NPR News: Fiery Greece train collision kills more than 2 dozen, injures more than 80

Fiery Greece train collision kills more than 2 dozen, injures more than 80
A passenger train in Greece carrying hundreds of people collided with an oncoming freight train in a fiery wreck in the country's north early Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and more than 80 injured.

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NPR News: Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president
For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote.

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NPR News: Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president
For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote.

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NPR News: A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell

A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell
The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history.

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NPR News: Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue

Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue
Illustrators say the creator of Dilbert has held problematic views for a long time, from claiming that he lost job opportunities because he is white to questioning the legitimacy of the COVID vaccine.

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NPR News: Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices

Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government's ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step to further action or that it might be it.

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NPR News: Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices

Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government's ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step to further action or that it might be it.

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NPR News: Hong Kong's government says it will lift its COVID mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong's government says it will lift its COVID mask mandate on Wednesday
The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.

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NPR News: Hong Kong's government says it will lift its COVID mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong's government says it will lift its COVID mask mandate on Wednesday
The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.

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NPR News: Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies at 80

Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies at 80
Terry Holland elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach from 1974 to 1990.

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NPR News: Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal

Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.

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NPR News: 'I can dream it, but I can't afford it': The stark reality of life in Iran right now

'I can dream it, but I can't afford it': The stark reality of life in Iran right now
It's been more than five months since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody, which sparked mass protests in Iran. But part of what fueled them was a sense of economic desperation.

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NPR News: Tens of thousands protest Mexico's electoral law changes

Tens of thousands protest Mexico's electoral law changes
Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City's vast main plaza Sunday to protest President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's electoral law changes they say threaten democracy.

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NPR News: Ex-husband and relatives charged in killing of Hong Kong model after body parts found

Ex-husband and relatives charged in killing of Hong Kong model after body parts found
Police in Hong Kong filed murder charges against the former husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law of a model and influencer after they found what they believe to be parts of her dismembered body.

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NPR News: Ex-husband and relatives charged in killing of Hong Kong model after body parts found

Ex-husband and relatives charged in killing of Hong Kong model after body parts found
Police in Hong Kong filed murder charges against the former husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law of a model and influencer after they found what they believe to be parts of her dismembered body.

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NPR News: Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment will resume

Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment will resume
The news follows the Environmental Protection Agency order to pause shipments from the site of the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine to allow additional oversight about where waste was shipped.

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NPR News: Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration's proposal to limit asylum

Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration's proposal to limit asylum
The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.

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NPR News: On the Kansas prairie, a master falconer develops a unique bond with birds of prey

On the Kansas prairie, a master falconer develops a unique bond with birds of prey
Monte Markley read My Side of the Mountain as a kid and was captivated by the story of a boy and his falcon. He's now a master falconer, training his latest bird on the grasslands of Kansas.

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NPR News: For Ukrainians in Dubai, a new restaurant offers a taste of home

For Ukrainians in Dubai, a new restaurant offers a taste of home
Ukrainian visitors and expats are flocking to Yoy restaurant for borsch, companionship and cultural events. Diners from Russia enjoy it too. The UAE has refused to pick sides in the Ukraine war.

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NPR News: Newspapers have dropped the Dilbert cartoon after racist comments by its creator

Newspapers have dropped the Dilbert cartoon after racist comments by its creator
The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faced a backlash of cancellations while defending remarks describing people who are Black as members of "a hate group".

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NPR News: Nigerian election: votes are counted after bitterly fought election

Nigerian election: votes are counted after bitterly fought election
Nigerians went to the polls on Saturday in what many see as the most competitive election in decades. But voting in some parts of the country did not go as smoothly as planned.

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NPR News: Nigerian election: votes are counted after bitterly fought election

Nigerian election: votes are counted after bitterly fought election
Nigerians went to the polls on Saturday in what many see as the most competitive election in decades. But voting in some parts of the country did not go as smoothly as planned.

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NPR News: Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable

Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable
A coalition of state attorneys general is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its regulation of mifepristone. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

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NPR News: Parents of twin boys rescued from Ukraine reflect on a year of trauma and joy

Parents of twin boys rescued from Ukraine reflect on a year of trauma and joy
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with parents Alex Spektor and Irma Nuñez on the first birthday of their twin boys who were evacuated as newborns from Ukraine in the early days of the war.

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NPR News: Parents of twin boys rescued from Ukraine reflect on a year of trauma and joy

Parents of twin boys rescued from Ukraine reflect on a year of trauma and joy
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with parents Alex Spektor and Irma Nuñez on the first birthday of their twin boys who were evacuated as newborns from Ukraine in the early days of the war.

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NPR News: One year later, a photographer reflects on his time in Mariupol as Russia invaded

One year later, a photographer reflects on his time in Mariupol as Russia invaded
Timothy Wolfer, a freelance journalist who spent the first days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine reporting on the ground in Mariupol for NPR, reflects on his time there one year later.

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NPR News: A lawsuit over an abortion pill could about change how the FDA approves medicines

A lawsuit over an abortion pill could about change how the FDA approves medicines
A federal judge is set to rule in a case challenging the FDA's approval of an abortion pill decades ago. Siding with the anti-abortion group may have ripple effects on drug approvals as we know them.

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NPR News: In Ukraine, evidence mounts of Russian war crimes

In Ukraine, evidence mounts of Russian war crimes
A year into the war in Ukraine, evidence of alleged war crimes by Russian soldiers is mounting.

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NPR News: One year of war in Ukraine; China wants peace; access to an abortion drug is at risk

One year of war in Ukraine; China wants peace; access to an abortion drug is at risk
Life in Russia and Ukraine has changed one year into the war. China wants the war to end as soon as possible. Plus, doctors are looking for options as an abortion medication's access is at risk.

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NPR News: Moscow observes a holiday honoring its armed forces one year after Russia invaded Ukraine

Moscow observes a holiday honoring its armed forces one year after Russia invaded Ukraine
Today marks one year since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin shows no sign of backing down.

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NPR News: China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing has repeatedly said it would broker any cease-fire talks, a proposal Ukrainians are wary of because of China's close ties with Moscow.

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NPR News: China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing has repeatedly said it would broker any cease-fire talks, a proposal Ukrainians are wary of because of China's close ties with Moscow.

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NPR News: Americans' spending (which has been up in 2023) will help shape the economic future

Americans' spending (which has been up in 2023) will help shape the economic future
Consumers began 2023 with a surprisingly strong spending spree, but businesses aren't sure it will last. People's spending will play a big role in shaping the economic outlook and future of inflation.

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NPR News: Nigerians are furious as the country switches currencies, creating a cash shortage

Nigerians are furious as the country switches currencies, creating a cash shortage
Nigeria is in the middle of a cash crisis as the country attempts to replace its old currency with a new one — leaving many cashless and furious.

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NPR News: A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he's watching for now

A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he's watching for now
Officials are monitoring the air and water in East Palestine, Ohio, since a train carrying chemicals derailed there. A local doctor tells us what he is seeing.

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NPR News: Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it

Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it
The winter storm that's pummeling nearly half the United States means snow in parts of California that often don't see it.

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NPR News: An artist hopes to buy the shattered Jeff Koons balloon dog

An artist hopes to buy the shattered Jeff Koons balloon dog
An artist in Miami is hoping to buy pieces of Jeff Koons Balloon Dog sculpture that shattered earlier this week.

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NPR News: Baklava took a break in Turkey's pastry capital after the earthquake. Now it's back

Baklava took a break in Turkey's pastry capital after the earthquake. Now it's back
In a city known for its pistachio baklava, a pastry heavyweight turned his family's restaurant into a charity kitchen and shelter after the catastrophic Feb. 6 earthquake.

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NPR News: What we know about the Israeli raid in Nablus that killed at least 11 people

What we know about the Israeli raid in Nablus that killed at least 11 people
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Associated Press' Joe Federman about the Israeli raid that killed at least 11 people in Nablus and injured scores more.

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NPR News: A discarded cigarette butt and DNA tests solve a 52-year-old murder of Vermont woman

A discarded cigarette butt and DNA tests solve a 52-year-old murder of Vermont woman
A discarded cigarette found near the body of a Vermont school teacher in her apartment nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to a neighbor who they say strangled her, Vermont police said.

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NPR News: CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley

CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley
Don Lemon has been absent from his morning show after making sexist and ageist remarks about Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. He's slated to return to air Wednesday.

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NPR News: Remembering 33-year-old Pete Reed, a frontline humanitarian medic killed in Ukraine

Remembering 33-year-old Pete Reed, a frontline humanitarian medic killed in Ukraine
Pete Reed, a former U.S. Marine turned frontline humanitarian medic was killed by a Russian missile this month while treating wounded Ukrainian civilians in Bakhmut. We hear from those who knew him.

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NPR News: Tesla will open thousands of its chargers for use with any EV, White House says

Tesla will open thousands of its chargers for use with any EV, White House says
The White House says Tesla will open thousands of its proprietary chargers up to be used by any EV driver. What will this mean for current Tesla drivers and the rate of EV adoption?

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NPR News: Jean D'Amerique's novel 'A Sun to be Sewn' is his testimony to Port au Prince

Jean D'Amerique's novel 'A Sun to be Sewn' is his testimony to Port au Prince
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Jean D'Amerique about his novel A Sun to be Sewn: a tragic love story told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl living in a neighborhood in Haiti.

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NPR News: A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia

A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia
Cambodia's government said the pieces of jewelry that arrived back in their homeland included items "... precious metal pieces from the Pre-Angkorian and Angkorian period."

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NPR News: Police arrest a suspect in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County

Police arrest a suspect in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Hacienda Heights. The suspect in his killing is the husband of his housekeeper.

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NPR News: Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba explore their shared heritage and similar sounds

Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba explore their shared heritage and similar sounds
Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds. High school musicians from New Orleans are finding common ground with students at a Havana conservatory.

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NPR News: A shortage of Catholic priests is why the largest congregation in the U.S. is so big

A shortage of Catholic priests is why the largest congregation in the U.S. is so big
The largest Catholic congregation in the U.S. is now in California's Central Valley. It serves more than 14,000 families. Its size correlates with the dramatically falling number of Catholic priests.

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NPR News: Biden hears Zelenskyy's plan for peace with Russia during surprise visit to Kyiv

Biden hears Zelenskyy's plan for peace with Russia during surprise visit to Kyiv
President Biden visited Kyiv just shy of a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. He spent time with President Zelensky, who called this visit the most important in U.S.-Ukrainian history.

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NPR News: The FDA has recalled more than 300,000 bottles of Starbucks bottled Frappuccinos

The FDA has recalled more than 300,000 bottles of Starbucks bottled Frappuccinos
The bottles of Starbucks' vanilla Frappuccinos may contain pieces of glass, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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NPR News: Biden says he'll back Ukraine as long as it takes. But some take aim at the price tag

Biden says he'll back Ukraine as long as it takes. But some take aim at the price tag
Polls show a growing number of Americans feel the United States is giving too much aid to Ukraine. That's helped lead to calls for more scrutiny of how the aid is being used.

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NPR News: Heavy rains leave dozens dead in Brazil as cities cancel Carnival

Heavy rains leave dozens dead in Brazil as cities cancel Carnival
The cities of Sao Sebastiao, Ubatuba, Ilhabela and Bertioga, some of the hardest hit and now under state of calamity, canceled their Carnival festivities as rescue teams struggle to find the missing.

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NPR News: 4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference

4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference
The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.

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NPR News: 4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference

4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference
The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.

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NPR News: One couple's bedroom caved in during the earthquake. Here's how it saved their lives

One couple's bedroom caved in during the earthquake. Here's how it saved their lives
In the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, several survivors stayed alive by chance when their collapsed walls provided protection.

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NPR News: One couple's bedroom caved in during the earthquake. Here's how it saved their lives

One couple's bedroom caved in during the earthquake. Here's how it saved their lives
In the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, several survivors stayed alive by chance when their collapsed walls provided protection.

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NPR News: An American submarine that went missing in World War II is found off of Japan's coast

An American submarine that went missing in World War II is found off of Japan's coast
The wreckage of the USS Albacore, credited with sinking at least 10 enemy vessels during the war, was identified, the Navy said — almost 80 years after it was presumed lost.

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NPR News: An American submarine that went missing in World War II is found off of Japan's coast

An American submarine that went missing in World War II is found off of Japan's coast
The wreckage of the USS Albacore, credited with sinking at least 10 enemy vessels during the war, was identified, the Navy said — almost 80 years after it was presumed lost.

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NPR News: Glimmers of hope for children who scavenge coal from India's mines

Glimmers of hope for children who scavenge coal from India's mines
In a region of India where coal equals survival, educator Pinaki Roy gives children lessons in English, computers and the arts. He wants to help lift their spirits — and escape poverty.

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NPR News: How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order
It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Host Leila Fadel takes stock of the war and where it stands. We'll also look back at NPR's reporting from Ukraine over the past year.

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NPR News: An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America

An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America
An NPR/Floodlight investigation found that a longtime Republican insider is stoking solar opposition by spreading bad information about health and environmental risks. Her influence is growing.

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NPR News: How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order
It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Host Leila Fadel takes stock of the war and where it stands. We'll also look back at NPR's reporting from Ukraine over the past year.

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NPR News: Passengers flew 16 hours from Auckland... back to Auckland, after JFK terminal closed

Passengers flew 16 hours from Auckland... back to Auckland, after JFK terminal closed
Because of a closed terminal at JFK in New York, a flight from Auckland, New Zealand, had to return to Auckland. The trip was 16 hours from beginning to end — or should we say back to beginning.

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NPR News: Passengers flew 16 hours from Auckland... back to Auckland, after JFK terminal closed

Passengers flew 16 hours from Auckland... back to Auckland, after JFK terminal closed
Because of a closed terminal at JFK in New York, a flight from Auckland, New Zealand, had to return to Auckland. The trip was 16 hours from beginning to end — or should we say back to beginning.

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NPR News: Taiwan reports that a Chinese weather balloon was found on an outlying island

Taiwan reports that a Chinese weather balloon was found on an outlying island
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said the balloon carried equipment registered to a state-owned electronics company in the northern city of Taiyuan.

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NPR News: Taiwan reports that a Chinese weather balloon was found on an outlying island

Taiwan reports that a Chinese weather balloon was found on an outlying island
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said the balloon carried equipment registered to a state-owned electronics company in the northern city of Taiyuan.

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NPR News: The suspect charged with killing 7 people at 2 California farms pleads not guilty

The suspect charged with killing 7 people at 2 California farms pleads not guilty
A gag order has been issued that prohibits the attorneys, the suspect and the county sheriff's office from talking to reporters about the facts of the case or sharing opinions about what happened.

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NPR News: Pensioners brush off their sequins and spandex for carnival in Rio

Pensioners brush off their sequins and spandex for carnival in Rio
The spirit of carnival affects young and old alike in Rio. Pensioners brushed off their sequins and spandex and rehearsed their dance steps for the annual party in town.

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NPR News: Spy balloons have the spotlight, but Chinese digital espionage has gone on for years

Spy balloons have the spotlight, but Chinese digital espionage has gone on for years
While a fleet of alleged Chinese spy balloons have gotten a lot of attention, hackers for the People's Republic of China have been stealing vast quantities of data through cyberattacks for decades.

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NPR News: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried keeps talking — a move that lawyers say is risky

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried keeps talking — a move that lawyers say is risky
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't seem to keep quiet, even though he's been charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Lawyers say this behavior is very risky.

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NPR News: Some fear that donor fatigue may impact the aid needed after Turkey-Syria earthquake

Some fear that donor fatigue may impact the aid needed after Turkey-Syria earthquake
The U.N. says hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to help the millions of people impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. There's concern that donor fatigue could impact support.

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NPR News: Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment
Hundreds of worried people gathered to hear state officials tell them that testing so far has shown local air is safe to breathe and to promise that safety testing of the air and water would continue.

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NPR News: 1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall

1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a Walmart where 23 people were killed in a racist attack in 2019.

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NPR News: A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard has crashed

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard has crashed
U.S. military officials said both of the people on board were killed when the helicopter crashed in Alabama during a training mission.

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NPR News: Kansas City held a parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win

Kansas City held a parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win
It's time for a parade and rally for Super Bowl champs the Kansas City Chiefs. Much of the city attended.

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NPR News: From tracking Santa to Chinese spy balloons, here's what we know about NORAD

From tracking Santa to Chinese spy balloons, here's what we know about NORAD
The air defense center was created in the 1950s, as a counter to a rival superpower. Now NORAD is front and center again, prompting questions about what it does — and how it copes with modern threats.

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NPR News: Encore: Killer whale moms are supporting their adult sons — and it's costing them

Encore: Killer whale moms are supporting their adult sons — and it's costing them
Killer whale moms spend a lot of energy and resources on their adult sons. Research shows that could impact their reproductive success long-term.

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NPR News: Nikki Haley makes White House run official

Nikki Haley makes White House run official
Nikki Haley officially announced that she is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. She's the second major candidate to declare she'll run, after former President Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Turkey's president takes heat for earthquake response and poor quality of buildings

Turkey's president takes heat for earthquake response and poor quality of buildings
The powerful Turkish president is facing increasing criticism over poor building standards after the earthquake that caused thousands of structures to collapse.

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NPR News: New routes are allowing earthquake aid to reach rebel parts of Syria

New routes are allowing earthquake aid to reach rebel parts of Syria
New routes have opened up for getting aid to rebel parts of Syria damaged by last week's earthquake — but thousands need help.

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NPR News: Encore: The impact gun violence is having on society's mental health

Encore: The impact gun violence is having on society's mental health
How is gun violence impacting our mental health as a society? NPR's Ari Shapiro asks psychologist Erika Felix how we should be taking care of ourselves amid countless stories of deadly mass shootings.

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NPR News: In Tehran, forgoing a headscarf is a quiet, daring protest

In Tehran, forgoing a headscarf is a quiet, daring protest
Mahsa Amini's death after an alleged violation of Iran's strict dress code sparked months of protests. Now, Tehran's streets are crowded with women with uncovered hair: an act of bravery and dissent.

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NPR News: Trial for Mexico's former top drug cop is underway over cartel bribery accusations

Trial for Mexico's former top drug cop is underway over cartel bribery accusations
Guilty or innocent, the drug-corruption trial in New York of high-ranking former Mexican government official, Genaro Garcia Luna, shows the limits of the U.S. to win its decades-long "war on drugs."

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NPR News: Trial for Mexico's former top drug cop is underway over cartel bribery accusations

Trial for Mexico's former top drug cop is underway over cartel bribery accusations
Guilty or innocent, the drug-corruption trial in New York of high-ranking former Mexican government official, Genaro Garcia Luna, shows the limits of the U.S. to win its decades-long "war on drugs."

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NPR News: Some residents have filed a federal lawsuit after hazardous train derailment in Ohio

Some residents have filed a federal lawsuit after hazardous train derailment in Ohio
It's been just over a week since a train carrying hazardous material derailed and caused a fiery crash in Ohio. Some residents worried about health risks have filed a federal lawsuit.

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NPR News: Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. has changed its laws on prosecuting war crimes

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. has changed its laws on prosecuting war crimes
The U.S. has new laws that could make it easier to prosecute war crimes in other countries — something spurred by the war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Since the pandemic began, is it better to have more meetings at work or none at all?

Since the pandemic began, is it better to have more meetings at work or none at all?
Deleting meetings has become a thing post pandemic. But does wiping calendars clean make sense for everybody? Is there such a thing as a good meeting?

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NPR News: Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. has changed its laws on prosecuting war crimes

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. has changed its laws on prosecuting war crimes
The U.S. has new laws that could make it easier to prosecute war crimes in other countries — something spurred by the war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Families are working to bury those who died in the Turkey-Syria earthquake

Families are working to bury those who died in the Turkey-Syria earthquake
One week after a massive earthquake struck eastern Turkey and northern Syria, residents are dealing with burying the tens of thousands of dead.

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NPR News: The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew

The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew
The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea.

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NPR News: The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew

The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew
The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea.

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NPR News: Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl

Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl
Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory (and second in three years). It's the first time the reigning MVP has won a Super Bowl since 1999.

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NPR News: A Syrian doctor on earthquake rescue efforts

A Syrian doctor on earthquake rescue efforts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Mohamed Al-Abrash, a surgeon at Idlib Central Hospital, about what it's been like to treat patients in northwestern Syria after last Monday's deadly earthquake.

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NPR News: Report: Maryland police are using a quota-like system to reward arrests

Report: Maryland police are using a quota-like system to reward arrests
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Baltimore Banner reporter Ben Conarck about whether Maryland State Police are using quotas for traffic stops.

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NPR News: A Syrian doctor on earthquake rescue efforts

A Syrian doctor on earthquake rescue efforts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Mohamed Al-Abrash, a surgeon at Idlib Central Hospital, about what it's been like to treat patients in northwestern Syria after last Monday's deadly earthquake.

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NPR News: Turkey has issued over 100 building arrest warrants after the deadly earthquake

Turkey has issued over 100 building arrest warrants after the deadly earthquake
As rescuers still pulled some from the rubble, Turkish officials detained or issued warrants for those allegedly involved in constructing buildings that toppled down and crushed their occupants.

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NPR News: Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of

Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of
For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars

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NPR News: Turkey has issued over 100 building arrest warrants after the deadly earthquake

Turkey has issued over 100 building arrest warrants after the deadly earthquake
As rescuers still pulled some from the rubble, Turkish officials detained or issued warrants for those allegedly involved in constructing buildings that toppled down and crushed their occupants.

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NPR News: Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery

Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery
The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.

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NPR News: The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory

The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the take-down after the object violated Canada's airspace.

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NPR News: The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory

The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the take-down after the object violated Canada's airspace.

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NPR News: The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes

The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes
A week after telling payment recipients to delay filing returns, the agency won't challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster.

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NPR News: Sen. John Fetterman is discharged from the hospital and will return to work Monday

Sen. John Fetterman is discharged from the hospital and will return to work Monday
Tests ruled out a stroke and found no evidence of a seizure. Fetterman went to the hospital after feeling lightheaded at a Senate Democratic retreat.

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NPR News: Nicaragua sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison

Nicaragua sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison
Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez refused to leave Nicaragua with other political prisoners released on Thursday.

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NPR News: Nicaragua sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison

Nicaragua sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison
Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez refused to leave Nicaragua with other political prisoners released on Thursday.

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NPR News: Everything to know going into this year's Super Bowl

Everything to know going into this year's Super Bowl
Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVII, with some help from our member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia.

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NPR News: Moldova's government, stressed by war in neighboring Ukraine, undergoes a shakeup

Moldova's government, stressed by war in neighboring Ukraine, undergoes a shakeup
Moldova's president tapped her defense and security adviser, pro-Western economist Dorin Recean, to succeed the prime minister who resigned 18 months into a tenure tested by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Russia is draining a massive Ukrainian reservoir, endangering a nuclear plant

Russia is draining a massive Ukrainian reservoir, endangering a nuclear plant
Satellite data show water levels plummeting at the massive Kakhovka Reservoir. The reservoir supplies drinking water, irrigates vast tracts of farmland, and cools Europe's largest nuclear plant.

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NPR News: In France, Macron faces calls to rescind Vladimir Putin's Legion of Honor medal

In France, Macron faces calls to rescind Vladimir Putin's Legion of Honor medal
Some French legislators and activists are calling on the French president to rescind the award to the Russian leader because of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: In France, Macron faces calls to rescind Vladimir Putin's Legion of Honor medal

In France, Macron faces calls to rescind Vladimir Putin's Legion of Honor medal
Some French legislators and activists are calling on the French president to rescind the award to the Russian leader because of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: Nicaragua frees almost all of its political prisoners

Nicaragua frees almost all of its political prisoners
In a surprise move from an increasingly authoritarian government, Nicaragua has freed almost all of its political prisoners. More than 200 were put on a plane and flown to Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Junk food abounds on YouTube videos for kids

Junk food abounds on YouTube videos for kids
Child influencers have huge followings on social media. A new study finds that their videos are frequently exposing their young viewers to junk foods like candy, salty snacks and sugary drinks.

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NPR News: Foreign minister says Iranians can freely voice ideas despite thousands detained

Foreign minister says Iranians can freely voice ideas despite thousands detained
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Iran's foreign minister about free expression, Americans being held prisoner in his country and the future of the Iran nuclear deal.

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NPR News: Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health

Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health
A paper says new parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic came to more of their babies' preventive care visits and missed fewer vaccinations in the first six months.

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NPR News: The window for saving people after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is closing

The window for saving people after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is closing
As the death toll soars, the cold continues and rescue teams dig at the rubble — the window for saving people following the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is closing.

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NPR News: The actual state of the economy, after conflicting reports in last night's speeches

The actual state of the economy, after conflicting reports in last night's speeches
President Biden and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders had different takes on the state of the economy last night. By many measures, the economy is improving, but many Americans don't feel that way.

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NPR News: Two new kids in class share their State of the Union first impressions

Two new kids in class share their State of the Union first impressions
They might be new to school, but two freshman congressmen have plenty of insight to offer on Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

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NPR News: The window for saving people after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is closing

The window for saving people after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is closing
As the death toll soars, the cold continues and rescue teams dig at the rubble — the window for saving people following the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is closing.

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NPR News: The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing

The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing
In a sign of continued tense relations, the U.S. says China declined the request for a phone call between top defense officials

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NPR News: Pentagon says China rebuffed request for a phone call after balloon shoot down

Pentagon says China rebuffed request for a phone call after balloon shoot down
In a sign of continued tense relations, the U.S. says China declined the request for a phone call between top defense officials

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NPR News: Indonesia agreed to transition to renewable energy. But it's unclear if it'll happen

Indonesia agreed to transition to renewable energy. But it's unclear if it'll happen
The U.S. helped broker a $20 billion deal to transition Indonesia to renewables from coal. International observers are excited, but inside Indonesia, it's unclear if the transition will really happen.

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NPR News: AI-generated images breach copyright law, artists say

AI-generated images breach copyright law, artists say
Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.

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NPR News: Earthquake creates additional crises for Syrians amid civil war

Earthquake creates additional crises for Syrians amid civil war
Social media posts are offering a glimpse of the aftermath of deadly earthquake that hit Syria.

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NPR News: Earthquake creates additional crises for Syrians amid civil war

Earthquake creates additional crises for Syrians amid civil war
Social media posts are offering a glimpse of the aftermath of deadly earthquake that hit Syria.

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NPR News: Encore: Recovering from storms, California communities hope for a long-term plan

Encore: Recovering from storms, California communities hope for a long-term plan
Communities in California are slowly recovering from flooding earlier this year and hoping for lasting protections as severe weather may become more common.

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NPR News: The 'doomsday' aftermath of the earthquake in Syria

The 'doomsday' aftermath of the earthquake in Syria
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Wafaa Sadek, country director for International Medical Corps in Syria, about the earthquake's aftermath and how her team of medical professionals are responding.

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NPR News: Where U.S.-China relations stand after suspected spy balloon was shot down

Where U.S.-China relations stand after suspected spy balloon was shot down
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political scientist Jessica Chen Weiss about where U.S.-China relations are headed after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the weekend.

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NPR News: 2 abducted Missouri children are found in Florida after being missing nearly a year

2 abducted Missouri children are found in Florida after being missing nearly a year
Two abducted children who had been missing from Missouri for almost a year were found in a Florida grocery store with their non-custodial mother, who was taken into police custody, authorities said.

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NPR News: China accuses the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down of balloon

China accuses the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down of balloon
China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend.

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NPR News: China accuses the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down of balloon

China accuses the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down of balloon
China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend.

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NPR News: Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa

Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa
In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.

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NPR News: Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa

Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa
In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.

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NPR News: Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet

Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet
After months of eye-popping prices, egg lovers are finally seeing some relief. Wholesale prices in the Midwest fell by 58 cents at the end of January, but the days of a $1.50 a dozen may not return.

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NPR News: Ex-Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who aided U.S. war in Afghanistan, has died

Ex-Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who aided U.S. war in Afghanistan, has died
Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died. He was 79.

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NPR News: Ex-Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who aided U.S. war in Afghanistan, has died

Ex-Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who aided U.S. war in Afghanistan, has died
Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died. He was 79.

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NPR News: A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation

A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation
Just before a FedEx cargo airplane was due to land, an air traffic controller cleared the Southwest flight to depart from the same runway. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident.

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NPR News: Catching Kareem: How LeBron James chased down the NBA points record

Catching Kareem: How LeBron James chased down the NBA points record
Records are made to be broken, the saying goes. But how did the kid from Akron chase down what seemed like an unbeatable number?

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NPR News: Israel's far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court

Israel's far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court
Despite huge protests, Israel's new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland's far-right did the same when they entered office.

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NPR News: Israel's far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court

Israel's far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court
Despite huge protests, Israel's new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland's far-right did the same when they entered office.

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NPR News: A 6th Memphis police officer has been fired after the beating death of Tyre Nichols

A 6th Memphis police officer has been fired after the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Preston Hemphill had been suspended as he was investigated for his role in the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. Five Memphis officers have already been fired.

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NPR News: Blinken postpones China trip after discovery of surveillance balloon

Blinken postpones China trip after discovery of surveillance balloon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after the discovery of what the Pentagon alleges to be a Chinese surveillance balloon. China's government says it's a weather balloon.

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NPR News: The Yosemite postmaster retires after more than 40 years (and a whole lot of mail)

The Yosemite postmaster retires after more than 40 years (and a whole lot of mail)
John Reynolds started his career in the summer of 1978 as a college student. This week, he said goodbye to the calling of a lifetime.

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NPR News: In many parts of the northern U.S., it's really cold. Here's how to stay safe

In many parts of the northern U.S., it's really cold. Here's how to stay safe
Windchill warnings and advisories are in parts of the northern United States as regions see temperatures settle in the single digits.

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NPR News: Manufacturer recalls eye drops after possible link to bacterial infections

Manufacturer recalls eye drops after possible link to bacterial infections
EzriCare artificial tears are suspected to be the cause of an outbreak of the VIM-GES-CRPA strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the CDC said is the first outbreak of its kind in the U.S.

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NPR News: In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage
Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

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NPR News: In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage
Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

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NPR News: Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Nearly 350,000 customers in the state were without power on Thursday afternoon. And one major utility service in the state said it did not know when it would be able to restore power.

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NPR News: Pentagon is tracking a spy balloon, which it suspects belongs to China, over the U.S.

Pentagon is tracking a spy balloon, which it suspects belongs to China, over the U.S.
U.S. military officials say they are tracking a Chinese high altitude surveillance balloon that's been over the continental U.S. for the past couple of days.

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NPR News: The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence

The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence
The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China's influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

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NPR News: The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence

The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence
The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China's influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

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NPR News: Australia's central bank says it will remove the British monarchy from its bank notes

Australia's central bank says it will remove the British monarchy from its bank notes
Australia's central bank says its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins.

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NPR News: Australia's central bank says it will remove the British monarchy from its bank notes

Australia's central bank says it will remove the British monarchy from its bank notes
Australia's central bank says its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins.

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NPR News: A lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, a federal judge rules

A lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, a federal judge rules
A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Rittenhouse can proceed to the next phase.

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NPR News: Europe is set to stop buying oil products like diesel from Russia

Europe is set to stop buying oil products like diesel from Russia
After already ending imports of Russian oil, Europe's next move against Russia's economy starts this weekend, when it stops buying oil products like the diesel fuel widely used across the continent.

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NPR News: A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa

A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa
Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region.

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NPR News: Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts

Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts
As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.

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NPR News: Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot, police say

Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot, police say
A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night after being taken into custody following a standoff with law enforcement, a police spokesman said.

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