NPR News: Andrew Tate has been released from a Romanian jail and placed under house arrest

Andrew Tate has been released from a Romanian jail and placed under house arrest
Tate was initially detained in late December in Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women. He was detained on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.

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NPR News: Teyana Taylor stars in a movie about motherhood and life in a changing New York City

Teyana Taylor stars in a movie about motherhood and life in a changing New York City
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.

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NPR News: The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice

The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice
Nancy and her husband, Tom, were terrified after Tom had fainting incidents and doctors couldn't give them answers. That was until one doctor gave them some advice that continues to help them today.

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NPR News: Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings

Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings
A public inquiry recommends that the government rethink the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's central role in the country's policing.

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NPR News: Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings

Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings
A public inquiry recommends that the government rethink the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's central role in the country's policing.

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NPR News: Authorities are investigating 33 swimmers for allegedly harassing dolphins in Hawaii

Authorities are investigating 33 swimmers for allegedly harassing dolphins in Hawaii
The Marine Mammal Protection Act was amended in 2021 to prohibit people from being within 50 feet of spinner dolphins in Hawaii.

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NPR News: Live updates: Donald Trump will be indicted for his role in hush money payments

Live updates: Donald Trump will be indicted for his role in hush money payments
The former president and 2024 hopeful has been indicted by a grand jury, multiple sources close to Trump confirmed to NPR. Join NPR as we unpack key moments.

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NPR News: These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says

These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.

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NPR News: A rehab center revives traumatized Ukrainian troops before their return to battle

A rehab center revives traumatized Ukrainian troops before their return to battle
Built largely with Western donations, the spa-like retreat provides soldiers with counseling, aromatherapy and more. But most soldiers are there for no more than a week.

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NPR News: 2 U.S. military helicopters crash during training in Kentucky

2 U.S. military helicopters crash during training in Kentucky
Two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a training mission, the U.S. Army said in a statement. The status of the crew members wasn't immediately known.

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NPR News: A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves more than 30 dead, a governor says

A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves more than 30 dead, a governor says
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor said Thursday.

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NPR News: A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves more than 30 dead, a governor says

A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves more than 30 dead, a governor says
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor said Thursday.

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NPR News: 2023 Whiting Awards recognize 10 emerging writers

2023 Whiting Awards recognize 10 emerging writers
The recipients of the $50,000 prize, which was announced on Wednesday evening, show an exceeding amount of talent and promise, according to the prize's judges.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Nashville holds a vigil for the school shooting victims, ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to testify before a Senate panel over unionization and Disney will layoff 7,000 people in a cost-saving deal.

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NPR News: Nashville holds a vigil for the victims of this week's school shooting

Nashville holds a vigil for the victims of this week's school shooting
NPR's A Martinez talks to Rachel Wegner of the Tennessean about Gov. Bill Lee urging Tennesseans to pray for the three children and three adults killed in a school shooting — and for their community.

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NPR News: Seattle and Justice officials seek to end most oversight of city's police

Seattle and Justice officials seek to end most oversight of city's police
U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials seek an end to most federal oversight of the city's police department, saying its sustained reform efforts are a model for other cities.

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NPR News: Men plead guilty after being accused of stuffing fish with weights at tournament

Men plead guilty after being accused of stuffing fish with weights at tournament
Two men accused of stuffing fish with lead weights and fish fillets in an attempt to win thousands of dollars in an Ohio fishing tournament last fall have pleaded guilty to charges including cheating.

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NPR News: Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert

Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert
Administrators at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha stopped a class from performing a Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance because the song "could be perceived as controversial."

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NPR News: President Biden pushes for assault ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

President Biden pushes for assault ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed
The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.

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NPR News: After Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach struggles to become 'a functional paradise'

After Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach struggles to become 'a functional paradise'
Nearly every building on the barrier island in Southwest Florida was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian's 15-foot storm surge. It's left the town with almost a clean slate for redevelopment.

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NPR News: Biden administration puts the state of global democracy back in the spotlight

Biden administration puts the state of global democracy back in the spotlight
NPR'S A Martinez talks to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the U.S. co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy. About 120 countries are expected to participate.

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NPR News: Ralphie the 'demon' French bulldog has been adopted again — hopefully for good

Ralphie the 'demon' French bulldog has been adopted again — hopefully for good
Ralphie's new owner Jason trains dogs professionally for the Tennessee state government. Ralphie's former shelter chose him from more than 700 inquiries.

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NPR News: At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador

At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador
The landslide in Alausí, about 137 miles south of the capital, Quito, affected an estimated 500 people and 163 homes. Rescuers frantically searched for survivors.

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NPR News: Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns
Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.

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NPR News: Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns
Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.

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NPR News: Immigration fraud case brings tough First Amendment questions to the Supreme Court

Immigration fraud case brings tough First Amendment questions to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case about whether a federal law that prohibits inducing unlawful immigration violates the First Amendment.

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NPR News: Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan

Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan
Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.

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NPR News: Fox News is fighting a $1.6 billion lawsuit. But advertisers haven't shied away

Fox News is fighting a $1.6 billion lawsuit. But advertisers haven't shied away
In court: a rough week for Fox News as it defends itself against a $1.6 billion lawsuit over lies it broadcast about the 2020 presidential election. But the network otherwise seems as strong as ever.

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NPR News: In Senegal, the government is cracking down on human rights

In Senegal, the government is cracking down on human rights
NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Ousmane Diallo, a researcher at Amnesty International, about the state of democracy in Senegal, amid government crackdowns on human rights and political opposition.

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NPR News: On the border with Belarus, Ukrainian troops prep for a long war — and the front line

On the border with Belarus, Ukrainian troops prep for a long war — and the front line
Russian forces crossed from Belarus into Ukraine a year ago, headed for Kyiv, before their unexpected retreat. As the war drags on, Ukraine is fortifying even the quietest stretch of this border.

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NPR News: A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library

A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library
The nonprofit, which has a mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," says it will appeal the ruling.

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NPR News: On the border with Belarus, Ukrainian troops prep for a long war — and the front line

On the border with Belarus, Ukrainian troops prep for a long war — and the front line
Russian forces crossed from Belarus into Ukraine a year ago, headed for Kyiv, before their unexpected retreat. As the war drags on, Ukraine is fortifying even the quietest stretch of this border.

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NPR News: President Biden's nominee to head the FAA has withdrawn after Republican criticism

President Biden's nominee to head the FAA has withdrawn after Republican criticism
President Joe Biden's choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after he appeared to lack enough Senate support.

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NPR News: Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault in New York City

Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault in New York City
Police were called to a domestic dispute in an apartment Saturday morning. Majors was charged with assault, strangulation and harassment. A representative for Majors said he "has done nothing wrong."

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NPR News: A music school uniting Syrian and Turkish cultures survives the massive earthquake

A music school uniting Syrian and Turkish cultures survives the massive earthquake
A handful of students return to a school in Gaziantep, Turkey, that seeks to help revive old Syrian and Turkish music and integrate refugees.

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NPR News: 1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot. Here's where their cases stand

1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot. Here's where their cases stand
More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.

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NPR News: A powerful tornado has killed at least 7 people in the U.S. South

A powerful tornado has killed at least 7 people in the U.S. South
The tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather moved through several southern states.

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NPR News: Migration and TikTok were among the topics covered on Biden's visit to Canada

Migration and TikTok were among the topics covered on Biden's visit to Canada
In a speech to the Canadian Parliament, Biden tried to make up for the delay in his visiting by talking about the close ties between the two neighbors. He even made a joke about Toronto's hockey team.

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NPR News: Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in a Utah court for a trial over a 2016 ski crash

Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in a Utah court for a trial over a 2016 ski crash
The Oscar-winning actress took the stand Friday in Park City for a jury trial that will determine who was at fault in the 2016 crash. Paltrow is seeking $1 in damages.

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NPR News: The unexpected return of a valuable briefcase restored Sri's faith in humanity

The unexpected return of a valuable briefcase restored Sri's faith in humanity
After her dad died, Sri Pisharody flew to India with her mother and daughter. She told her daughter to be wary of the rickshaw drivers but then something happened that made her question what she said.

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NPR News: The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass

The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.

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NPR News: The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building

The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sent a letter Thursday, in which the Senate Ethics Committee found he violated its rule about asking for campaign donations in federal buildings.

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NPR News: The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass

The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.

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NPR News: More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms

More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms
Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.

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NPR News: More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms

More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms
Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.

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NPR News: Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports

Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports
The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.

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NPR News: Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business
The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

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NPR News: Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous

Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous
Australians will vote sometime between October and December on the referendum that would enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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NPR News: Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous

Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous
Australians will vote sometime between October and December on the referendum that would enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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NPR News: New UN report paints a grim picture for the future of the world's water

New UN report paints a grim picture for the future of the world's water
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Richard Connor of UNESCO about Wednesday's report on the state of the world's water supply.

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NPR News: Kind words from a stranger helped Laura Holmes-Haddad While undergoing chemo

Kind words from a stranger helped Laura Holmes-Haddad While undergoing chemo
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Laura Holmes-Haddad got some much-needed kind words from a stranger.

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NPR News: Exiled opposition leader doesn't want the world to forget about oppression in Belarus

Exiled opposition leader doesn't want the world to forget about oppression in Belarus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. After being tried in absentia, she was recently convicted to 15 years in prison on charges of treason.

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NPR News: What we do (and don't) know about teacher shortages, and what can be done about them

What we do (and don't) know about teacher shortages, and what can be done about them
Limited national data suggest teachers are plentiful, but many districts that serve some of the most vulnerable students would beg to differ.

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NPR News: A shrinking reservoir signals Ukraine and Russia are waging a dangerous water war

A shrinking reservoir signals Ukraine and Russia are waging a dangerous water war
Russia is using a dam it controls to release water from Ukraine's massive Kakhovka Reservoir. It's one of dozens of cases where the war is limiting access to safe water.

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NPR News: 8 dolphins died after washing ashore in New Jersey

8 dolphins died after washing ashore in New Jersey
Two dolphins were discovered on the shore in Sandy Hook Bay in New Jersey last week. By Tuesday, rescuers had discovered eight stranded dolphins in total.

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NPR News: TikTok CEO to lawmakers: Americans' data not at risk of 'authorized foreign access'

TikTok CEO to lawmakers: Americans' data not at risk of 'authorized foreign access'
The boss of the hit video-sharing app will deliver remarks to lawmakers in Washington on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China.

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NPR News: Iraq vets reflect on a war Americans have largely put behind them

Iraq vets reflect on a war Americans have largely put behind them
The U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago gripped the entire nation. Today it is far from the minds of most Americans, though not for the veterans who served there.

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NPR News: Wyoming governor calls trans athlete ban bill 'draconian' and then allows it to pass

Wyoming governor calls trans athlete ban bill 'draconian' and then allows it to pass
The law, which takes effect July 1, is among dozens of Republican proposals pushing back against transgender rights in statehouses across the U.S.

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NPR News: Iraq vets reflect on a war Americans have largely put behind them

Iraq vets reflect on a war Americans have largely put behind them
The U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago gripped the entire nation. Today it is far from the minds of most Americans, though not for the veterans who served there.

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NPR News: Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy

Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a surprise visit to Ukraine early Tuesday, hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in neighboring Russia for a three-day visit.

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NPR News: Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy

Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a surprise visit to Ukraine early Tuesday, hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in neighboring Russia for a three-day visit.

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NPR News: The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.

The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.
Cases of the fungus in which it did not respond to antifungal medicine tripled in 2021. It can be deadly, but does not seem to have adverse effects on healthy people.

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NPR News: The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights

The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights
Almost a third of the reservation's 170,000 residents lack access to clean, reliable drinking water. The tribe wants to be able to represent itself in litigation over the Colorado River.

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NPR News: Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler

Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler
Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Rock were also among the comedians in Washington, D.C. this weekend to celebrate Sandler, who worked on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s and moved on to films.

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NPR News: Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence votes as pressure builds from pension protests

Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence votes as pressure builds from pension protests
Since becoming president in 2017, Emmanuel Macron often has been accused of being out of touch. But government officials are hoping to survive a no-confidence vote because the opposition is divided.

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NPR News: Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence votes as pressure builds from pension protests

Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence votes as pressure builds from pension protests
Since becoming president in 2017, Emmanuel Macron often has been accused of being out of touch. But government officials are hoping to survive a no-confidence vote because the opposition is divided.

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NPR News: South Korea has the world's lowest fertility rate, a struggle with lessons for us all

South Korea has the world's lowest fertility rate, a struggle with lessons for us all
South Korea's government has moved aggressively to encourage more childbirth, but its ongoing struggles point to the complexity of a challenge that is only becoming more salient around the world.

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NPR News: 3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq
Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.

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NPR News: Opioids are devastating Cherokee families. The tribe has a $100 million plan to heal

Opioids are devastating Cherokee families. The tribe has a $100 million plan to heal
The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover.

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NPR News: 3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq
Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.

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NPR News: Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to the occupied city of Mariupol

Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to the occupied city of Mariupol
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the port city of Mariupol, Russian state news agencies reported, in his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September.

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NPR News: Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to the occupied city of Mariupol

Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to the occupied city of Mariupol
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the port city of Mariupol, Russian state news agencies reported, in his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September.

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NPR News: 20 years after the U.S. invasion, many young Iraqis say their lives were shaped it

20 years after the U.S. invasion, many young Iraqis say their lives were shaped it
A look at life in Baghdad 20 years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

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NPR News: An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine

An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine
A secretive Russian military unit, known for its part in the deaths of hundreds of civilians on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 nearly a decade ago, was fighting in eastern Ukraine, NPR uncovered.

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NPR News: An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine

An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine
A secretive Russian military unit, known for its part in the deaths of hundreds of civilians on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 nearly a decade ago, was fighting in eastern Ukraine, NPR uncovered.

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NPR News: An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine

An infamous Russian unit that downed a civilian plane in 2014 was active in Ukraine
A secretive Russian military unit, known for its part in the deaths of hundreds of civilians on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 nearly a decade ago, was fighting in eastern Ukraine, NPR uncovered.

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NPR News: San Francisco will discuss reparation proposals—but even supporters are split on them

San Francisco will discuss reparation proposals—but even supporters are split on them
While many cheered the possibility of a huge financial windfall for the city's Black residents, one civil rights leader says the proposal is a distraction from tangible efforts to redress racism.

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NPR News: Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Larry Brock of Texas joined other rioters on the Senate floor only minutes after then-Vice President Mike Pence, senators and their staff fled to escape the mob attacking the building on Jan. 6, 2021.

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NPR News: 'Poverty, By America' shows how the rest of us benefit by keeping others poor

'Poverty, By America' shows how the rest of us benefit by keeping others poor
Pulitzer winner for Evicted Matthew Desmond examines why the U.S. has more poverty than other rich nations. He finds it spends big on social programs, but gives the most to those who need it least.

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NPR News: 'Back to one meal a day': SNAP benefits drop as food prices climb

'Back to one meal a day': SNAP benefits drop as food prices climb
A lot of people don't think twice about buying milk, says Teresa Calderez. "But there are lots of us out here who can't buy a gallon of milk when we need it."

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NPR News: China leader Xi Jinping to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin

China leader Xi Jinping to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba that Beijing is concerned about the year-old conflict spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution.

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NPR News: New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears
New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation's Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones, officials said Friday.

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NPR News: Trains derail in Arizona and Washington, with oil spilled on Puget Sound tribal land

Trains derail in Arizona and Washington, with oil spilled on Puget Sound tribal land
The derailment in Washington state occurred on a berm along Padilla Bay, on the Swinomish tribal reservation near Anacortes. Most of 5,000 gallons of spilled diesel fuel leaked on the land.

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NPR News: New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears
New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation's Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones, officials said Friday.

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NPR News: Near misses and other mishaps are setting off alarm bells in the aviation industry

Near misses and other mishaps are setting off alarm bells in the aviation industry
After several recent incidents in which airplanes nearly collided, the FAA brought more than 200 aviation professionals and safety experts yesterday to find ways to improve safety.

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NPR News: Synthetic opioids threaten communities including the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma

Synthetic opioids threaten communities including the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma
The fentanyl-opioid crisis is hitting young people hard and some of the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help families recover.

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NPR News: Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71
Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.

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NPR News: Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91

Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91
Jiang Yanyong was a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness.

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NPR News: Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91

Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91
Jiang Yanyong was a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness.

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NPR News: A lawsuit picks a bone with Buffalo Wild Wings: Are 'boneless wings' really wings?

A lawsuit picks a bone with Buffalo Wild Wings: Are 'boneless wings' really wings?
The "boneless wings" served by Buffalo Wild Wings, the national chain of casual sports bar-restaurants, have long been made of white meat from boneless chicken breasts.

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NPR News: Special prosecutor steps down in case against Alec Baldwin

Special prosecutor steps down in case against Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin's legal team sought to disqualify special prosecutor and Republican state Rep. Andrea Reeb of Clovis based on constitutional provisions that safeguard the separation of powers.

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NPR News: Honduras says it will will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan

Honduras says it will will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan
China claims self-ruled, democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and refuses most contacts with countries that maintain formal ties with Taiwan.

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NPR News: The Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listing

The Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listing
Industry groups are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation, arguing that their prized catch shouldn't be on a "red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.

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NPR News: Clashes erupt as Pakistan authorities attempt to arrest former PM Imran Khan

Clashes erupt as Pakistan authorities attempt to arrest former PM Imran Khan
Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April, was ordered to appear before a judge to answer charges of illegally selling state gifts and concealing his assets.

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NPR News: Clashes erupt as Pakistan authorities attempt to arrest former PM Imran Khan

Clashes erupt as Pakistan authorities attempt to arrest former PM Imran Khan
Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April, was ordered to appear before a judge to answer charges of illegally selling state gifts and concealing his assets.

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NPR News: Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over the train derailment in East Palestine

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over the train derailment in East Palestine
The lawsuit seeks to force the company to pay for groundwater and soil monitoring in the years ahead and economic losses in the area.

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NPR News: Have a villain in your life? In Hong Kong, a ritual helps ease anxieties

Have a villain in your life? In Hong Kong, a ritual helps ease anxieties
Customers pay ritual practitioners to bash an image of their target with a shoe. It could be anyone — rival lovers and unfriendly colleagues, or horrible bosses and unlikeable public figures.

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NPR News: Have a villain in your life? In Hong Kong, a ritual helps ease anxieties

Have a villain in your life? In Hong Kong, a ritual helps ease anxieties
Customers pay ritual practitioners to bash an image of their target with a shoe. It could be anyone — rival lovers and unfriendly colleagues, or horrible bosses and unlikeable public figures.

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NPR News: Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82
Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years, shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government.

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NPR News: Startups 'on pins and needles' until their funds clear from Silicon Valley Bank

Startups 'on pins and needles' until their funds clear from Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse left startups scrambling to figure out how to make payroll, or even just get checks printed.

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NPR News: The family of a 'Cop City' protester who was killed releases more autopsy findings

The family of a 'Cop City' protester who was killed releases more autopsy findings
Attorneys for the family of Manuel Paez Terán said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the shooting, has prevented Atlanta police from releasing more evidence to his relatives.

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NPR News: The FDIC insurance limit was last raised in 2008. Here's how it works

The FDIC insurance limit was last raised in 2008. Here's how it works
The FDIC exists to help the banking system cope with exactly the type of crisis we're now seeing: When it was created in 1933, some 4,000 banks had closed in the first few months alone.

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NPR News: Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government
China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration.

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NPR News: A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark

A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark
The title of the city's monument was inspired by Robert Hayden's 1962 poem entitled "Runaway Runagate," which references Tubman.

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NPR News: The U.S. and South Korea hold drills as North launches missiles from sub

The U.S. and South Korea hold drills as North launches missiles from sub
North Korea's missile tests Sunday signal the country likely will conduct provocative weapons testing activities during the U.S.-South Korean drills that are to run for 11 days.

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NPR News: The U.S. and South Korea hold drills as North launches missiles from sub

The U.S. and South Korea hold drills as North launches missiles from sub
North Korea's missile tests Sunday signal the country likely will conduct provocative weapons testing activities during the U.S.-South Korean drills that are to run for 11 days.

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NPR News: Stanford University investigates swastikas and Hitler image left on student's door

Stanford University investigates swastikas and Hitler image left on student's door
News of the instance of antisemitism is one of several hate incidents reported on Stanford's campus this academic year.

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NPR News: In military academies, 1 in 5 female students said they experienced sexual assault

In military academies, 1 in 5 female students said they experienced sexual assault
An anonymous survey conducted by the Defense Department showed that despite prevention efforts, cases of sexual assault and harassment are growing among men and women in military academies.

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NPR News: How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'

How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'
Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.

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NPR News: Opinion: India expelled me for journalism 47 years ago. It's still cracking down

Opinion: India expelled me for journalism 47 years ago. It's still cracking down
Nearly half a century after the government of India kicked out Washington Post reporter Lewis M. Simons, journalists there are at risk again. And for similar reasons.

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NPR News: China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change

China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change
China on Sunday reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets.

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NPR News: China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change

China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change
China on Sunday reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets.

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NPR News: Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park

Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park
Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.

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NPR News: Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park

Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park
Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.

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NPR News: Indian LGBTQ couples fight for legal recognition of same-sex marriage

Indian LGBTQ couples fight for legal recognition of same-sex marriage
India's Supreme Court decriminalized gay sex in 2018. In January, the court accepted a petition from four LGBTQ couples to legalize same-sex marriage. It is set to hear arguments on Monday.

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NPR News: Texas man sues ex-wife's friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills

Texas man sues ex-wife's friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Galveston County man accuses three women of helping his ex-wife obtain abortion pills used to terminate her pregnancy last year.

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NPR News: China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier

China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier
Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

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NPR News: China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier

China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier
Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

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NPR News: The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart in 1996 is sentenced to 25 years to life

The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart in 1996 is sentenced to 25 years to life
Smart, 19, disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1996. Prosecutors maintained that Paul Flores, now 46, killed Smart during an attempted rape.

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NPR News: 3 men found guilty in Ahmaud Arbery's murder file appeals of hate crime convictions

3 men found guilty in Ahmaud Arbery's murder file appeals of hate crime convictions
The 25-year-old Arbery was shot and killed after he was pursued by two of the men, who saw him running in their neighborhood in Brunswick, Ga., on Feb. 23, 2020. The third man filmed the encounter.

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NPR News: Biden administration releases Guantánamo inmate, its fourth transfer in a month

Biden administration releases Guantánamo inmate, its fourth transfer in a month
A Saudi man held at Guantánamo for more than two decades without being put on trial has been released by the U.S., making him the fourth inmate transferred out of Guantánamo in about the past month.

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NPR News: What you can do (starting now) to make the daylight saving transition a little easier

What you can do (starting now) to make the daylight saving transition a little easier
Clocks spring forward this weekend meaning we all lose an hour of sleep. We have some tips to help you adjust to daylight saving time. And what do sleep scientists say about switching back and forth?

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NPR News: Several were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Germany

Several were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Germany
Police in Hamburg, Germany, said there was no indication that a shooter was on the run and that it appeared likely that the perpetrator was either in the building or among the dead.

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NPR News: Russia hit Ukraine with missiles Thursday morning, killing at least six people

Russia hit Ukraine with missiles Thursday morning, killing at least six people
At least six people have died after a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets across Ukraine early Thursday. They also knocked out power at Europe's largest atomic power station.

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NPR News: A red California county has no way to conduct elections after dropping voting system

A red California county has no way to conduct elections after dropping voting system
Based on unfounded election fraud conspiracy theories, one northern California county has dropped Dominion Voting Systems.

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NPR News: Russia hit Ukraine with missiles Thursday morning, killing at least six people

Russia hit Ukraine with missiles Thursday morning, killing at least six people
At least six people have died after a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets across Ukraine early Thursday. They also knocked out power at Europe's largest atomic power station.

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NPR News: The House's attempt to shed new light on COVID-19's origins

The House's attempt to shed new light on COVID-19's origins
As questions remain over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republican-led House is attempting to shed new light on the matter, but its not without political debate and questionable claims.

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NPR News: Top U.S. security officials discuss Russia, China in assessment of worldwide threats

Top U.S. security officials discuss Russia, China in assessment of worldwide threats
CIA Director William Burns and other top national security officials address the most substantial threats facing the U.S. as they go before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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NPR News: Mississippi Senate OKs bill that expands police in majority-Black state capitol

Mississippi Senate OKs bill that expands police in majority-Black state capitol
Supporters of the bill say they are trying to improve public safety in Jackson but critics say the bill is a paternalistic attempt to intrude on local decision-making and voting rights in the capital.

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NPR News: Bans on medical care for trans youth are moving quickly through state legislatures

Bans on medical care for trans youth are moving quickly through state legislatures
State legislatures around the U.S. are passing bans on gender-affirming care for trans youth at a quickening pace.

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NPR News: Ben Savage, star of '90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World,' is running for Congress

Ben Savage, star of '90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World,' is running for Congress
Ben Savage, 42, is running as a Democrat to represent District 30 in California. The seat is being left vacant by Rep. Adam Schiff.

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NPR News: Wall Street veteran Ajay Banga is nominated to head the World Bank

Wall Street veteran Ajay Banga is nominated to head the World Bank
The U.S. has nominated Ajay Banga to head the World Bank. A naturalized American, Banga has decades of experience in finance but faces major challenges at the multilateral lending institution.

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NPR News: Railway transport safety is failing. These lawmakers have a plan to help

Railway transport safety is failing. These lawmakers have a plan to help
Another headline-grabbing trail derailment in the span of a month has legislators urging stricter safety regulations for railway workers.

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NPR News: Two of the four U.S. citizens kidnapped in northern Mexico have been killed

Two of the four U.S. citizens kidnapped in northern Mexico have been killed
The Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, says a suspect has been arrested over the kidnapping of four Americans — two of whom were found dead on Tuesday.

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NPR News: The GOP's presidential nominee isn't likely to be moderate

The GOP's presidential nominee isn't likely to be moderate
Moderates in the Republican party have been among the most popular governors in the country — and yet, the party is likely to nominate an archconservative as its presidential nominee.

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NPR News: Afghan women barred from school plead with male classmates to stay home in solidarity

Afghan women barred from school plead with male classmates to stay home in solidarity
Afghan women's rights activists plead with their male classmates to stay home as the Taliban reopen colleges and high schools — for men and boys only.

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NPR News: What the damage and recovery looks like in Turkey a month after the earthquakes

What the damage and recovery looks like in Turkey a month after the earthquakes
A month after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the massive loss of life and ongoing needs are finally becoming clear.

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NPR News: Remembering disability rights activist Judith Heumann

Remembering disability rights activist Judith Heumann
Judith Heumann was a disability rights activist and a leader of the disability community. In 1977, she helped to revive legislation that set the groundwork for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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NPR News: Poisoning allegations at girls schools in Iran sparks responses from leaders

Poisoning allegations at girls schools in Iran sparks responses from leaders
Allegations of poisonings at dozens of girls schools has prompted responses from Iran's supreme leader and others, showing the pressures on the government to respond to continued unrest.

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NPR News: Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says

Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says
Young Black adults, Mexican Americans and other Hispanic adults experienced the greatest cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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NPR News: Egypt sentences human rights activists to prison on terrorism charges

Egypt sentences human rights activists to prison on terrorism charges
Human rights groups called the trial unfair. Egypt on Sunday sentenced 14 people, including rights activists, to prison terms ranging between five and 15 years on terrorism-related charges.

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NPR News: A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex

A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the company failed to take action to prevent a racially hostile work environment.

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NPR News: As pandemic benefits end, an Alabama food bank feels the effects

As pandemic benefits end, an Alabama food bank feels the effects
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Jones, co-founder of Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, about the expiration of the pandemic expansion of SNAP benefits.

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NPR News: Meet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine

Meet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine
Photographer Natalie Keyssar recounts the work of The Angels of Salvation, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing aid to and helping to evacuate civilians in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

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NPR News: Meet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine

Meet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine
Photographer Natalie Keyssar recounts the work of The Angels of Salvation, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing aid to and helping to evacuate civilians in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

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NPR News: Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show
The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning.

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NPR News: A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks

A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.

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NPR News: Pushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of "around 5%" this year

Pushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of "around 5%" this year
Outgoing premier Li Keqiang told delegates at the National People's Congress that China is aiming to rebound economically after COVID slowed them down

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NPR News: Pushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of "around 5%" this year

Pushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of "around 5%" this year
Outgoing premier Li Keqiang told delegates at the National People's Congress that China is aiming to rebound economically after COVID slowed them down

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NPR News: Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled

Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled
Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.

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NPR News: Cannabis business owner now earns praise for what he was once arrested for

Cannabis business owner now earns praise for what he was once arrested for
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Devin Alexander in Newton, Mass., about his legal cannabis company after having been arrested for selling cannabis in 2011.

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NPR News: Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Here's what to watch

Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Here's what to watch
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has led the former Soviet republic since 2021. She's an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

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NPR News: Some fear the West Bank is nearing on chaos and Israel's democracy might collapse

Some fear the West Bank is nearing on chaos and Israel's democracy might collapse
We hear from ordinary people concerned about the future of Israeli democracy and whether the West Bank is on the verge of chaos.

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NPR News: Some fear the West Bank is nearing on chaos and Israel's democracy might collapse

Some fear the West Bank is nearing on chaos and Israel's democracy might collapse
We hear from ordinary people concerned about the future of Israeli democracy and whether the West Bank is on the verge of chaos.

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NPR News: How bills restricting drag could impact high school theatre productions

How bills restricting drag could impact high school theatre productions
More than a dozen states have proposed bills that would restrict minors' access to drag performances. So where does that leave high school theatre productions like Rent or nontraditional casting?

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NPR News: Ukraine prepares for an ongoing defense on its border with Belarus

Ukraine prepares for an ongoing defense on its border with Belarus
Along a quiet but unpredictable border, Ukrainian soldiers are digging in for a protracted war and training to help besieged forces in the east.

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NPR News: Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, announces he has terminal cancer

Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, announces he has terminal cancer
The documents in the Pentagon Papers told how U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War was built up steadily by political leaders and top military brass who were overconfident about U.S. prospects.

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NPR News: Nordstrom says it will close its Canadian stores and cut 2,500 jobs

Nordstrom says it will close its Canadian stores and cut 2,500 jobs
Nordstrom chief executive Erik Nordstrom said the Seattle-based retailer is exiting Canada because it does not see a realistic path to profitability for the business in the country.

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NPR News: Moderna announced a free COVID vaccine program. But will that be accessible enough?

Moderna announced a free COVID vaccine program. But will that be accessible enough?
Moderna said people without insurance will be able to get its COVID vaccine at no cost after the U.S. government bows out. But patients will have to use the company's cumbersome assistance program.

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NPR News: In the Donbas, Russia's vast numbers of troops weigh heavily on Ukraine's defenders

In the Donbas, Russia's vast numbers of troops weigh heavily on Ukraine's defenders
Russia and Ukraine are believed to have suffered equally horrific losses in the war. But when it comes to troop strength, the math is on Russia's side. Its population is four times Ukraine's.

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NPR News: A man is charged for allegedly trying to bring explosives in his suitcase on a flight

A man is charged for allegedly trying to bring explosives in his suitcase on a flight
A Pennsylvania man is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.

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NPR News: Delta Air Lines pilots approve contract to raise pay by more than 30%

Delta Air Lines pilots approve contract to raise pay by more than 30%
Pilots at Delta Air Lines approved a new contract that will raise their pay by more than 30% over four years and likely lead to similar agreements covering union pilots at other major U.S. airlines.

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NPR News: Michigan State University is enhancing safety protocols weeks after a campus shooting

Michigan State University is enhancing safety protocols weeks after a campus shooting
Public access to most buildings at Michigan State University will be restricted at night, school officials said a little more than two weeks after a gunman killed three students and injured five.

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NPR News: SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station

SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.

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NPR News: U.S. Intelligence: foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome

U.S. Intelligence: foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome
The U.S. intelligence community concludes it's "very unlikely" a foreign country is responsible for the so-called Havana Syndrome ailments involving U.S. officials working abroad.

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NPR News: China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia

China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia
The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper on it, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks

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NPR News: Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid

Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid
Four years ago Mayor Lori Lightfoot swept every corner of the city and won all 50 wards. Tuesday voters rejected reelection bid. Now, the top two candidates head to a runoff election.

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