he lost in 1945
European treasure hunter reunites American veteran with the bracelet he lost in 1945
A U.S. soldier overseas during World War II lost a bracelet inscribed with his sweetheart's name. A treasure hunter discovered it this fall, and returned it to its rightful owner.
Read more on NPR
A U.S. soldier overseas during World War II lost a bracelet inscribed with his sweetheart's name. A treasure hunter discovered it this fall, and returned it to its rightful owner.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Blinken talked about China and the Iran nuclear deal at end of year news conference
Blinken talked about China and the Iran nuclear deal at end of year news conference
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America's credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America's credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: President Biden addressed growing concerns about the omicron variant in speech
President Biden addressed growing concerns about the omicron variant in speech
President Biden is laying out his next steps for taking on the omicron variant, including giving out more at-home tests and sending support teams to overwhelmed hospitals.
Read more on NPR
President Biden is laying out his next steps for taking on the omicron variant, including giving out more at-home tests and sending support teams to overwhelmed hospitals.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A water diversion project that China is funding in Thailand is raising eyebrows
A water diversion project that China is funding in Thailand is raising eyebrows
Plans for a new water diversion project in Thailand are alarming environmentalists. And a Chinese state-owned firm offered to finance it, raising flags with those who fear China's growing influence.
Read more on NPR
Plans for a new water diversion project in Thailand are alarming environmentalists. And a Chinese state-owned firm offered to finance it, raising flags with those who fear China's growing influence.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: With omicron now dominant, depleted U.S. hospitals struggle to prepare for the worst
With omicron now dominant, depleted U.S. hospitals struggle to prepare for the worst
Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of Covid patients.
Read more on NPR
Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of Covid patients.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden to announce free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
Biden to announce free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
The U.S. government plans to buy a half billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Read more on NPR
The U.S. government plans to buy a half billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden to announce free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
Biden to announce free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
The U.S. government plans to buy a half billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Read more on NPR
The U.S. government plans to buy a half billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New wave of Syrian migrants fleeing post-war misery
New wave of Syrian migrants fleeing post-war misery
While the numbers are far below the levels during the height of the civil war, the number of Syrians applying for asylum in the EU increased 70% over last year.
Read more on NPR
While the numbers are far below the levels during the height of the civil war, the number of Syrians applying for asylum in the EU increased 70% over last year.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Mexican cartels turning to meth and fentanyl production
Mexican cartels turning to meth and fentanyl production
Cartels are increasingly turning to huge, industrial-scale labs to churn out synthetic drugs as they shift away from naturally grown drugs like opium and marijuana.
Read more on NPR
Cartels are increasingly turning to huge, industrial-scale labs to churn out synthetic drugs as they shift away from naturally grown drugs like opium and marijuana.
Read more on NPR
Monday, 20 December 2021
NPR News: Tennis star Peng Shuai says her accusations of sexual assault have been misunderstood
Tennis star Peng Shuai says her accusations of sexual assault have been misunderstood
Last month, the Chinese player posted on social media that a former top Communist Party official had assaulted her a decade ago. She then dropped out of sight, prompting concerns for her safety.
Read more on NPR
Last month, the Chinese player posted on social media that a former top Communist Party official had assaulted her a decade ago. She then dropped out of sight, prompting concerns for her safety.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Watch live: Closing arguments in Kim Potter's trial over the killing of Daunte Wright
Watch live: Closing arguments in Kim Potter's trial over the killing of Daunte Wright
Attorneys are making their closing arguments in the case of the former Minnesota police officer, who fatally killed Daunte Wright. Potter says she accidentally pulled her handgun instead of a Taser.
Read more on NPR
Attorneys are making their closing arguments in the case of the former Minnesota police officer, who fatally killed Daunte Wright. Potter says she accidentally pulled her handgun instead of a Taser.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Muslim-majority states gather to combat Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
Muslim-majority states gather to combat Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
An emergency meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation was convened on the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
An emergency meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation was convened on the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: COVID adds another layer of concern for Kentucky's tornado survivors
COVID adds another layer of concern for Kentucky's tornado survivors
It was another difficult weekend in western Kentucky as people try to recovery from devastating tornadoes. One complicating factor is the spreading omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
It was another difficult weekend in western Kentucky as people try to recovery from devastating tornadoes. One complicating factor is the spreading omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Nevada health officials reach out to Spanish speakers about COVID vaccinations
Nevada health officials reach out to Spanish speakers about COVID vaccinations
Nevada had not been doing vaccine outreach to rural Latinos until recently. Now, state health officials are ramping up efforts to administer shots and counter misinformation.
Read more on NPR
Nevada had not been doing vaccine outreach to rural Latinos until recently. Now, state health officials are ramping up efforts to administer shots and counter misinformation.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: California is positioning itself as a sanctuary for people seeking abortions
California is positioning itself as a sanctuary for people seeking abortions
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Toni G. Atkins, the head of California's Senate, about how the state is positioning itself at the forefront of abortion rights.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Toni G. Atkins, the head of California's Senate, about how the state is positioning itself at the forefront of abortion rights.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Muslim-majority states gather to combat Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
Muslim-majority states gather to combat Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
An emergency meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation was convened on the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
An emergency meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation was convened on the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.
Read more on NPR
Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: COVID is again raging across the U.S. just as Americans gather for the holidays
COVID is again raging across the U.S. just as Americans gather for the holidays
Sporting events and live theater announced cancellations amid major increases in new coronavirus cases, in large part because of the omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
Sporting events and live theater announced cancellations amid major increases in new coronavirus cases, in large part because of the omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
Sunday, 19 December 2021
NPR News: U.S. could see 1 million cases per day, warns departing NIH director Francis Collins
U.S. could see 1 million cases per day, warns departing NIH director Francis Collins
Collins is retiring after 12 years of leading the federal health agency. He parts with a warning about the dangers of yielding to pandemic fatigue. "The virus is not tired of us," he says.
Read more on NPR
Collins is retiring after 12 years of leading the federal health agency. He parts with a warning about the dangers of yielding to pandemic fatigue. "The virus is not tired of us," he says.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Chileans vote in runoff election for new president
Chileans vote in runoff election for new president
Chileans choose a president today in a runoff election. People in a small coastal fishing village are unhappy the choice is between one candidate on the far right and another on the far left.
Read more on NPR
Chileans choose a president today in a runoff election. People in a small coastal fishing village are unhappy the choice is between one candidate on the far right and another on the far left.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Revival of the Iran nuclear deal appears far-off
Revival of the Iran nuclear deal appears far-off
Scott Detrow gets an update on the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear deal talks in Vienna from journalist Negar Mortazavi.
Read more on NPR
Scott Detrow gets an update on the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear deal talks in Vienna from journalist Negar Mortazavi.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Our 11 most-read global pandemic stories of 2021
Our 11 most-read global pandemic stories of 2021
From India to Israel to white-tailed deer in Iowa harboring the coronavirus, our top COVID stories of the year reveal the ever-changing nature of the world's health crisis.
Read more on NPR
From India to Israel to white-tailed deer in Iowa harboring the coronavirus, our top COVID stories of the year reveal the ever-changing nature of the world's health crisis.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Flying Tigers: How a group of Americans ended up fighting for China in WW II
The Flying Tigers: How a group of Americans ended up fighting for China in WW II
In 1941, Japan was on the offensive against China. So China hired a group of Americans to fight back in the skies. Eighty years ago this week, they fought in their first battle.
Read more on NPR
In 1941, Japan was on the offensive against China. So China hired a group of Americans to fight back in the skies. Eighty years ago this week, they fought in their first battle.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Flying Tigers: How a group of Americans ended up fighting for China in WW II
The Flying Tigers: How a group of Americans ended up fighting for China in WW II
In 1941, Japan was on the offensive against China. So China hired a group of Americans to fight back in the skies. Eighty years ago this week, they fought in their first battle.
Read more on NPR
In 1941, Japan was on the offensive against China. So China hired a group of Americans to fight back in the skies. Eighty years ago this week, they fought in their first battle.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Our 11 most-read global pandemic stories of 2021
Our 11 most-read global pandemic stories of 2021
From India to Israel to white-tailed deer in Iowa harboring the coronavirus, our top COVID stories of the year reveal the ever-changing nature of the world's health crisis.
Read more on NPR
From India to Israel to white-tailed deer in Iowa harboring the coronavirus, our top COVID stories of the year reveal the ever-changing nature of the world's health crisis.
Read more on NPR
Saturday, 18 December 2021
NPR News: Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
Scott, a California native, was looking to help his patients who had eye disorders and discovered a way for the dangerous chemical to be used in medicine.
Read more on NPR
Scott, a California native, was looking to help his patients who had eye disorders and discovered a way for the dangerous chemical to be used in medicine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pakistan is trying to rally Muslim countries to help Afghanistan
Pakistan is trying to rally Muslim countries to help Afghanistan
Pakistan's foreign minister said his message to Sunday meeting is "Please do not abandon Afghanistan. Please engage. We are speaking for the people of Afghanistan."
Read more on NPR
Pakistan's foreign minister said his message to Sunday meeting is "Please do not abandon Afghanistan. Please engage. We are speaking for the people of Afghanistan."
Read more on NPR
Friday, 17 December 2021
NPR News: How to safely navigate the holidays amid rising COVID cases
How to safely navigate the holidays amid rising COVID cases
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID-19 case numbers.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID-19 case numbers.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron may be less severe in South Africa. That may not be the case for the U.S.
Omicron may be less severe in South Africa. That may not be the case for the U.S.
Researchers in South Africa have found that people infected with omicron, on average, are less likely to end up in the hospital. But the variant may act differently here in the U.S.
Read more on NPR
Researchers in South Africa have found that people infected with omicron, on average, are less likely to end up in the hospital. But the variant may act differently here in the U.S.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron may be less severe in South Africa. That may not be the case for the U.S.
Omicron may be less severe in South Africa. That may not be the case for the U.S.
Researchers in South Africa have found that people infected with omicron, on average, are less likely to end up in the hospital. But the variant may act differently here in the U.S.
Read more on NPR
Researchers in South Africa have found that people infected with omicron, on average, are less likely to end up in the hospital. But the variant may act differently here in the U.S.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kellogg's workers will vote on another tentative deal, but the strike may still go on
Kellogg's workers will vote on another tentative deal, but the strike may still go on
Union negotiators and company officials have reached another possible deal to end the months-long strike by 1,400 workers — but there are signs of opposition to the agreement.
Read more on NPR
Union negotiators and company officials have reached another possible deal to end the months-long strike by 1,400 workers — but there are signs of opposition to the agreement.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ghislaine Maxwell doesn't testify, as her defense team rests its case
Ghislaine Maxwell doesn't testify, as her defense team rests its case
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys rested their case after just two days of calling witnesses. Maxwell says she's being tried in lieu of Epstein, who died in federal prison.
Read more on NPR
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys rested their case after just two days of calling witnesses. Maxwell says she's being tried in lieu of Epstein, who died in federal prison.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Virginia's state legislature is a victim of ransomware attack
Virginia's state legislature is a victim of ransomware attack
The legislature is gearing up for its annual session next month and its bill drafting system is hobbled. It's forcing lawmakers to change how they do business.
Read more on NPR
The legislature is gearing up for its annual session next month and its bill drafting system is hobbled. It's forcing lawmakers to change how they do business.
Read more on NPR
Thursday, 16 December 2021
NPR News: Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
Read more on NPR
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
Read more on NPR
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Kashmir, closed mosque raises questions about India's religious freedom
In Kashmir, closed mosque raises questions about India's religious freedom
For Kashmiri Muslims the Jamia Masjid is a sacred venue, but it's been closed most Fridays for the past two years. The government has said those who manage it couldn't stop anti-India protests there.
Read more on NPR
For Kashmiri Muslims the Jamia Masjid is a sacred venue, but it's been closed most Fridays for the past two years. The government has said those who manage it couldn't stop anti-India protests there.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse calls for immediate action
Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse calls for immediate action
In Miami-Dade County, Fla., a grand jury issued a report on the collapse of a condo tower in Surfside that killed 98 people. Among its recommendations: inspect condo buildings every 10 years.
Read more on NPR
In Miami-Dade County, Fla., a grand jury issued a report on the collapse of a condo tower in Surfside that killed 98 people. Among its recommendations: inspect condo buildings every 10 years.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Kashmir, closed mosque raises questions about India's religious freedom
In Kashmir, closed mosque raises questions about India's religious freedom
For Kashmiri Muslims the Jamia Masjid is a sacred venue, but it's been closed most Fridays for the past two years. The government has said those who manage it couldn't stop anti-India protests there.
Read more on NPR
For Kashmiri Muslims the Jamia Masjid is a sacred venue, but it's been closed most Fridays for the past two years. The government has said those who manage it couldn't stop anti-India protests there.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Powerful typhoon hits Philippines, nearly 100,000 evacuated
Powerful typhoon hits Philippines, nearly 100,000 evacuated
A powerful typhoon slammed into the southeastern Philippines on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people. Officials say 10,000 villages lie in the projected path of the typhoon.
Read more on NPR
A powerful typhoon slammed into the southeastern Philippines on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people. Officials say 10,000 villages lie in the projected path of the typhoon.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: How children who survived deadly tornadoes are coping with the aftermath
How children who survived deadly tornadoes are coping with the aftermath
The tornadoes that raked across Kentucky killed dozens, injured hundreds and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes. The impacts are immeasurable and for kids, in particular, it's a difficult time.
Read more on NPR
The tornadoes that raked across Kentucky killed dozens, injured hundreds and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes. The impacts are immeasurable and for kids, in particular, it's a difficult time.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Lithuania closes embassy in China after last diplomats leave amid Taiwan spat
Lithuania closes embassy in China after last diplomats leave amid Taiwan spat
Lithuania says it's closed its embassy in Beijing and pulled its last diplomat out amid a spat over the European Union nation allowing Taiwan to open a representative office in the capital, Vilnius.
Read more on NPR
Lithuania says it's closed its embassy in Beijing and pulled its last diplomat out amid a spat over the European Union nation allowing Taiwan to open a representative office in the capital, Vilnius.
Read more on NPR
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
NPR News: California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
Starting Wednesday, a statewide mask mandate was back in effect, but vaccinated San Francisco residents will be allowed to go without face coverings inside gyms and workplaces.
Read more on NPR
Starting Wednesday, a statewide mask mandate was back in effect, but vaccinated San Francisco residents will be allowed to go without face coverings inside gyms and workplaces.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron spreads faster than any other variant, WHO says. It's now in 77 countries
Omicron spreads faster than any other variant, WHO says. It's now in 77 countries
"Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant," says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Read more on NPR
"Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant," says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A leader of an Ohio Muslim organization was fired for spying for a hate group
A leader of an Ohio Muslim organization was fired for spying for a hate group
The Columbus chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations fired its Executive and Legal Director Romin Iqbal after it discovered he was passing information to a "known anti-Muslim hate group."
Read more on NPR
The Columbus chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations fired its Executive and Legal Director Romin Iqbal after it discovered he was passing information to a "known anti-Muslim hate group."
Read more on NPR
NPR News: People in Kentucky are picking up the pieces in small towns hit by tornadoes
People in Kentucky are picking up the pieces in small towns hit by tornadoes
Thousands of people lost their homes and businesses in the tornadoes across Kentucky. Now, residents are sorting out how to move forward and whether or not to rebuild.
Read more on NPR
Thousands of people lost their homes and businesses in the tornadoes across Kentucky. Now, residents are sorting out how to move forward and whether or not to rebuild.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Where are the students? For a second straight year, school enrollment is dropping
Where are the students? For a second straight year, school enrollment is dropping
The declines many school districts reported last year have continued, an NPR investigation finds. What educators don't know is where those students have gone.
Read more on NPR
The declines many school districts reported last year have continued, an NPR investigation finds. What educators don't know is where those students have gone.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York City will allow 800,000 noncitizens to vote in local elections
New York City will allow 800,000 noncitizens to vote in local elections
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ron Hayduk, a professor of political science at San Francisco State University, about New York City allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in local elections.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ron Hayduk, a professor of political science at San Francisco State University, about New York City allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in local elections.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid
The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid
The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.
Read more on NPR
The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: D.C. sues groups over Capitol attack, pandemic deaths, tornado damage
News brief: D.C. sues groups over Capitol attack, pandemic deaths, tornado damage
A D.C. official is suing two extremist groups for the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. marks another sobering pandemic milestone. President Biden heads to Kentucky to survey tornado damage.
Read more on NPR
A D.C. official is suing two extremist groups for the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. marks another sobering pandemic milestone. President Biden heads to Kentucky to survey tornado damage.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid
The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid
The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.
Read more on NPR
The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Portugal has a high vaccination rate but it isn't taking chances with omicron
Portugal has a high vaccination rate but it isn't taking chances with omicron
Scientists are watching how Portugal and other highly vaccinated countries are faring against the coronavirus' new omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
Scientists are watching how Portugal and other highly vaccinated countries are faring against the coronavirus' new omicron variant.
Read more on NPR
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
NPR News: Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
Data from 78,000 South Africans with COVID show the Pfizer vaccine is far less effective in preventing infection by the omicron variant. But there is still significant protection from severe illness.
Read more on NPR
Data from 78,000 South Africans with COVID show the Pfizer vaccine is far less effective in preventing infection by the omicron variant. But there is still significant protection from severe illness.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: Mark Meadows, tornadoes' aftermath, gymnastics abuse settlement
News brief: Mark Meadows, tornadoes' aftermath, gymnastics abuse settlement
House panel votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt. Searches continue for the missing after Kentucky's tornadoes. Abuse survivors reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics and Olympic committee.
Read more on NPR
House panel votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt. Searches continue for the missing after Kentucky's tornadoes. Abuse survivors reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics and Olympic committee.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tensions over Ukraine come as relations between Russia and NATO are at an all-time low
Tensions over Ukraine come as relations between Russia and NATO are at an all-time low
Russian President Vladimir Putin once floated the prospect of his country joining NATO.
Read more on NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin once floated the prospect of his country joining NATO.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tensions over Ukraine come as relations between Russia and NATO are at an all-time low
Tensions over Ukraine come as relations between Russia and NATO are at an all-time low
Russian President Vladimir Putin once floated the prospect of his country joining NATO.
Read more on NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin once floated the prospect of his country joining NATO.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The federal agency that measures racial diversity is led mostly by white people
The federal agency that measures racial diversity is led mostly by white people
While the Census Bureau's set to have its first director who's Latinx, an NPR analysis finds people of color are underrepresented in the top rank of civil servants at the country's main data producer.
Read more on NPR
While the Census Bureau's set to have its first director who's Latinx, an NPR analysis finds people of color are underrepresented in the top rank of civil servants at the country's main data producer.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kentucky crews search painstakingly for 109 people missing after deadly tornadoes
Kentucky crews search painstakingly for 109 people missing after deadly tornadoes
Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 74 people died statewide. The search for survivors has been slow going. Teams must move carefully and methodically as they pick through the rubble of demolished homes.
Read more on NPR
Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 74 people died statewide. The search for survivors has been slow going. Teams must move carefully and methodically as they pick through the rubble of demolished homes.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Air Force discharges 27 for refusing to get COVID vaccine
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing to get COVID vaccine
The Pentagon earlier this year required the vaccine for all members of the military, including active duty, National Guard and the Reserves.
Read more on NPR
The Pentagon earlier this year required the vaccine for all members of the military, including active duty, National Guard and the Reserves.
Read more on NPR
Monday, 13 December 2021
NPR News: Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'
Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'
Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.
Read more on NPR
Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'
Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'
Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.
Read more on NPR
Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: tornado destruction, coronavirus roundup, Vicente Fernández
News brief: tornado destruction, coronavirus roundup, Vicente Fernández
Dozens have been killed by devastating tornadoes across the Midwest. The U.S. is nearing 800,000 coronavirus related deaths. And, an icon of traditional Mexican music has died.
Read more on NPR
Dozens have been killed by devastating tornadoes across the Midwest. The U.S. is nearing 800,000 coronavirus related deaths. And, an icon of traditional Mexican music has died.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: North Korea's Kim at a critical crossroads a decade into his rule
North Korea's Kim at a critical crossroads a decade into his rule
As North Korea's dictator marks a milestone on Friday, he might be facing his toughest moment yet, as crushing sanctions, the pandemic and growing economic trouble converge
Read more on NPR
As North Korea's dictator marks a milestone on Friday, he might be facing his toughest moment yet, as crushing sanctions, the pandemic and growing economic trouble converge
Read more on NPR
NPR News: North Korea's Kim at a critical crossroads a decade into his rule
North Korea's Kim at a critical crossroads a decade into his rule
As North Korea's dictator marks a milestone on Friday, he might be facing his toughest moment yet, as crushing sanctions, the pandemic and growing economic trouble converge
Read more on NPR
As North Korea's dictator marks a milestone on Friday, he might be facing his toughest moment yet, as crushing sanctions, the pandemic and growing economic trouble converge
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Taliban seek ties with U.S., other ex-foes
Taliban seek ties with U.S., other ex-foes
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban have changed since they last ruled
Read more on NPR
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban have changed since they last ruled
Read more on NPR
Sunday, 12 December 2021
NPR News: Vicente Fernández, 'El Rey' of ranchera music, has died at 81
Vicente Fernández, 'El Rey' of ranchera music, has died at 81
The singer had been in critical condition recently after being hospitalized due to a fall at his Guadalajara ranch in August, and being diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome afterwards.
Read more on NPR
The singer had been in critical condition recently after being hospitalized due to a fall at his Guadalajara ranch in August, and being diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome afterwards.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Small towns in the Midwest are coming together to deal with storm damage
Small towns in the Midwest are coming together to deal with storm damage
Don Gonyea talks with Kevin Cotton, Mayor of Madisonville, Kentucky, which was hard hit by this weekend's deadly storms.
Read more on NPR
Don Gonyea talks with Kevin Cotton, Mayor of Madisonville, Kentucky, which was hard hit by this weekend's deadly storms.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine
Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine
Don Gonyea speaks with Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution about how the crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border can be resolved.
Read more on NPR
Don Gonyea speaks with Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution about how the crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border can be resolved.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the South and Midwest after deadly storms
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the South and Midwest after deadly storms
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in parts of the South and Midwest after deadly storms tore through six states early yesterday morning. Mayfield, Kentucky, was especially hard hit.
Read more on NPR
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in parts of the South and Midwest after deadly storms tore through six states early yesterday morning. Mayfield, Kentucky, was especially hard hit.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine
Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine
Don Gonyea speaks with Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution about how the crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border can be resolved.
Read more on NPR
Don Gonyea speaks with Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution about how the crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border can be resolved.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: We're not dying of metastatic breast cancer. We're living with it
We're not dying of metastatic breast cancer. We're living with it
Getting diagnosed with incurable breast cancer didn't end this reporter's life — it just marked a new chapter. She and others with the diagnosis have insights that might help you, too.
Read more on NPR
Getting diagnosed with incurable breast cancer didn't end this reporter's life — it just marked a new chapter. She and others with the diagnosis have insights that might help you, too.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent
Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent
In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.
Read more on NPR
In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent
Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent
In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.
Read more on NPR
In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.
Read more on NPR
Saturday, 11 December 2021
NPR News: Hong Kong democracy activist says the US must recognize China's threat to its values
Hong Kong democracy activist says the US must recognize China's threat to its values
Scott Simon talks with Hong Kong activist Nathan Law about speaking at The Summit for Democracy and about the "special administrative zone's" fight for freedom.
Read more on NPR
Scott Simon talks with Hong Kong activist Nathan Law about speaking at The Summit for Democracy and about the "special administrative zone's" fight for freedom.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: NPR sues the Pentagon for info on possible civilian deaths during the Baghdadi raid
NPR sues the Pentagon for info on possible civilian deaths during the Baghdadi raid
NPR has sued the Defense Department to get it to release files regarding possible civilian casualties during the 2019 raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Read more on NPR
NPR has sued the Defense Department to get it to release files regarding possible civilian casualties during the 2019 raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Dozens are feared dead as tornadoes hit Midwestern and Southern U.S.
Dozens are feared dead as tornadoes hit Midwestern and Southern U.S.
A severe storm system caused several deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Kentucky, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.
Read more on NPR
A severe storm system caused several deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Kentucky, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: NPR sues the Pentagon for info on possible civilian deaths during the Baghdadi raid
NPR sues the Pentagon for info on possible civilian deaths during the Baghdadi raid
NPR has sued the Defense Department to get it to release files regarding possible civilian casualties during the 2019 raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Read more on NPR
NPR has sued the Defense Department to get it to release files regarding possible civilian casualties during the 2019 raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New Caledonia might be about to break from France. Here's why the world is watching
New Caledonia might be about to break from France. Here's why the world is watching
Many voters in the French territory of New Caledonia go to the polls this Sunday to vote on a referendum on independence. It's a moment not lost on China and the United States.
Read more on NPR
Many voters in the French territory of New Caledonia go to the polls this Sunday to vote on a referendum on independence. It's a moment not lost on China and the United States.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New Caledonia might be about to break from France. Here's why the world is watching
New Caledonia might be about to break from France. Here's why the world is watching
Many voters in the French territory of New Caledonia go to the polls this Sunday to vote on a referendum on independence. It's a moment not lost on China and the United States.
Read more on NPR
Many voters in the French territory of New Caledonia go to the polls this Sunday to vote on a referendum on independence. It's a moment not lost on China and the United States.
Read more on NPR
Friday, 10 December 2021
NPR News: What omicron's fast spread could mean for the U.S. – and the world
What omicron's fast spread could mean for the U.S. – and the world
The variant has spread through South Africa with remarkable speed — and been detected in at least 60 other countries. Specialists are trying to figure out the next stage for this unwelcome variant.
Read more on NPR
The variant has spread through South Africa with remarkable speed — and been detected in at least 60 other countries. Specialists are trying to figure out the next stage for this unwelcome variant.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Nobel Peace laureates blast tech giants and warn against rising authoritarianism
Nobel Peace laureates blast tech giants and warn against rising authoritarianism
"If you're working in tech, I'm talking to you," Rappler CEO Maria Ressa said. She later added, "What happens on social media doesn't stay on social media."
Read more on NPR
"If you're working in tech, I'm talking to you," Rappler CEO Maria Ressa said. She later added, "What happens on social media doesn't stay on social media."
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The prosecution rests its case in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial
The prosecution rests its case in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial
A fourth and final accuser took the stand Friday, offering yet another harrowing story about being lured into sexual exploitation.
Read more on NPR
A fourth and final accuser took the stand Friday, offering yet another harrowing story about being lured into sexual exploitation.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Redditors are spamming Kellogg's job portal in solidarity with its striking workers
Redditors are spamming Kellogg's job portal in solidarity with its striking workers
Temporary employees have been working at cereal plants across Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee since the strike began in October.
Read more on NPR
Temporary employees have been working at cereal plants across Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee since the strike began in October.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died
The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died
Masayuki Uemura was the lead architect behind the Nintendo Entertainment System, which dominated the home video game industry and helped launch games like Mario and Donkey Kong.
Read more on NPR
Masayuki Uemura was the lead architect behind the Nintendo Entertainment System, which dominated the home video game industry and helped launch games like Mario and Donkey Kong.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Smollett found guilty of lying to authorities in trial over his alleged attack
Smollett found guilty of lying to authorities in trial over his alleged attack
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been convicted of staging an anti-gay, racist attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it. His lawyer is pledging to appeal.
Read more on NPR
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been convicted of staging an anti-gay, racist attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it. His lawyer is pledging to appeal.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: The United Nations says Afghanistan's economy is collapsing `before our eyes'
The United Nations says Afghanistan's economy is collapsing `before our eyes'
U.N. humanitarian chief warned that Afghanistan's economic collapse "is happening before our eyes" and urged the international community to act to stop "the freefall" before it leads to more deaths.
Read more on NPR
U.N. humanitarian chief warned that Afghanistan's economic collapse "is happening before our eyes" and urged the international community to act to stop "the freefall" before it leads to more deaths.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: New York's Trump case, COVID surge, Michigan school shooting
News brief: New York's Trump case, COVID surge, Michigan school shooting
New York's attorney general wants to question ex-president Trump in a civil fraud case. U.S. Delta cases surge. A Michigan school district, its officials and some staff, are sued after a shooting.
Read more on NPR
New York's attorney general wants to question ex-president Trump in a civil fraud case. U.S. Delta cases surge. A Michigan school district, its officials and some staff, are sued after a shooting.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ukrainian military is long on morale but short on weaponry
Ukrainian military is long on morale but short on weaponry
Military experts say Russia would face stronger resistance from Ukraine than it did when it annexed the Crimean Peninsula seven years ago
Read more on NPR
Military experts say Russia would face stronger resistance from Ukraine than it did when it annexed the Crimean Peninsula seven years ago
Read more on NPR
NPR News: As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion
As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion
A decision in the Mississippi abortion case in front of the Supreme Court isn't expected until next year, but some are looking ahead to what else could be at stake if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Read more on NPR
A decision in the Mississippi abortion case in front of the Supreme Court isn't expected until next year, but some are looking ahead to what else could be at stake if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Read more on NPR
Thursday, 9 December 2021
NPR News: This 19th century short story might help combat racism against refugees today
This 19th century short story might help combat racism against refugees today
India's Rabindranath Tagore was the first nonwhite writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His 1892 story, "The Kabuliwala," fostered empathy for migrants and refugees. It still resonates today.
Read more on NPR
India's Rabindranath Tagore was the first nonwhite writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His 1892 story, "The Kabuliwala," fostered empathy for migrants and refugees. It still resonates today.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is ending her run for governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is ending her run for governor
James suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she plans to run for reelection instead. James had been expected to be a strong challenger against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Read more on NPR
James suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she plans to run for reelection instead. James had been expected to be a strong challenger against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: After two failed attempts, Canada bans conversion therapy
After two failed attempts, Canada bans conversion therapy
The new law, which bans the widely discredited practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity takes, effect on Jan. 7.
Read more on NPR
The new law, which bans the widely discredited practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity takes, effect on Jan. 7.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: People in Aurora search for answers into shootings involving teenagers
People in Aurora search for answers into shootings involving teenagers
Sixteen teens were shot in Aurora, Colo., over 20 days in November. Adults and kids are looking for reasons and solutions. So far, it doesn't appear that the multiple incidents are related.
Read more on NPR
Sixteen teens were shot in Aurora, Colo., over 20 days in November. Adults and kids are looking for reasons and solutions. So far, it doesn't appear that the multiple incidents are related.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Actions by school staff before Michigan shooting fuel questions about their liability
Actions by school staff before Michigan shooting fuel questions about their liability
After his teacher found a disturbing drawing, the suspect was allowed to return to class without a search of his backpack or locker. "A lot could have been done different," the prosecutor has said.
Read more on NPR
After his teacher found a disturbing drawing, the suspect was allowed to return to class without a search of his backpack or locker. "A lot could have been done different," the prosecutor has said.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Read more on NPR
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Read more on NPR
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
Under a new law the government plans to implement next year, the minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising every year. In 65 years, that could mean only those 80 or older could still buy.
Read more on NPR
Under a new law the government plans to implement next year, the minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising every year. In 65 years, that could mean only those 80 or older could still buy.
Read more on NPR
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
NPR News: 50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
A swarm of earthquakes led some people to worry that the seismic activity might portend The Big One. But seismologists say that given the location of the quakes, there was no cause for alarm.
Read more on NPR
A swarm of earthquakes led some people to worry that the seismic activity might portend The Big One. But seismologists say that given the location of the quakes, there was no cause for alarm.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
Read more on NPR
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
The actor said that as she was preparing to publish a memoir with details of an alleged assault by Weinstein, he hired lawyers and investigators to obtain a copy of the book and discredit her.
Read more on NPR
The actor said that as she was preparing to publish a memoir with details of an alleged assault by Weinstein, he hired lawyers and investigators to obtain a copy of the book and discredit her.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
Read more on NPR
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union
Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union
Voting is ending at three stores around Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks had flown in executives to the area and asked federal officials to delay the ballot count.
Read more on NPR
Voting is ending at three stores around Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks had flown in executives to the area and asked federal officials to delay the ballot count.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Digital tools can preserve historic sites threatened by the effects of climate change
Digital tools can preserve historic sites threatened by the effects of climate change
The historic city of St. Augustine, Fla., is battling rising seas to protect its heritage and tourism dollars. But it's also making a digital record of its artifacts in case they are lost.
Read more on NPR
The historic city of St. Augustine, Fla., is battling rising seas to protect its heritage and tourism dollars. But it's also making a digital record of its artifacts in case they are lost.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Vermont Christmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with demand
Vermont Christmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with demand
Christmas tree farmers in Vermont are not alone — there is high demand amid a nationwide Christmas tree shortage and record high prices.
Read more on NPR
Christmas tree farmers in Vermont are not alone — there is high demand amid a nationwide Christmas tree shortage and record high prices.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ex-New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster dies days after Alabama arrest
Ex-New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster dies days after Alabama arrest
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to reporter Ramon Antonio Vargas of The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, about former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster, who died in police custody in Alabama.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to reporter Ramon Antonio Vargas of The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, about former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster, who died in police custody in Alabama.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: Biden-Putin call, Instagram hearing, Glenn Foster dies in custody
News brief: Biden-Putin call, Instagram hearing, Glenn Foster dies in custody
The U.S. warns Russia it will face tough sanctions if it invades Ukraine. What is Instagram doing to keep its youngest users safe? A former NFL player died in police custody Monday in Alabama.
Read more on NPR
The U.S. warns Russia it will face tough sanctions if it invades Ukraine. What is Instagram doing to keep its youngest users safe? A former NFL player died in police custody Monday in Alabama.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing
With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing
Opening statements are set for today in manslaughter trial of police officer Kim Potter for the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright. Her lawyers claim she mistakenly pulled gun instead of her Taser
Read more on NPR
Opening statements are set for today in manslaughter trial of police officer Kim Potter for the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright. Her lawyers claim she mistakenly pulled gun instead of her Taser
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction
Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction
An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
Read more on NPR
An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
Read more on NPR
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
NPR News: Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction
Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction
The Appeals Court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
Read more on NPR
The Appeals Court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Marking the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
Marking the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
A small group of the remaining survivors of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor return to Hawaii for remembrances after the pandemic canceled them last year.
Read more on NPR
A small group of the remaining survivors of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor return to Hawaii for remembrances after the pandemic canceled them last year.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Texas officials order power plant operators to prepare for winter hazards
Texas officials order power plant operators to prepare for winter hazards
Nearly a year since the worst blackout in Texas history, the state has ordered power plants to better prepare for winter. But the changes so far won't be enough if there's another record freeze.
Read more on NPR
Nearly a year since the worst blackout in Texas history, the state has ordered power plants to better prepare for winter. But the changes so far won't be enough if there's another record freeze.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: How online markets may be contributing to organized retail crime
How online markets may be contributing to organized retail crime
Brazen shoplifting is caught on video, but hard numbers for shoplifting don't really exist. Nonetheless, merchants say it's growing fast and online retailers are partly to blame.
Read more on NPR
Brazen shoplifting is caught on video, but hard numbers for shoplifting don't really exist. Nonetheless, merchants say it's growing fast and online retailers are partly to blame.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Testifying at his trial, Jussie Smollett says he did not stage a hoax attack
Testifying at his trial, Jussie Smollett says he did not stage a hoax attack
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Megan Crepeau about actor Jussie Smollett's courtroom testimony — denying allegations he masterminded a phony hate-crime attack.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Megan Crepeau about actor Jussie Smollett's courtroom testimony — denying allegations he masterminded a phony hate-crime attack.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York's mayor announces a vaccine mandate for private companies
New York's mayor announces a vaccine mandate for private companies
To counter a COVID-19 surge, New York City will implement what its mayor says will be a "first-in-the-nation" vaccine mandate for all private-sector workers to take effect Dec. 27.
Read more on NPR
To counter a COVID-19 surge, New York City will implement what its mayor says will be a "first-in-the-nation" vaccine mandate for all private-sector workers to take effect Dec. 27.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: News brief: U.S.-Russia meeting, diplomatic boycott of Olympics, DOJ sues Texas
News brief: U.S.-Russia meeting, diplomatic boycott of Olympics, DOJ sues Texas
President Biden and Russian President Putin hold a video summit. The U.S. won't send any government officials to the Olympics in Beijing. The DOJ is suing Texas over the state's redistricting plans.
Read more on NPR
President Biden and Russian President Putin hold a video summit. The U.S. won't send any government officials to the Olympics in Beijing. The DOJ is suing Texas over the state's redistricting plans.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Justice Department to sue Texas over the state's redistricting plans
Justice Department to sue Texas over the state's redistricting plans
The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas for discriminating against people of color when lawmakers drew the state's new voting districts.
Read more on NPR
The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas for discriminating against people of color when lawmakers drew the state's new voting districts.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: My dad witnessed the horror of Pearl Harbor firsthand. But his letters never let on
My dad witnessed the horror of Pearl Harbor firsthand. But his letters never let on
This is the story of a young sailor, his best friend, and the girl he fell in love with just days before the Pearl Harbor attack that changed everything.
Read more on NPR
This is the story of a young sailor, his best friend, and the girl he fell in love with just days before the Pearl Harbor attack that changed everything.
Read more on NPR
Monday, 6 December 2021
NPR News: Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: After the deadly school shooting, a Michigan prosecutor criticizes school officials
After the deadly school shooting, a Michigan prosecutor criticizes school officials
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.
Read more on NPR
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Adult portable bed rails have been recalled after 2 people became entrapped and died
Adult portable bed rails have been recalled after 2 people became entrapped and died
In both incidents, officials say the bed rails were not securely attached to the bed. The two victims became entrapped between the product and their mattresses.
Read more on NPR
In both incidents, officials say the bed rails were not securely attached to the bed. The two victims became entrapped between the product and their mattresses.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial, saying he did not stage a hoax attack
Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial, saying he did not stage a hoax attack
Two brothers have already told the court that Smollett orchestrated a hoax to get publicity, instructing them to place a noose around his neck and yell homophobic slurs.
Read more on NPR
Two brothers have already told the court that Smollett orchestrated a hoax to get publicity, instructing them to place a noose around his neck and yell homophobic slurs.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border.
Read more on NPR
President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Citing humanitarian abuses, U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Citing humanitarian abuses, U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics.
Read more on NPR
The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Prescribing abortion pills online or mailing them in Texas can now land you in jail
Prescribing abortion pills online or mailing them in Texas can now land you in jail
As the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas enacted a new law imposing criminal penalties for those who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth or the mail.
Read more on NPR
As the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas enacted a new law imposing criminal penalties for those who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth or the mail.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Congressman shares photo celebrating guns at Christmas, days after a school shooting
Congressman shares photo celebrating guns at Christmas, days after a school shooting
"Santa, please bring ammo," Rep. Thomas Massie wrote as he posted the image of him and his family posing with guns in front of a Christmas tree.
Read more on NPR
"Santa, please bring ammo," Rep. Thomas Massie wrote as he posted the image of him and his family posing with guns in front of a Christmas tree.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Citing humanitarian abuses, U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Citing humanitarian abuses, U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics.
Read more on NPR
The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Omicron spreads uncertainty about holiday travel, and dampens recovery for airlines
Omicron spreads uncertainty about holiday travel, and dampens recovery for airlines
The rapid emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has many questioning whether they should rethink their holiday travel plans.
Read more on NPR
The rapid emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has many questioning whether they should rethink their holiday travel plans.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: San Francisco moves to delay its cannabis business tax to give legal dealers a boost
San Francisco moves to delay its cannabis business tax to give legal dealers a boost
Supporters of the ordinance said the cannabis industry is experiencing a drop-off in business following a boom early in the COVID-19 pandemic and that a tax hike would result in higher prices.
Read more on NPR
Supporters of the ordinance said the cannabis industry is experiencing a drop-off in business following a boom early in the COVID-19 pandemic and that a tax hike would result in higher prices.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Over a dozen COVID cases were found on a cruise ship that just docked in New Orleans
Over a dozen COVID cases were found on a cruise ship that just docked in New Orleans
At least 17 people on board the Norwegian Breakaway tested positive for COVID-19, including one probable case of the omicron variant. The cruise line said that all confirmed cases are asymptomatic.
Read more on NPR
At least 17 people on board the Norwegian Breakaway tested positive for COVID-19, including one probable case of the omicron variant. The cruise line said that all confirmed cases are asymptomatic.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: These pork products are being recalled over possible listeria contamination
These pork products are being recalled over possible listeria contamination
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 17 different ham and pepperoni products over listeria concerns. Federal officials say customers should throw the food away — here's what to look for on the label.
Read more on NPR
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 17 different ham and pepperoni products over listeria concerns. Federal officials say customers should throw the food away — here's what to look for on the label.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
Read more on NPR
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help
Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help
The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll.
Read more on NPR
The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump ally Perdue seeks to unseat Georgia's Republican governor
Trump ally Perdue seeks to unseat Georgia's Republican governor
Donald Trump has asked former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, a Republican, to run against Georgia's incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. What does it mean for Republicans and for Democrats?
Read more on NPR
Donald Trump has asked former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, a Republican, to run against Georgia's incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. What does it mean for Republicans and for Democrats?
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Michigan's gun laws are shaping the question of accountability in school shootings
Michigan's gun laws are shaping the question of accountability in school shootings
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kris Brown, president of the advocacy group Brady United, about charges filed against the parents of an accused high school shooter in Michigan.
Read more on NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kris Brown, president of the advocacy group Brady United, about charges filed against the parents of an accused high school shooter in Michigan.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Authorities probe the actions of the parents of accused Michigan school shooter
Authorities probe the actions of the parents of accused Michigan school shooter
Following last week's high school shooting in Oxford, Mich., the accused gunman and his parents are being held in jail — separate from each other and in isolation.
Read more on NPR
Following last week's high school shooting in Oxford, Mich., the accused gunman and his parents are being held in jail — separate from each other and in isolation.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Criminal hackers are now going after phone lines, too
Criminal hackers are now going after phone lines, too
One way or another, most phone calls these days involve the internet. Cybersecurity experts say that makes us vulnerable in ways we might not realize.
Read more on NPR
One way or another, most phone calls these days involve the internet. Cybersecurity experts say that makes us vulnerable in ways we might not realize.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: New York man is named Guinness World Record holder for a holiday light display
New York man is named Guinness World Record holder for a holiday light display
Tim Gay's display has 687,000 blinking, multicolored lights. He calls it the ERDAJT Holiday Lights Display — using the initials of his children.
Read more on NPR
Tim Gay's display has 687,000 blinking, multicolored lights. He calls it the ERDAJT Holiday Lights Display — using the initials of his children.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala
Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala
Motown founder Berry Gordy, opera star Justino DÃaz, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, entertainer Bette Midler and television impresario Lorne Michaels were among those celebrated this weekend.
Read more on NPR
Motown founder Berry Gordy, opera star Justino DÃaz, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, entertainer Bette Midler and television impresario Lorne Michaels were among those celebrated this weekend.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Calif. rules to protect outdoor workers from smoke are rarely enforced, probe finds
Calif. rules to protect outdoor workers from smoke are rarely enforced, probe finds
California has strict protections for farm workers who labor outside when air quality is poor. But the state's worker safety agency rarely cites employers not in compliance with those regulations.
Read more on NPR
California has strict protections for farm workers who labor outside when air quality is poor. But the state's worker safety agency rarely cites employers not in compliance with those regulations.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
Read more on NPR
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
Read more on NPR
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
Read more on NPR
Sunday, 5 December 2021
NPR News: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 years
Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 years
The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
Read more on NPR
The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 years
Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 years
The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
Read more on NPR
The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Michigan's attorney general wants to investigate the Oxford school shooting
Michigan's attorney general wants to investigate the Oxford school shooting
State AG Dana Nessel said her office is the "perfect agency" to conduct a full review of the shooting that killed four students. The investigation would focus on the events leading up to the tragedy.
Read more on NPR
State AG Dana Nessel said her office is the "perfect agency" to conduct a full review of the shooting that killed four students. The investigation would focus on the events leading up to the tragedy.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct
Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct
"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
Read more on NPR
"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java
At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java
Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
Read more on NPR
Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java
At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java
Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
Read more on NPR
Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis
Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis
Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
Read more on NPR
Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis
Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis
Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
Read more on NPR
Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Russia is planning military action toward Ukraine as soon as next year
Russia is planning military action toward Ukraine as soon as next year
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post national security reporter Shane Harris about increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post national security reporter Shane Harris about increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Guatemala's rural and indigenous communities are hit hardest by COVID-19
Guatemala's rural and indigenous communities are hit hardest by COVID-19
The Mayan communities of Guatemala are among the world's most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19 due to many factors, including their centuries-long marginalization by the country's ruling elite.
Read more on NPR
The Mayan communities of Guatemala are among the world's most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19 due to many factors, including their centuries-long marginalization by the country's ruling elite.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: It's been tense between France and the U.K. since Brexit. Or maybe since Waterloo
It's been tense between France and the U.K. since Brexit. Or maybe since Waterloo
Relations between the U.K. and France have taken a dive. Their leaders have had troubles getting beyond personal friction which has now become public.
Read more on NPR
Relations between the U.K. and France have taken a dive. Their leaders have had troubles getting beyond personal friction which has now become public.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Africa is struggling with low vaccination rate
Africa is struggling with low vaccination rate
Ayesha Rascoe asks epidemiologist Saad Omer of the Yale Institute for Global Health about the challenges many poorer nations still face in their vaccination efforts.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe asks epidemiologist Saad Omer of the Yale Institute for Global Health about the challenges many poorer nations still face in their vaccination efforts.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Communities of color face disproportionate exposure to pollution
Communities of color face disproportionate exposure to pollution
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael S. Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about the Biden administration's approach to environmental justice.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael S. Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about the Biden administration's approach to environmental justice.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Des Moines, Iowa, is in a stinky situation
Des Moines, Iowa, is in a stinky situation
Ayesha Rascoe asks Des Moines city official SuAnn Donovan about an ongoing battle against bad odors in the city's downtown.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe asks Des Moines city official SuAnn Donovan about an ongoing battle against bad odors in the city's downtown.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up
Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up
Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the east coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
Read more on NPR
Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the east coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: These moms overcame homelessness. But the fight for a better life is far from over
These moms overcame homelessness. But the fight for a better life is far from over
After battling homelessness as single mothers, these four women strive to become advocates for other struggling families and create a better life for their children.
Read more on NPR
After battling homelessness as single mothers, these four women strive to become advocates for other struggling families and create a better life for their children.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Russia is planning military action toward Ukraine as soon as next year
Russia is planning military action toward Ukraine as soon as next year
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post national security reporter Shane Harris about increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post national security reporter Shane Harris about increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: It's been tense between France and the U.K. since Brexit. Or maybe since Waterloo
It's been tense between France and the U.K. since Brexit. Or maybe since Waterloo
Relations between the U.K. and France have taken a dive. Their leaders have had troubles getting beyond personal friction which has now become public.
Read more on NPR
Relations between the U.K. and France have taken a dive. Their leaders have had troubles getting beyond personal friction which has now become public.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Africa is struggling with low vaccination rate
Africa is struggling with low vaccination rate
Ayesha Rascoe asks epidemiologist Saad Omer of the Yale Institute for Global Health about the challenges many poorer nations still face in their vaccination efforts.
Read more on NPR
Ayesha Rascoe asks epidemiologist Saad Omer of the Yale Institute for Global Health about the challenges many poorer nations still face in their vaccination efforts.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Guatemala's rural and indigenous communities are hit hardest by COVID-19
Guatemala's rural and indigenous communities are hit hardest by COVID-19
The Mayan communities of Guatemala are among the world's most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19 due to many factors, including their centuries-long marginalization by the country's ruling elite.
Read more on NPR
The Mayan communities of Guatemala are among the world's most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19 due to many factors, including their centuries-long marginalization by the country's ruling elite.
Read more on NPR
Saturday, 4 December 2021
NPR News: 8 wolves were poisoned in Oregon. Police are asking for help finding who killed them
8 wolves were poisoned in Oregon. Police are asking for help finding who killed them
The animals, including an entire wolf pack, were found poisoned earlier this year. "All investigative leads have been exhausted," says Oregon State Police Capt. Stephanie Bigman.
Read more on NPR
The animals, including an entire wolf pack, were found poisoned earlier this year. "All investigative leads have been exhausted," says Oregon State Police Capt. Stephanie Bigman.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Nevada's governor apologizes for the state's past role in Indigenous schools
Nevada's governor apologizes for the state's past role in Indigenous schools
Gov. Steve Sisolak apologized on behalf of his state and promised to cooperate with an investigation of the federal government's past policies and oversight of Native American boarding schools.
Read more on NPR
Gov. Steve Sisolak apologized on behalf of his state and promised to cooperate with an investigation of the federal government's past policies and oversight of Native American boarding schools.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: Goodbye ceremony for Germany's Chancellor Merkel featured some telling music choices
Goodbye ceremony for Germany's Chancellor Merkel featured some telling music choices
Departing German Chancellor Angela Merkel chose three songs for her farewell ceremony this week. One of them, an East German hit from the '70s, caused some surprise in Berlin.
Read more on NPR
Departing German Chancellor Angela Merkel chose three songs for her farewell ceremony this week. One of them, an East German hit from the '70s, caused some surprise in Berlin.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: China has a record of human rights' abuses, and U.S. businesses make billions there
China has a record of human rights' abuses, and U.S. businesses make billions there
Scott Simon speaks with Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, about why businesses aren't pulling out of China over its record of human rights abuses.
Read more on NPR
Scott Simon speaks with Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, about why businesses aren't pulling out of China over its record of human rights abuses.
Read more on NPR
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)