Saturday, 28 February 2026

NPR News: Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after U.S.-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after U.S.-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.

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Friday, 27 February 2026

NPR News: Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.

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NPR News: Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time

Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

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NPR News: How the federal government is painting immigrants as criminals on social media

How the federal government is painting immigrants as criminals on social media
Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime

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NPR News: Australia says no to returning citizens with alleged ISIS ties from Syria

Australia says no to returning citizens with alleged ISIS ties from Syria
In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.

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Thursday, 26 February 2026

NPR News: Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition

Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition
In more than seven hours behind closed doors, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions from the House Oversight Committee as it investigates Jeffrey Epstein.

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NPR News: Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

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NPR News: Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin

Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to honor his long civil rights legacy begin in Chicago. Events will also take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism.

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NPR News: As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future

As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future
The Trump administration has been sending asylum seekers from Ukraine and Russia back to a warzone. One family in Minnesota says they fear for their lives.

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

NPR News: FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence

FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.

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NPR News: After an avalanche, investigations look at more than just snow conditions

After an avalanche, investigations look at more than just snow conditions
When a fatal avalanche happens, what's the process that officials use to analyze a particular event and learn from it?

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NPR News: Epstein survivor shares her thoughts after attending State of the Union address

Epstein survivor shares her thoughts after attending State of the Union address
Leila Fadel asks Annie Farmer, one of the women who testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein, about attending President Trump's State of the Union address.

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NPR News: American tourists in Mexico share their experience after cartel leader's death

American tourists in Mexico share their experience after cartel leader's death
Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they're seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.

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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

NPR News: China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military

China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.

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NPR News: Indian prime minister Modi is set to visit Israel at a perilous moment in time

Indian prime minister Modi is set to visit Israel at a perilous moment in time
The Indian prime minister will meet his Israeli counterpart in Israel this week amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical crisis.

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NPR News: Nobel laureate reflects on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Nobel laureate reflects on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk reflects on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and whether the U.S. can do more to end the war.

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Monday, 23 February 2026

NPR News: FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration

FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
When the American men's hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel.

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NPR News: France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access

France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
France's top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushner skipped a meeting Monday to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist.

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NPR News: In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast

In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
Photos of cities in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts as they cope with a powerful winter storm.

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NPR News: SCOTUS delivered a blow to Trump's tariffs. How other countries might view the defeat

SCOTUS delivered a blow to Trump's tariffs. How other countries might view the defeat
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump's tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

NPR News: Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred

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NPR News: Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says

Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says
The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning.

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

NPR News: How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th

How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th
Five years ago, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol with the goal of stopping the certification of the presidential election. NPR's Tom Dreisbach wanted to preserve a record of the moments before, during, and after the attacks for future generations.

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NPR News: Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss

Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss
The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.

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NPR News: 'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine

'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

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NPR News: Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake

Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake
As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

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Friday, 20 February 2026

NPR News: After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds

After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

NPR News: Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast
Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.

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NPR News: Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.

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NPR News: The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no

The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no
The Trump administration sent emergency orders to keep coal plants running — even when utilities want to shut them down. That's boiled over to a legal battle in Colorado.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

NPR News: The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE

The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority of observers are exercising their constitutional rights.

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NPR News: With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal

With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal
A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.

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NPR News: The last newspaper hawker in Paris honored with knighthood

The last newspaper hawker in Paris honored with knighthood
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

NPR News: Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.

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NPR News: The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up

The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up
Alysa Liu finished the night in third place, Isabeau Levito finished in eighth and Amber Glenn is in 13th place after a popped jump. That puts extra pressure on all of them for Thursday's medal event.

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NPR News: A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza

A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration's approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.

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Monday, 16 February 2026

NPR News: U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva

U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

NPR News: Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow

Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.

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NPR News: North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'

Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.

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NPR News: FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect

FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect
The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.

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NPR News: For U.S. pairs skater Danny O'Shea, these Olympics are 30 years in the making

For U.S. pairs skater Danny O'Shea, these Olympics are 30 years in the making
Danny O'Shea turned 35 at his first Olympics, after three decades of skating and two reversed retirements.

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

NPR News: A London beat framed by colonial history

A London beat framed by colonial history
NPR's Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.

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NPR News: Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic ties with Europe at Munich Security Conference

Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic ties with Europe at Munich Security Conference
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies in Munich, after more than a year of President Donald Trump's often-hostile rhetoric toward allies.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

NPR News: Venezuela debates sweeping amnesty for political prisoners

Venezuela debates sweeping amnesty for political prisoners
After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan regime promise amnesty and reconciliation — but for hundreds still jailed and thousands facing charges, justice remains uncertain.

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NPR News: It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?

It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?
Power companies say they're better prepared for extreme weather, but challenges remain to electricity production as the state's demand grows

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

NPR News: What will the cities of tomorrow look like? These middle schoolers have thoughts

What will the cities of tomorrow look like? These middle schoolers have thoughts
At the Illinois gathering of the Future City competition, 16 middle school teams presented their concepts for cutting-edge cities.

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NPR News: NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative

NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative
NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative after President Trump's threats to take over Greenland.

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

NPR News: In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.

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NPR News: U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

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NPR News: U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

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NPR News: AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life

AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life
Like it or not, the justices are about to see AI versions of themselves, speaking words that they spoke in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except those in the courtroom.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

NPR News: Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.

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NPR News: Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations

Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.

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NPR News: The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims

The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.

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NPR News: Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order

Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order
The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

NPR News: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions
Maxwell declined to answer questions from House lawmakers on Monday, but indicated that if President Trump ended her sentence, she was willing to testify that neither he nor former President Clinton had done anything wrong in their connections with Epstein.

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NPR News: Lindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash

Lindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash
The 41-year-old star said her torn ACL was not a factor in her crash. "While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets," she wrote.

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

NPR News: Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show

Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show
Kid Rock headlined conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative halftime event.

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NPR News: March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns

March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.

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NPR News: How one New Hampshire town made sure its water was 'Safe to Drink'

How one New Hampshire town made sure its water was 'Safe to Drink'
NPR's Emily Kwong talks with Mara Hoplamazian about the new podcast, "Safe to Drink," about Merrimack, New Hampshire's fight for clean drinking water.

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NPR News: What's next for Haiti after the dissolution of its transition government?

What's next for Haiti after the dissolution of its transition government?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Widlore Merancourt in Port-au-Prince about what's ahead for Haiti, as its transition government dissolves this weekend.

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NPR News: Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power

Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power
Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics.

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Saturday, 7 February 2026

NPR News: Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.

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NPR News: Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, ending military training

Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, ending military training
Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.

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NPR News: The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it

The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.

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NPR News: State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office

State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

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NPR News: Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.

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Friday, 6 February 2026

NPR News: Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony

Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony
NPR reporters at the Milan opening ceremony layered up and took notes.

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NPR News: Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests

Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey

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Thursday, 5 February 2026

NPR News: New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call
With more than 61,000 votes counted, Mejia led Malinowski by less than 1 percentage point. The Democratic winner will face the Republican primary winner Joe Hathaway in April.

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NPR News: Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance

Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance
The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.

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NPR News: Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear

Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear
The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

NPR News: ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules

ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

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NPR News: Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary

Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.

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NPR News: American dream denied: A Frenchman's ICE nightmare

American dream denied: A Frenchman's ICE nightmare
A young French tennis coach who once lived the American dream describes being detained, shackled and expelled under the Trump administration's tightened border rules.

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NPR News: Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume

Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume
A new round of peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

NPR News: Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.

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NPR News: Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress

Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress
The brothers of Renee Good, killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, called on Congress to do something about the violence on American streets as a result of immigration operations.

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Monday, 2 February 2026

NPR News: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal setback.

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NPR News: Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds

Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.

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NPR News: Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis

Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis
"I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for," wrote Minnesota-born cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Meanwhile, a hospitality center for Team USA families dropped the name "Ice House."

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

NPR News: Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight

Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
When Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.

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NPR News: What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'

What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'
As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.

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NPR News: Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast

Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Temperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.

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