NPR News: U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8

U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed eight people, while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.

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NPR News: Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Former special counsel Jack Smith also described President Trump as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a transcript of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee.

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NPR News: Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.

Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.
Courts blocked troops from deploying in Chicago and Portland, Ore., and the Los Angeles deployment effectively ended after a judge blocked it earlier this month.

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NPR News: Photos: The world welcomes the new year

Photos: The world welcomes the new year
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.

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NPR News: CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation.

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NPR News: Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota
President Trump's administration announced that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.

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NPR News: More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370

More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370
Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.

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NPR News: Trump and Netanyahu discussed peace deal, Iran and more in meeting

Trump and Netanyahu discussed peace deal, Iran and more in meeting
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida as the men discuss peace plans in the Middle East.

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NPR News: Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire

Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel's leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

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NPR News: U.S. ramps up Ukraine diplomacy as Zelensky meets Trump

U.S. ramps up Ukraine diplomacy as Zelensky meets Trump
President Trump hosts Zelensky amid intensified U.S. diplomacy aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
In the days before the meeting, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's capital, using missiles and drones to attack Kyiv and try to increase the pressure on Zelenskyy.

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NPR News: Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president.

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NPR News: Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79

Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79
Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

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NPR News: Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.

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NPR News: Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears

Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears
Technology enabling virtual fences for pets is now being adapted for livestock. Ranchers near Yellowstone National Park are testing its ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bear attacks.

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NPR News: The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea

The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea
The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally's equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea.

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NPR News: Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States.

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NPR News: President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

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NPR News: A small business owner in Kansas City has created a legal option for street racing

A small business owner in Kansas City has created a legal option for street racing
At illegal side shows or street takeovers, drivers show off their skills and their cars. Now a side show advocate in Kansas City says he's created a legal way that drivers can take part.

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NPR News: Smog in Delhi has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack

Smog in Delhi has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack
As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.

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NPR News: DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a "few more weeks" to release its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents.

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NPR News: A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.

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NPR News: Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system.

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NPR News: Zelenskyy says he's open to pull back troops if Russia does too

Zelenskyy says he's open to pull back troops if Russia does too
Ukraine's president says he open to pulling troops back from parts of the east if Russia also pulls back its forces.

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NPR News: Despite Vatican-Israel tensions, Catholics and Jews work to build trust in Haifa

Despite Vatican-Israel tensions, Catholics and Jews work to build trust in Haifa
Religious leaders started getting together after Oct. 7, 2023, in the hope of preventing a repeat of Arab-Jewish violence that erupted after a previous conflict in Gaza two years earlier.

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NPR News: Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

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NPR News: U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

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NPR News: Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The explosion collapsed a part of the building and happened just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just outside Philadelphia.

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NPR News: Palestinians says Israel is demolishing homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds

Palestinians says Israel is demolishing homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds
Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.

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NPR News: At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas

At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient and seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least five people and setting off a search in waters along the Texas coast.

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NPR News: Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'

Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'
President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small warship, citing delays and cost overruns.

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NPR News: Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents

Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.

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NPR News: Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files

Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files
The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.

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NPR News: How a power outage in Colorado caused U.S. official time be 4.8 microseconds off

How a power outage in Colorado caused U.S. official time be 4.8 microseconds off
Officials said the error is likely be too minute for the general public to clock it, but it could affect applications such as critical infrastructure, telecommunications and GPS signals.

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NPR News: Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

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NPR News: 9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

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NPR News: Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'
A Kremlin envoy says peace talks in Florida on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine are proceeding constructively, after U.S. meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin.

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NPR News: Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown

Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown
With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries.

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NPR News: U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

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NPR News: U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

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NPR News: Justice Department begins releasing Epstein files... What's next?

Justice Department begins releasing Epstein files... What's next?
The Justice Department has begun releasing some the Epstein files. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who co-sponsored the legislation.

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NPR News: A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents

A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents
A jury returns a guilty/not guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan.  The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agents

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NPR News: TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group

TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China's parent company, ByteDance.

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NPR News: As the holidays near, colleges work to ensure students have enough to eat

As the holidays near, colleges work to ensure students have enough to eat
With grocery costs on the rise, it's been a challenging time for college students facing food insecurity. Many are stocking up at food pantries before the end of the semester.

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NPR News: Australia to review migration laws after Bondi Beach shooting

Australia to review migration laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia looks to review its migration laws and crack down on hate speech following Sunday's mass shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

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NPR News: The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older
Although the U.S. birth rate is on the decline, the number of women having babies in one age group has increased. Those new mothers are 40 and older.

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NPR News: Chinese man who secretly filmed detention camps in China faces deportation from U.S.

Chinese man who secretly filmed detention camps in China faces deportation from U.S.
A Chinese man who filmed alleged detention camps in China faces possible deportation to Uganda under the Trump administration.

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NPR News: EU leaders decide on whether to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort

EU leaders decide on whether to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort
European Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort.

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NPR News: What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer

What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

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NPR News: Retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

Retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
The FDA says four major retailers including Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons continued to sell ByHeart baby formula products for days or weeks after the Nov. 11 recall.

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NPR News: Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over Jan. 6 speech edit

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over Jan. 6 speech edit
The British broadcaster apologized to Trump last month, calling the edit an "error of judgment," but denies its reporting was defamatory.

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NPR News: Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group
A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach was "a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State," Australia's police said Tuesday.

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NPR News: Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government

Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government
Despite the Trump administration's recent $12 billion bailout, a turbulent year is prompting some farmers to question their reliance on government assistance and programs.

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NPR News: Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia

Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia
Australia, like other countries, has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

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NPR News: Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency

Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency
José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile's former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

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NPR News: President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules

President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules
Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member who sponsored an AI regulation bill, responds to President Trump's executive order aimed at blocking state oversight of artificial intelligence.

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NPR News: Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets

Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets
A Pakistani brewery founded in the 19th century is exporting beer again for the first time in decades, despite alcohol being illegal for the country's Muslim majority.

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NPR News: Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say

Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say
Brown University says it's working with law enforcement to search for a suspect after its report of an "active shooting situation" on its Rhode Island campus.

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NPR News: Maria Corina Machado's daughter reflects on her mother's future

Maria Corina Machado's daughter reflects on her mother's future
Ana Corina Sosa, daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, reflects on her mother's escape from Venezuela and the stakes for the future.

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NPR News: An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war

An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war
There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what's fueling these political divisions.

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NPR News: 19 photos were released from the Epstein files. We unpack their significance

19 photos were released from the Epstein files. We unpack their significance
Nineteen of 95,000 photos for the Jeffrey Epstein files were released by a House committee Friday. What do they tell us and when will more information be available?

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NPR News: 'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape

'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape
In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

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NPR News: You know what's definitely not a 'hoax'? Our news quiz. Give it a go

You know what's definitely not a 'hoax'? Our news quiz. Give it a go
What did Disney do now? Which beloved icons are having birthdays? Why is there a question about hair?

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NPR News: Foreign-born population shrinks as Trump administration pressures immigrants to go

Foreign-born population shrinks as Trump administration pressures immigrants to go
The Trump administration claims 2 million non-citizens departed the U.S. this year, mostly "voluntarily." We examine its pressure tactics, including ICE raids and arrests at green card appointments.

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NPR News: Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

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NPR News: Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets

Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets
Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA's that it may be illegal.

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NPR News: María Corina Machado's daughter accepts her mother's Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado's daughter accepts her mother's Nobel Peace Prize
María Corina Machado's daughter accepted her mother's Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, vowing the embattled Venezuelan opposition leader "will never give up" on a free Venezuela.

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NPR News: Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."

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NPR News: Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

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NPR News: 1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University

1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University
Classes and campus activities were canceled for the rest of the week after a shooting that police said left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police said a suspect who is not a KSU student was in custody.

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NPR News: Federal grazing permits and subsidies benefit the wealthiest ranchers

Federal grazing permits and subsidies benefit the wealthiest ranchers
Government grazing permits are much cheaper than market price, and a new investigation by High Country News and ProPublica finds most of the cost savings benefit billionaire ranchers and corporations.

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NPR News: EU leaders react with alarm to Trump administration's new national security statement

EU leaders react with alarm to Trump administration's new national security statement
Analysts say the latest release of the U.S. National Security Strategy reveals big differences in how the U.S. and European Union view the Russia-Ukraine war.

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NPR News: Expert weighs in on how U.S. relations with Europe are changing

Expert weighs in on how U.S. relations with Europe are changing
How is the U.S. reshaping relations with longtime allies in Europe? NPR speaks with Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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NPR News: Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens.

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NPR News: Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99

Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99
The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.

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NPR News: How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building

How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building
NPR's Tom Bowman says his decades of roaming Pentagon halls ended after NPR refused to sign a new policy requiring reporters to wait for official information releases - but his reporting hasn't slowed at all.

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NPR News: Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad

Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad
Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.

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NPR News: Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.

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NPR News: West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own

West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.

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NPR News: What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes

What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes
As Congress raises questions about the legality of U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean, the spotlight is falling on Admiral Mitch Bradley, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.

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NPR News: Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future

Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future
A small community of Afghan immigrants have made Bellingham, Wash., their home. This is where the alleged National Guard shooter lived, leaving resettled Afghans to worry about the future.

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NPR News: Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats

Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

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NPR News: Federal agents launch immigration sweep across New Orleans metro area

Federal agents launch immigration sweep across New Orleans metro area
Homeland Security announced that federal agents began an operation in New Orleans targeting immigrants in the country illegally. It's the latest city to face a widespread immigration crackdown.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts
Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

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NPR News: Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees

Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees
NPR has been following the money behind veterans' disability claims — specifically, for-profit companies that help vets navigate the VA's red tape. Critics of the companies call them "claim sharks."

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NPR News: What we know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin

What we know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal.

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NPR News: U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics

U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics
Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

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NPR News: Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years

Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years
AAA says the average price of gasoline nationwide has dropped to just over $3 per gallon.

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NPR News: Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away

Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away
Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

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NPR News: Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in

Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin's position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: 3 unique Thanksgiving traditions from across the country

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Texas court blocks Trump-backed redistricting plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: 'No one is safe': U.N. says civilian toll unclear after El Fasher takeover

'No one is safe': U.N. says civilian toll unclear after El Fasher takeover
UN officials say it is difficult to estimate just how many civilians have been killed in El Fasher {FAH-sher}, a city in Sudan's Darfur region that fell to a brutal paramilitary force.

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NPR News: Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government.

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NPR News: Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa's destruction

Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa's destruction
Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The storm has left many without homes, power or communication.

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NPR News: U.S. doctor reflects on the 'incredible strength' of the Palestinian detainees he met

U.S. doctor reflects on the 'incredible strength' of the Palestinian detainees he met
Dr. Mihir Chaudhary, an American trauma surgeon, treated Palestinian detainees recently released by Israel. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to him about his time in Gaza.

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NPR News: Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka says U.S. revoked his visa after Trump criticism

Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka says U.S. revoked his visa after Trump criticism
Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

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NPR News: The East Wing gave women a space to thrive in the White House…here's why

The East Wing gave women a space to thrive in the White House…here's why
First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift was a key part of professionalizing staff for the president's wife.

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NPR News: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica.

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NPR News: Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest

Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said.

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NPR News: The Sudanese army's last stronghold in Darfur has fallen to paramilitary forces

The Sudanese army's last stronghold in Darfur has fallen to paramilitary forces
Sudan's army has retreated from the key Darfur city of El Fasher after an 18-month siege amid reports of mass civilian deaths.

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NPR News: Trump praises Japan's new prime minister during visit

Trump praises Japan's new prime minister during visit
President Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by greeting the new Japanese prime minister, and taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier.

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NPR News: Why Hurricane Melissa's intensity and slow-moving speed are a recipe for disaster

Why Hurricane Melissa's intensity and slow-moving speed are a recipe for disaster
Another time a powerful, slow-moving storm wreaked havoc on a community was with Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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NPR News: In Cameroon, the world's oldest leader claims victory -- again

In Cameroon, the world's oldest leader claims victory -- again
92-year- old Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, claims victory in a disputed election, sparking unrest across the country already grappling with violence, corruption, and political tension.

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NPR News: Cameroon awaits election results as its 92-year-old leader seeks an eighth term

Cameroon awaits election results as its 92-year-old leader seeks an eighth term
Cameroon will learn Monday whether its 92-year-old leader's decades-long rule will extend into an eighth term.

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NPR News: Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington
President Milei won in key districts in an election widely seen as a referendum on his past two years in office. Trump had appeared to condition billions of dollars in backing on a good showing for Milei.

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NPR News: Hurricane Melissa threatens life-threatening flooding in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa threatens life-threatening flooding in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba
The storm's slow movement is expected to bring a deluge of rain to multiple countries in the Caribbean, and prolong its dangerous impacts over a period of several days.

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NPR News: California euthanizes 4 gray wolves after 'unprecedented' surge in livestock kills

California euthanizes 4 gray wolves after 'unprecedented' surge in livestock kills
California wildlife officials have been working to mitigate the impact of the state's rebounding wolf population on its ranchers. The Northern California wolves that were euthanized had become dependent on cattle for food.

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NPR News: Shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 hurt at historically Black university's homecoming fest in Pennsylvania

Shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 hurt at historically Black university's homecoming fest in Pennsylvania
One person was killed and six more were wounded in a shooting Saturday night at Pennsylvania's Lincoln University.

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NPR News: Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit

Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit
Thailand and Cambodia have signed an expanded ceasefire agreement during a ceremony attended by President Donald Trump.

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NPR News: How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and Indian Country

How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and Indian Country
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelvefold.

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NPR News: Melissa expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane in the Caribbean

Melissa expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane in the Caribbean
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are bracing for Hurricane Melissa. The storm is expected to quickly grow into a powerful category 3 or stronger hurricane.

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NPR News: What are your unique holiday traditions? NPR wants to know

What are your unique holiday traditions? NPR wants to know
The holiday season is full of traditions and we all celebrate them a bit differently. NPR wants to your most unique holiday traditions. What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?

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NPR News: Trade tensions hang over Trump's Asia trip, but he still aims to make a deal

Trade tensions hang over Trump's Asia trip, but he still aims to make a deal
President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

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NPR News: U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower

U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

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NPR News: U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower

U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

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NPR News: Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating

Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.

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NPR News: 'A slap in the face': Ranchers feel betrayed by Trump's plan to buy Argentine beef

'A slap in the face': Ranchers feel betrayed by Trump's plan to buy Argentine beef
Over the past few days, cattle ranchers and agricultural groups have been sounding the alarm that a plan to import more foreign beef would hurt struggling ranchers.

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NPR News: Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating

Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.

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NPR News: Peru's president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests

Peru's president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests
Peru's interim president has declared a state of emergency in Lima because of crime, but many believe it's meant to curb weeks of anti-government protests.

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NPR News: Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push to end Ukraine war

Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine.

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NPR News: Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show

Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show
Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form.

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NPR News: Maryland food bank sees surge as furloughed workers feel the strain of the shutdown

Maryland food bank sees surge as furloughed workers feel the strain of the shutdown
Furloughed federal workers lined up at a Maryland food bank distribution site as the government shutdown's toll deepens, highlighting the growing strain on families.

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NPR News: Vance says Gaza ceasefire is making progress despite weekend fighting

Vance says Gaza ceasefire is making progress despite weekend fighting
Vice President Vance is in Israel with several other U.S. officials working to get Hamas and Israel to take the next steps in the ceasefire deal.

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NPR News: Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami

Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami
The Spanish soccer league said Tuesday that plans for Barcelona to play a game against Villarreal outside Miami in December have been called off, following increased opposition to the match.

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NPR News: Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister
Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister Tuesday, after her party struck a coalition deal expected to pull her governing bloc further to the right.

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NPR News: Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef

Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef
The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be at the same time an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.

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NPR News: The Dodgers want to win another World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays are in their way

The Dodgers want to win another World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays are in their way
The Los Angeles Dodgers have put all the chips in on their pursuit of being baseball's first back-to-back champions since 2000. The Blue Jays and their red-hot lineup won't go down easy.

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NPR News: The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.

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NPR News: U.S boat strikes in the Caribbean raise tensions and questions

U.S boat strikes in the Caribbean raise tensions and questions
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean this year have sparked fear and concern in areas like Trinidad and Tobago, where locals are questioning who is being targeted.

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NPR News: Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival
Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidency with 54% of the vote, ending 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party amid economic turmoil.

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NPR News: Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade
The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

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NPR News: 'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in the second iteration

'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in the second iteration
Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.

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NPR News: ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived. Then he lawyered up.

ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived. Then he lawyered up.
Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

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NPR News: 3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests

3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

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NPR News: Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers
Shohei Ohtani propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.

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NPR News: After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war

After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war
President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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NPR News: Shooter at Dallas ICE facility was motivated by notoriety over ideology

Shooter at Dallas ICE facility was motivated by notoriety over ideology
A newly released police report states that Joshua Jahn lived with his family and didn't have a job.

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NPR News: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

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NPR News: Analysts say the U.S. military buildup near Venezuela echoes gunboat diplomacy era

Analysts say the U.S. military buildup near Venezuela echoes gunboat diplomacy era
The White House cites drug enforcement, but analysts say the military buildup just off the coast of Venezuela recalls a return to gunboat diplomacy.

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NPR News: U.S. commander overseeing attacks against alleged drug boats off Venezuela to retire

U.S. commander overseeing attacks against alleged drug boats off Venezuela to retire
The news of Adm. Alvin Holsey's upcoming retirement comes two days after the U.S. military's fifth deadly strike in the Caribbean against a small boat accused of carrying drugs.

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NPR News: Ex-Marine fights extradition from Australia to U.S. over training Chinese pilots

Ex-Marine fights extradition from Australia to U.S. over training Chinese pilots
Daniel Duggan, an ex-Marine, is accused of conspiring with others to train Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012.

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NPR News: President Trump talks of striking Venezuela

President Trump talks of striking Venezuela
President Trump appeared to confirm reports that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela.

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