NPR News: 4 suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president were transferred to U.S. custody

4 suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president were transferred to U.S. custody
Four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the U.S. for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti. A total of seven suspects are now in U.S. custody.

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NPR News: 4 suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president were transferred to U.S. custody

4 suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president were transferred to U.S. custody
Four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the U.S. for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti. A total of seven suspects are now in U.S. custody.

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NPR News: The city of Memphis preparing for the funeral of Tyre Nichols

The city of Memphis preparing for the funeral of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols, killed after a police traffic stop, will be buried Wednesday in Memphis. National civil rights advocates and politicians will join his family, who have called for police reforms.

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NPR News: A prison mentorship program focuses on rehabilitation over punishment

A prison mentorship program focuses on rehabilitation over punishment
A handful of states are testing a prison reform model that stresses rehabilitation over punishment. Older inmates help keep younger ones on track.

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NPR News: Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug
The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

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NPR News: With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it's back in business. But it's not so easy

With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it's back in business. But it's not so easy
China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.

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NPR News: Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81

Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81
Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most gifted songwriters who collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."

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NPR News: The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl
The Eagles and the Chiefs won their respective conference championships Sunday. Super Bowl LVII will be played Feb. 12 in Arizona.

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NPR News: A bus crashed, fell off a bridge and caught fire in Pakistan, killing 40

A bus crashed, fell off a bridge and caught fire in Pakistan, killing 40
A passenger bus crashed into a pillar and fell off a bridge, killing 40 people in southern Pakistan. On the same day, at least 10 students drowned in a lake after their boat capsized.

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NPR News: A bus crashed, fell off a bridge and caught fire in Pakistan, killing 40

A bus crashed, fell off a bridge and caught fire in Pakistan, killing 40
A passenger bus crashed into a pillar and fell off a bridge, killing 40 people in southern Pakistan. On the same day, at least 10 students drowned in a lake after their boat capsized.

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NPR News: A Maine community comes together to save a candlepin bowling tradition

A Maine community comes together to save a candlepin bowling tradition
Not well-known in many parts of the United States, candlepin bowling is mostly found in New England and nearby parts of Canada. The aging alleys are held together with "duct tape and bubble gum."

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NPR News: Memphis police have disbanded the 'Scorpion' unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Memphis police have disbanded the 'Scorpion' unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
The Memphis police chief disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a "cloud of dishonor" from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Nichols to death.

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NPR News: Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks

Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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NPR News: Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks

Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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NPR News: HUD Secretary Fudge addresses homelessness and affordable housing

HUD Secretary Fudge addresses homelessness and affordable housing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge about the Biden administration's plans to reduce homelessness and make housing more affordable.

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NPR News: A former police chief says more police does not mean less crime

A former police chief says more police does not mean less crime
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with RaShall Brackney the former police chief of Charlottesville, Va., about the killing of Tyre Nichols, why incidents like this keep happening, and the role race may play.

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NPR News: In Memphis, protesters vent anger over police killing of Tyre Nichols

In Memphis, protesters vent anger over police killing of Tyre Nichols
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR member station WKNO reporter Katie Riordan regarding public reaction to the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police.

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NPR News: A 13-year-old Palestinian wounded 2 people in an attack in East Jerusalem, police say

A 13-year-old Palestinian wounded 2 people in an attack in East Jerusalem, police say
The attack on Saturday morning comes just a day after a Palestinian gunman opened fire outside of a synagogue in Jerusalem at the start of the Jewish sabbath, killing seven people.

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NPR News: Even after a century, tanks still play a major role in war

Even after a century, tanks still play a major role in war
Germany and the United States have pledged to send tanks to Ukraine for their war efforts. What role could they play in the coming months?

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NPR News: Even after a century, tanks still play a major role in war

Even after a century, tanks still play a major role in war
Germany and the United States have pledged to send tanks to Ukraine for their war efforts. What role could they play in the coming months?

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NPR News: Protests erupt across the country after the release of the Tyre Nichols footage

Protests erupt across the country after the release of the Tyre Nichols footage
The National Guard is already present in Atlanta. Other protests shut down a major highway in Memphis and Grand Central Station in New York City.

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NPR News: PHOTOS: See protests unfold across the country after release of Tyre Nichols video

PHOTOS: See protests unfold across the country after release of Tyre Nichols video
Memphis authorities released body camera footage depicting the 29-year-old's killing on Friday. Demonstrations unfold in cities across the U.S.

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NPR News: The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating

The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating
In the videos released by the City of Memphis, officers are shown aggressively dragging Nichols from his car. Later, officers are seen beating and kicking Nichols as he lies on the ground.

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NPR News: Second gentleman Emhoff visits Auschwitz, part of a push against antisemitism

Second gentleman Emhoff visits Auschwitz, part of a push against antisemitism
Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. president or vice president, is in Poland and Germany to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day and address rising antisemitism around the world.

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NPR News: Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches
"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

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NPR News: Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches
"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

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NPR News: Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches
"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

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NPR News: 5 Black ex-Memphis cops are jailed and charged with murder for Tyre Nichols death

5 Black ex-Memphis cops are jailed and charged with murder for Tyre Nichols death
Five Black ex-Memphis Police officers have been jailed and charged with murder in the beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols. The police chief called the beating heinous, reckless and inhumane.

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NPR News: Nigerians who left their country, planning to return in old age, are reconsidering

Nigerians who left their country, planning to return in old age, are reconsidering
Rising insecurity and economic uncertainty in Nigeria are increasingly having an impact on retirees' decisions not to return home to live out their twilight years in the country of their birth.

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NPR News: Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday
Australia Day is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day and Survival Day, because of the disastrous impacts on First Nations people of British colonists taking their land without a treaty.

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NPR News: Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday
Australia Day is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day and Survival Day, because of the disastrous impacts on First Nations people of British colonists taking their land without a treaty.

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NPR News: The politics and economics of a potentially costly showdown over the debt ceiling

The politics and economics of a potentially costly showdown over the debt ceiling
With the potential of a default looming, Washington looks for answers on how to solve the debt ceiling impasse.

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NPR News: Pope Francis is the first pope to back the repeal of laws criminalizing homosexuality

Pope Francis is the first pope to back the repeal of laws criminalizing homosexuality
Pope Francis has said that the Catholic church must work to put an end to what he calls "unjust" laws that criminalize homosexuality, which are common in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.

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NPR News: Proposed copyright changes have Dungeons and Dragons fans up in arms

Proposed copyright changes have Dungeons and Dragons fans up in arms
The company behind Dungeons and Dragons is looking to change its copyright license. Leaked drafts showed a clamp-down on fan made content, and fans launched a campaign against it. So far, they've won.

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NPR News: Former President Bolsonaro is now living in Florida, far away from unrest in Brazil

Former President Bolsonaro is now living in Florida, far away from unrest in Brazil
As Brazil struggles to come to terms with the chaotic riots of Jan. 8, a key figure haunts the proceedings: Jair Bolsonaro. The ex-president is now in Florida, where he periodically greets supporters.

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NPR News: 2 Memphis Fire Department employees are 'relieved of duty' after Tyre Nichols' death

2 Memphis Fire Department employees are 'relieved of duty' after Tyre Nichols' death
Nichols died on Jan. 10, three days after he was stopped by Memphis police for reckless driving. Five Memphis police officers have been fired following an investigation into Nichols' death.

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NPR News: The arguments around releasing report on efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia

The arguments around releasing report on efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia
A Georgia judge holds a hearing to decide whether to make public a report from a special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

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NPR News: Ukraine's government dismissed several officials, possibly to address corruption

Ukraine's government dismissed several officials, possibly to address corruption
Ukraine's government dismissed several deputy ministers and regional administrators Tuesday -– a move seen as a response to allegations of corruption and misuse of power.

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NPR News: Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the all-time winningest woman alpine skier with 83rd win

Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the all-time winningest woman alpine skier with 83rd win
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record 83rd race on the women's World Cup circuit Tuesday. She passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn as the all-time winningest woman alpine skier.

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NPR News: A gunman killed seven people in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday night

A gunman killed seven people in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday night
A gunman shot and killed seven people in Half Moon Bay, Calif., last night. Authorities have arrested 67-year-old Zhao Chunli, whom they believe to be the shooter. They say he is cooperating.

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NPR News: The U.K. government says more than 200 child asylum-seekers are missing

The U.K. government says more than 200 child asylum-seekers are missing
A U.K. official said more than 200 children and teenagers under 18 were missing from government-approved accommodation. A newspaper reported dozens were abducted outside a hotel and bundled into cars.

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NPR News: Police say 2 students were killed and 1 man hurt in a Des Moines shooting

Police say 2 students were killed and 1 man hurt in a Des Moines shooting
Police said Monday that one man had been charged and two other people remained in custody in a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program designed to keep at-risk youth away from trouble.

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NPR News: 7 people have been killed in 2 related shootings in Half Moon Bay, California

7 people have been killed in 2 related shootings in Half Moon Bay, California
Four people were killed at a mushroom farm and three at a trucking firm in Half Moon Bay, Calif., about 30 miles south of San Francisco. A suspect has been arrested, officials said.

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NPR News: Monterey Park residents say they are in shock and denial after the shooting

Monterey Park residents say they are in shock and denial after the shooting
Eleven people are dead and several others injured after a shooting Saturday night in Monterey Park. Calif. Members of the community say they are in shock as they are beginning to mourn.

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NPR News: Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend

Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend
This weekend, celebrations across the world kicked off the Lunar New Year. Family gatherings, food, parades and performances ushered in the year of the rabbit.

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NPR News: Encore: HarperCollins workers have spent more than 50 days on strike. Is it working?

Encore: HarperCollins workers have spent more than 50 days on strike. Is it working?
Unionized HarperCollins Publishers employees have been striking for more than 50 days, with raising the base salary among their demands. The battle is testing the limits of worker power in publishing.

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NPR News: Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend

Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend
This weekend, celebrations across the world kicked off the Lunar New Year. Family gatherings, food, parades and performances ushered in the year of the rabbit.

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NPR News: Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: R.I. girl asks police to run a DNA test on a cookie for evidence of Santa Claus

R.I. girl asks police to run a DNA test on a cookie for evidence of Santa Claus
In a handwritten letter, the young detective requested a DNA test on the samples to prove the existence of St. Nick. The Cumberland Police Department promised to do its best to crack the case.

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NPR News: Fans and celebrities gather at Graceland to eulogize Lisa Marie Presley

Fans and celebrities gather at Graceland to eulogize Lisa Marie Presley
More than a thousand people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Memphis morning to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died on Jan. 12.

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NPR News: 12 people are injured from a shooting at a Louisiana nightclub

12 people are injured from a shooting at a Louisiana nightclub
A dozen people were injured in a Baton Rouge nightclub shooting, authorities in Louisiana said Sunday. No arrests have been made, but police believe the early morning attack was "targeted."

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NPR News: 5 are dead after extremists stormed a government office in Somalia's capital

5 are dead after extremists stormed a government office in Somalia's capital
Al-Qaida-linked extremists stormed a regional government office in Mogadishu, the government said. An ambulance service transported 16 wounded people from the scene.

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NPR News: 5 are dead after extremists stormed a government office in Somalia's capital

5 are dead after extremists stormed a government office in Somalia's capital
Al-Qaida-linked extremists stormed a regional government office in Mogadishu, the government said. An ambulance service transported 16 wounded people from the scene.

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NPR News: Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know

Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know
The IRS starts accepting tax returns for 2022 on Jan. 23. A financial expert breaks down the changes from last year, and shares her tips for coping with tax season.

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NPR News: Most Americans say overturning Roe was politically motivated, NPR/Ipsos poll finds

Most Americans say overturning Roe was politically motivated, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
An NPR/Ipsos poll finds that most Americans say Supreme Court justices are guided more by their politics than the law, and that lawmakers aren't deciding abortion policy based on public sentiment.

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NPR News: Brazil's army chief has been fired in the aftermath of this month's uprising

Brazil's army chief has been fired in the aftermath of this month's uprising
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil's army chief on Saturday. Lula has said that some in the military allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.

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NPR News: Peru has closed off Machu Picchu due to growing anti-government protests

Peru has closed off Machu Picchu due to growing anti-government protests
The Culture Ministry said it had closed the country's most famous tourist attraction as well as the Inca Trail leading up to the site "to protect the safety of tourists and the population in general."

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NPR News: Peru has closed off Machu Picchu due to growing anti-government protests

Peru has closed off Machu Picchu due to growing anti-government protests
The Culture Ministry said it had closed the country's most famous tourist attraction as well as the Inca Trail leading up to the site "to protect the safety of tourists and the population in general."

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NPR News: Atlanta protest over police killing of activist turns violent

Atlanta protest over police killing of activist turns violent
The protest follows the death of an environmental activist earlier this week. Authorities said the 26-year-old activist shot a state trooper. Activists have questioned officials' version of events.

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NPR News: A woman was arrested for killing her terminally ill husband at a Florida hospital

A woman was arrested for killing her terminally ill husband at a Florida hospital
Police said the two had made a pact weeks beforehand. She could be charged with first-degree murder.

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NPR News: What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?
Even as Western allies announced a massive new military aid package to Ukraine, the spotlight has lingered on the German-made battle tank, which Germany has been reluctant to provide.

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NPR News: What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?
Even as Western allies announced a massive new military aid package to Ukraine, the spotlight has lingered on the German-made battle tank, which Germany has been reluctant to provide.

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NPR News: Ex-WNBA star Maya Moore is retiring after overturning husband's wrongful conviction

Ex-WNBA star Maya Moore is retiring after overturning husband's wrongful conviction
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. She officially announced her retirement after four years away working to overturn his wrongful conviction.

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NPR News: The star of Eurovision-winning band Måneskin continues to rise with new album

The star of Eurovision-winning band Måneskin continues to rise with new album
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Damiano David and Victoria De Angelis of the Grammy-nominated Italian rock group Måneskin about their new album Rush!

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NPR News: New George Santos allegations involve stealing money meant for a veteran's sick dog

New George Santos allegations involve stealing money meant for a veteran's sick dog
The latest allegations against Long Island Republican George Santos are that he started a fundraiser to treat a military veteran's sick dog in 2016, but then refused to release the money.

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NPR News: The star of Eurovision-winning band Måneskin continues to rise with new album

The star of Eurovision-winning band Måneskin continues to rise with new album
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Damiano David and Victoria De Angelis of the Grammy-nominated Italian rock group Måneskin about their new album Rush!

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NPR News: Biden tours California storm damage

Biden tours California storm damage
President Biden is touring a battered California. The state has endured a series of powerful storms in recent weeks. Damage estimates are topping $1 billion with 40 of the state's 58 counties hit.

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NPR News: The hit horror movie 'M3gan' taps into our fears around artificial intelligence

The hit horror movie 'M3gan' taps into our fears around artificial intelligence
The sci-fi thriller M3gan about a doll that turns deadly has reignited conversations about the potential perils of AI — from ChatGPT to avatar creators to bots being developed to argue court cases.

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NPR News: SCOTUS says it was unable to find who leaked the draft decision overturning 'Roe'

SCOTUS says it was unable to find who leaked the draft decision overturning 'Roe'
The Supreme Court says it is unable so far to conclude who leaked the Dobbs decision last summer. This comes after an eight-month probe conducted by the court's marshal and an investigative team.

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NPR News: Residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains start the long process of recovery after storms

Residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains start the long process of recovery after storms
Now that the long parade of storms in California has passed, residents are assessing the damage to their homes. Many have a long road to recovery. Some are still without power.

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NPR News: A new private sponsorship program lets everyday Americans help refugees settle in

A new private sponsorship program lets everyday Americans help refugees settle in
With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. A private sponsorship program called Welcome Corps will let groups of regular people sponsor refugees.

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NPR News: A new private sponsorship program lets everyday Americans help refugees settle in

A new private sponsorship program lets everyday Americans help refugees settle in
With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. A private sponsorship program called Welcome Corps will let groups of regular people sponsor refugees.

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NPR News: Chinese researchers are making claims that, if true, would threaten national security

Chinese researchers are making claims that, if true, would threaten national security
Chinese researchers are claiming they can break modern encryption with today's quantum computers. Experts are skeptical, but the possibility remains a top U.S. national security concern.

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NPR News: Why HBO Max's 'Velma' is considered by some to be 'most hated show on TV'

Why HBO Max's 'Velma' is considered by some to be 'most hated show on TV'
HBO Max's new animated series Velma is drawing wide criticism, prompting one newspaper to call the show, based on characters from the Scooby Doo universe, "the most hated series on TV."

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NPR News: Chinese researchers are making claims that, if true, would threaten national security

Chinese researchers are making claims that, if true, would threaten national security
Chinese researchers are claiming they can break modern encryption with today's quantum computers. Experts are skeptical, but the possibility remains a top U.S. national security concern.

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NPR News: U.K. blocks Scottish gender ID bill

U.K. blocks Scottish gender ID bill
The Scottish government and Westminster are clashing after the U.K. government blocked the bill to allow people in Scotland to self-ID their gender. Scotland's first minister vowed to fight the veto.

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NPR News: A political standoff over the debt ceiling could harm the U.S. economy

A political standoff over the debt ceiling could harm the U.S. economy
As the U.S. creeps towards its debt ceiling and a political standoff takes shape, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with two of the negotiators who helped broker a deal to raise the debt limit in 2011.

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NPR News: U.K. blocks Scottish gender ID bill

U.K. blocks Scottish gender ID bill
The Scottish government and Westminster are clashing after the U.K. government blocked the bill to allow people in Scotland to self-ID their gender. Scotland's first minister vowed to fight the veto.

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NPR News: Helicopter crash near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv kills 17, including top officials

Helicopter crash near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv kills 17, including top officials
Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, his deputy and the state secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were among those killed, according to the chief of Ukraine's National Police.

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NPR News: Nobel winner Maria Ressa and her online news outlet are cleared of tax evasion

Nobel winner Maria Ressa and her online news outlet are cleared of tax evasion
The Nobel Peace Prize winner and her news company were cleared of tax evasion charges she said were among many legal cases used by ex-Philippine President Duterte to try to muzzle critical reporting.

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NPR News: Nobel winner Maria Ressa and her online news outlet are cleared of tax evasion

Nobel winner Maria Ressa and her online news outlet are cleared of tax evasion
The Nobel Peace Prize winner and her news company were cleared of tax evasion charges she said were among many legal cases used by ex-Philippine President Duterte to try to muzzle critical reporting.

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NPR News: Greta Thunberg was detained by German police while protesting a coal mine expansion

Greta Thunberg was detained by German police while protesting a coal mine expansion
Thunberg had traveled to Germany to join protests in the tiny village of Lützerath, which for years has been slated for demolition to make way for the expansion of a nearby open-pit coal mine.

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NPR News: Saving what's left of the underground water used for large-scale farms in west Kansas

Saving what's left of the underground water used for large-scale farms in west Kansas
Decades of large scale crop irrigation now means big water problems in drought-stricken areas like western Kansas.

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NPR News: Greta Thunberg was detained by German police while protesting a coal mine expansion

Greta Thunberg was detained by German police while protesting a coal mine expansion
Thunberg had traveled to Germany to join protests in the tiny village of Lützerath, which for years has been slated for demolition to make way for the expansion of a nearby open-pit coal mine.

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NPR News: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where the U.S. and schools stand with segregation

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where the U.S. and schools stand with segregation
King and Segregation: We take a look at King and the famous "I have a dream" speech and the call for an end to segregation — and how schools are a key example of how intransigent segregation remains.

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NPR News: Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term

Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term
The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.

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NPR News: A music school wants to revive Turkish and Syrian connections through song

A music school wants to revive Turkish and Syrian connections through song
Founded by refugee musicians, a music institute in Southern Turkey tries to revive forgotten Syrian classics and integrate Turkish and Syrian cultures with music the two have shared for centuries.

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NPR News: The Jan. 6 report isn't dominating the sales charts like prior government reports

The Jan. 6 report isn't dominating the sales charts like prior government reports
The Jan. 6 report was set to be a major boon for publishers, but a week out sales have been relatively thin compared to other blockbuster government reports.

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NPR News: A music school wants to revive Turkish and Syrian connections through song

A music school wants to revive Turkish and Syrian connections through song
Founded by refugee musicians, a music institute in Southern Turkey tries to revive forgotten Syrian classics and integrate Turkish and Syrian cultures with music the two have shared for centuries.

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NPR News: Kabul's mannequins hooded and masked under Taliban rules

Kabul's mannequins hooded and masked under Taliban rules
Under the Taliban, the mannequins in women's dress shops across the Afghan capital are a puzzling sight, their heads sometimes covered in silk, cloaked in cloth sacks or wrapped in black plastic bags.

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NPR News: Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany

Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
The U.S. military's new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday. Until now the Pentagon had declined to say exactly when the training would start.

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NPR News: Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany

Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
The U.S. military's new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday. Until now the Pentagon had declined to say exactly when the training would start.

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NPR News: Siamak Namazi, imprisoned since 2015 by Iran, has begun a hunger strike

Siamak Namazi, imprisoned since 2015 by Iran, has begun a hunger strike
The Iranian American businessman's hunger strike marks seven years after he was left out of a prisoner swap when the Iran nuclear deal took effect. He's appealing to President Biden for action.

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NPR News: Siamak Namazi, imprisoned since 2015 by Iran, has begun a hunger strike

Siamak Namazi, imprisoned since 2015 by Iran, has begun a hunger strike
The Iranian American businessman's hunger strike marks seven years after he was left out of a prisoner swap when the Iran nuclear deal took effect. He's appealing to President Biden for action.

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NPR News: Biden becomes the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday sermon at MLK's church

Biden becomes the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday sermon at MLK's church
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as a pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta until his assassination.

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NPR News: A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing dozens

A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing dozens
Rescuers are scouring the crash site for survivors, and Nepal has declared Monday a day of national mourning.

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NPR News: A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing at least 32

A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing at least 32
A plane carrying 72 people crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday.

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NPR News: A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal

A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal
A plane carrying 72 crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday.

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NPR News: California storms bring more heavy rain, flooding and power outages

California storms bring more heavy rain, flooding and power outages
After a brief respite, a new round of heavy rains and wind gusts are lashing the state, forcing evacuations and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes.

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NPR News: Bus stabbing of Indiana University student stokes fear in the Asian community

Bus stabbing of Indiana University student stokes fear in the Asian community
An 18-year-old college student was waiting to get off a city bus when another passenger struck her in the head multiple times.

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NPR News: Deadly and costly storms hit California again

Deadly and costly storms hit California again
Californians are once again on high alert amid a string of severe rainstorms. At least 19 people have died across the state and the damages are likely to hit hundreds of millions of dollars.

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NPR News: Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim

Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
Ali Reza Akbari, a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for Iran's defense ministry, was executed despite international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid protests.

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NPR News: Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim

Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
Iran said it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid protests.

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NPR News: Brazil's Supreme Court agrees to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro for riot

Brazil's Supreme Court agrees to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro for riot
Brazil's Supreme Court granted the request from the prosecutor general's office to include Bolsonaro in the wider investigation, citing a video he posted on Facebook two days after the riot.

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NPR News: Brazil's Supreme Court agrees to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro for riot

Brazil's Supreme Court agrees to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro for riot
Brazil's Supreme Court granted the request from the prosecutor general's office to include Bolsonaro in the wider investigation, citing a video he posted on Facebook two days after the riot.

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NPR News: Aviation leaders call for more funds for the FAA after this week's system failure

Aviation leaders call for more funds for the FAA after this week's system failure
This week's NOTAMs system failure, which caused thousands of flight delays and cancelations, has airline industry leaders calling for more stable funding to upgrade FAA antiquated systems

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NPR News: 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces felony domestic violence charges

'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces felony domestic violence charges
The 2020 case came to light as pretrial hearings began recently.

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NPR News: Russia is touting a rare military victory, but Ukraine disputes that claim

Russia is touting a rare military victory, but Ukraine disputes that claim
Control of the town could allow Russia to cut off Ukrainian supply lines to nearby Bakhmut, another fiercely contested city seen as central to Russia's struggling efforts to control eastern Ukraine.

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NPR News: The nation's security agencies are studying hundreds of new reports of UFOs

The nation's security agencies are studying hundreds of new reports of UFOs
That's according to an unclassified version of a report from the director of national intelligence. The mysterious sightings include objects that appear to perform "highly advanced maneuvers."

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NPR News: A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker

A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker
Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren "Butch" Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends.

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NPR News: 'Wakanda Forever' receives 12 NAACP Image Award nominations

'Wakanda Forever' receives 12 NAACP Image Award nominations
The awards honoring entertainers and writers of color will air live in Pasadena, California on Feb. 25. The two-hour show will be held in front of an audience for the first time in three years.

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NPR News: A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker

A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker
Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren "Butch" Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends.

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NPR News: A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker

A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker
Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren "Butch" Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends.

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NPR News: Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs

Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs
The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League.

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NPR News: Maryland girl finds ancient tooth from a 50-foot-long megalodon in the Chesapeake Bay

Maryland girl finds ancient tooth from a 50-foot-long megalodon in the Chesapeake Bay
Budding paleontologist Molly Sampson found the 5-inch megalodon tooth near Calvert Cliffs, Md., while trying out the new insulated waders she got for Christmas.

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NPR News: Security underpins U.S. ties with Gulf states like Saudi Arabia. But tensions linger

Security underpins U.S. ties with Gulf states like Saudi Arabia. But tensions linger
Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington.

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NPR News: Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu
Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left dozens of people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country.

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NPR News: Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu
Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left dozens of people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country.

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NPR News: Acclaimed guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78

Acclaimed guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78
Jeff Beck, one the most acclaimed guitarists in rock and roll history, died Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to his family. He was 78 years old.

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NPR News: The plan to replace the International Space Station crew's busted ride back to Earth

The plan to replace the International Space Station crew's busted ride back to Earth
NASA and Russia's space agency said Wednesday that they're planning to send up an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station to replace the one that sprung a leak in December.

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NPR News: Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81
Pell was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse and spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia only to have his convictions overturned.

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NPR News: Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81
Pell was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse and spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia only to have his convictions overturned.

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NPR News: Where similarities between government attacks in Brazil and the U.S. begin — and end

Where similarities between government attacks in Brazil and the U.S. begin — and end
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Guilherme Casarões, political science professor in Brazil, about the parallels between Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro in the wake of riots in the Brazilian capital.

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NPR News: Brazil officials are looking into why rioters saw such little resistance from police

Brazil officials are looking into why rioters saw such little resistance from police
Authorities in Brazil are investigating the security and intelligence breakdown that led to the attack on the country's capital last Sunday.

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NPR News: Where similarities between government attacks in Brazil and the U.S. begin — and end

Where similarities between government attacks in Brazil and the U.S. begin — and end
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Guilherme Casarões, political science professor in Brazil, about the parallels between Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro in the wake of riots in the Brazilian capital.

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NPR News: Brazil officials are looking into why rioters saw such little resistance from police

Brazil officials are looking into why rioters saw such little resistance from police
Authorities in Brazil are investigating the security and intelligence breakdown that led to the attack on the country's capital last Sunday.

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NPR News: Dr. Cecile Gounder confronts disinformation about her husband's death

Dr. Cecile Gounder confronts disinformation about her husband's death
Dr. Celine Gounder speaks out against disinformation after her husband Grant Wahl's sudden death was seized on by anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists.

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NPR News: After nearly three years, China has opened its borders to inbound travelers

After nearly three years, China has opened its borders to inbound travelers
China has officially opened borders to inbound travelers for the first time in nearly three years.

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NPR News: The devastation left in the wake of the riots at Brazil's government buildings

The devastation left in the wake of the riots at Brazil's government buildings
The clean up and the questions begin in the the aftermath of the weekend's violent assault on Brazil's Congress.

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NPR News: This year may be pivotal for the future of cryptocurrency

This year may be pivotal for the future of cryptocurrency
After a catastrophic end to 2022, this year will be critical for crypto. Companies and investors are picking up after FTX's collapse, as they brace themselves for more scrutiny and regulations.

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NPR News: Tonight's college football final could make underdog history

Tonight's college football final could make underdog history
Cinderella stories never happen in college football. But Monday night's CFP title game may actually produce one. NPR's Juana Summers talks to Holly Anderson of the Shutdown Fullcast for a preview.

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NPR News: The impact of Prince Harry's media blitz

The impact of Prince Harry's media blitz
Prince Harry is having an eventful week with a book coming out and multiple TV interviews.

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NPR News: Officials say a grounded ship has been refloated in Egypt's Suez Canal

Officials say a grounded ship has been refloated in Egypt's Suez Canal
Officials said a cargo ship carrying corn that went aground early Monday in the Suez Canal was refloated and traffic was restored, avoiding a scene from 2021 that blocked traffic for six days.

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NPR News: Why lawmakers in Idaho want to ban public drag shows

Why lawmakers in Idaho want to ban public drag shows
While Democrats held off huge Republican gains in the midterms, some states swung further to the right. Idaho is set to consider a bill banning public drag shows.

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NPR News: Charges are pending against a Virginia first grader after a teacher was shot

Charges are pending against a Virginia first grader after a teacher was shot
Classes are canceled this week at a Newport News, Va., elementary school, where police say a first grader fired a gun and wounded a teacher on Friday.

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NPR News: Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial begins

Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial begins
Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, stands accused of helping found a violent street gang in Georgia.

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NPR News: Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can't afford to?

Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can't afford to?
Owning a home is still a cornerstone of the American dream for many, and a key way to build wealth. What happens when a pandemic and economic headwinds make that feel out of reach?

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NPR News: Officials say a grounded ship has been refloated in Egypt's Suez Canal

Officials say a grounded ship has been refloated in Egypt's Suez Canal
Officials said a cargo ship carrying corn that went aground early Monday in the Suez Canal was refloated and traffic was restored, avoiding a scene from 2021 that blocked traffic for six days.

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NPR News: Trial set to begin for Black soldier suing police over violent stop

Trial set to begin for Black soldier suing police over violent stop
A trial in federal court in Virginia is set to begin Monday for the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Army lieutenant who was pepper sprayed, struck and handcuffed by police during a traffic stop.

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NPR News: 40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal

40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal
The Senegalese president declared three days of mourning and said he will hold an inter-ministerial council to discuss road safety measures. More than 70 other people were injured in the crash.

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NPR News: 40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal

40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal
The Senegalese president declared three days of mourning and said he will hold an inter-ministerial council to discuss road safety measures. More than 70 other people were injured in the crash.

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NPR News: The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye

The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye
The spelling change is a feat for the Turkish government that has been pushing for countries to recognize its Turkish name.

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NPR News: California braces for more storms as thousands are still without power

California braces for more storms as thousands are still without power
California braced for more stormy weather as rain began to sweep into the northern part the state and the San Francisco Bay area, raising the potential for road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides.

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NPR News: The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye

The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye
The spelling change is a feat for the Turkish government that has been pushing for countries to recognize its Turkish name.

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NPR News: 57 injured, 1 dead in Mexico City subway train collision

57 injured, 1 dead in Mexico City subway train collision
Two trains collided between two stations on Line 3 of the capital's Metro system, the mayor said, without specifying the cause of the crash.

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NPR News: 57 injured, 1 dead in Mexico City subway train collision

57 injured, 1 dead in Mexico City subway train collision
Two trains collided between two stations on Line 3 of the capital's Metro system, the mayor said, without specifying the cause of the crash.

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NPR News: When people are less important than beaches: Puerto Rican artists at the Whitney

When people are less important than beaches: Puerto Rican artists at the Whitney
The first major exhibit of Puerto Rican art on the mainland in 50 years wrestles with the question: Who is Puerto Rico for?

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NPR News: Day 4 of the House trying to to elect a speaker: The dynamic has shifted

Day 4 of the House trying to to elect a speaker: The dynamic has shifted
For the fourth day in a row the House of Representatives tried to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy picked up support from some of the group of 20 Republicans who had been voting against him.

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NPR News: Parini Shroff's laugh-out-loud debut novel explores caste, domestic abuse and murder

Parini Shroff's laugh-out-loud debut novel explores caste, domestic abuse and murder
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Parini Shroff about her debut novel The Bandit Queens, a story about a woman in an Indian village with a dangerous reputation.

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NPR News: Many in France's Kurdish community don't think killings were a lone-wolf attack

Many in France's Kurdish community don't think killings were a lone-wolf attack
The Kurdish community in France is reeling from a triple killing, just as they prepare to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of another deadly shooting. Few believe it was a lone-wolf attack.

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NPR News: Congress and the history of disfunction

Congress and the history of disfunction
Pundits, politicians and journalists are apt to call this chaotic congressional moment unprecedented. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with historian John Farrell about whether that is true.

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NPR News: The NFL finds itself in uncharted territory as the regular season ends this weekend

The NFL finds itself in uncharted territory as the regular season ends this weekend
After the shocking cardiac arrest of Damar Hamlin on Monday, the NFL will try and play games this weekend, but will not finish the game in which he collapsed.

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NPR News: Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned "King"

Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned "King"
The world's top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned "King" this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.

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NPR News: Son of drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, sparking major violence

Son of drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, sparking major violence
The son of notorious drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, after an overnight raid in the town of Culiacan.

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NPR News: Russia's Putin ordered a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine during Orthodox Christmas

Russia's Putin ordered a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine during Orthodox Christmas
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his country's Defense Minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas.

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NPR News: Son of drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, sparking major violence

Son of drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, sparking major violence
The son of notorious drug lord El Chapo Guzman has been captured in Mexico, after an overnight raid in the town of Culiacan.

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NPR News: House Republicans try to elect a new speaker for a third straight day

House Republicans try to elect a new speaker for a third straight day
In another day of voting, California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy is trying once again to net the majority of votes cast for speaker of the House.

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NPR News: Russia's Putin ordered a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine during Orthodox Christmas

Russia's Putin ordered a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine during Orthodox Christmas
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his country's Defense Minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas.

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NPR News: A woman was driving on a bridge when she had a seizure. A stranger came to the rescue

A woman was driving on a bridge when she had a seizure. A stranger came to the rescue
In this installment of "My Unsung Hero," a stranger comes to the rescue of a woman who started having a seizure while driving.

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NPR News: Climate activists are turning up the heat in their protests against fossil fuels

Climate activists are turning up the heat in their protests against fossil fuels
Climate protesters are becoming increasingly disruptive in Germany as the country turns to coal to replace Russian natural gas.

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NPR News: UAE calls for UN meeting after Israeli minister's visit to Al Aqsa Mosque compound

UAE calls for UN meeting after Israeli minister's visit to Al Aqsa Mosque compound
The United Arab Emirates is calling for a UN Security Council meeting. A far-right Israeli minister visited the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, a move criticized by Arab states that have ties with Israel.

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NPR News: Remembering Eastbay's beloved shoe catalogs

Remembering Eastbay's beloved shoe catalogs
The athletic retailer Eastbay closed its doors at the start of 2023. The Wisconsin-based company transformed the sneaker world with its mailed catalogs featuring the newest shoes and sports jerseys.

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NPR News: Dire warnings of flooding, power outages and mudslides as storms hit California

Dire warnings of flooding, power outages and mudslides as storms hit California
Severe storms are pounding Northern California, with heavy rain and strong winds. These come after a similar weather system that moved through the state over the holiday weekend.

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NPR News: Why women in India are dropping out the workforce, even as the economy grows

Why women in India are dropping out the workforce, even as the economy grows
As India's economy grows, women are dropping out of its workforce. That's stumped economists. Some say it's a sign of prosperity. In conservative India, if women can afford not to work, they don't.

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NPR News: Who is Damar Hamlin? The Buffalo Bills safety keeps Pittsburgh and his family close

Who is Damar Hamlin? The Buffalo Bills safety keeps Pittsburgh and his family close
The world is waiting for updates about Hamlin, who is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is his second NFL season.

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NPR News: Rally car driver and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in a snowmobile accident

Rally car driver and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in a snowmobile accident
Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at age 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

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NPR News: Fans raise more than $3 million for Damar Hamlin's toy drive

Fans raise more than $3 million for Damar Hamlin's toy drive
Fans showed their support for the Buffalo Bills safety by pouring more than $3 million into a fundraiser he started for kids in his hometown. Donations were still pouring in as of Tuesday morning.

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NPR News: A golden age for nonalcoholic beers, wines and spirits

A golden age for nonalcoholic beers, wines and spirits
There are many more drinking options this Dry January if you like the taste of alcoholic drinks but don't like the effects of alcohol.

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NPR News: Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix.

Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix.
Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves.

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NPR News: Condolences pour in for Damar Hamlin, who's in critical condition after an NFL game

Condolences pour in for Damar Hamlin, who's in critical condition after an NFL game
Condolences for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin poured in from across the sports world after Hamlin collapsed in a game Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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NPR News: Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess

Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess
If you think that African countries have nothing to contribute to the global food supply, Ndidi Nunweli would like you to think about what you eat daily.

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NPR News: Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess

Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess
If you think that African countries have nothing to contribute to the global food supply, Ndidi Nunweli would like you to think about what you eat daily.

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NPR News: 13 bison were killed in a road accident near Yellowstone National Park

13 bison were killed in a road accident near Yellowstone National Park
The bison were hit by a semi truck. In the winter months, bison will move toward paved roads to make their travel easier.

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NPR News: A Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building

A Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building
The main library in Boulder, Colorado, had been receiving increased reports of drug use in the bathrooms over a four-week span. It has been closed since late December.

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NPR News: 4 passengers are dead after 2 helicopters collide over an Australian beach

4 passengers are dead after 2 helicopters collide over an Australian beach
Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot Monday in a crash that killed four passengers and drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer.

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NPR News: 4 passengers are dead after 2 helicopters collide over an Australian beach

4 passengers are dead after 2 helicopters collide over an Australian beach
Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot Monday in a crash that killed four passengers and drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer.

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NPR News: Actor Jeremy Renner is hospitalized after suffering accident while plowing snow

Actor Jeremy Renner is hospitalized after suffering accident while plowing snow
The "Avengers" star Jeremy Renner sustained serious injuries while he was plowing snow, the actor's representative said. The actor has a home in Nevada, but it is unclear where he was hurt.

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NPR News: At least 10 people are dead and 20 escaped after a prison riot in Juárez, Mexico

At least 10 people are dead and 20 escaped after a prison riot in Juárez, Mexico
The riot occurred at the notorious Cereso state prison in Juárez. The mayor, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, told local media that armed gunmen had entered the prison.

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NPR News: Researchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed

Researchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed
Thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide did not provide statistics to the FBI due in large part to a transition from a legacy crime reporting system that has existed since the 1920s.

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NPR News: North Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal

North Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal
Some experts say Kim Jong Un's push to make more nukes and new weapons systems reflects his hopes to solidify future negotiating power as he heads into prolonged tensions with the U.S. and its allies.

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NPR News: North Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal

North Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal
Some experts say Kim Jong Un's push to make more nukes and new weapons systems reflects his hopes to solidify future negotiating power as he heads into prolonged tensions with the U.S. and its allies.

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