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200 U.K. companies have opted for a four-day workweek, latest data shows

The industries most represented among the group include marketing and PR, charities and nonprofits, and technology.

Oath Keepers founder no longer banned from D.C., U.S. Capitol

The judge said it was "reasonable" the Justice Department interpreted Trump's Jan. 6 commutations to cover the defendants' prison sentences and wipe away their terms of supervised release.

The last of the escaped South Carolina lab monkeys have been recovered

The female rhesus macaques staged an escape from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina last year.

Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump’s order on refugees

Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.

Elon Musk faces criticism for encouraging Germans to move beyond ‘past guilt’

Musk's comments came two days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and right after he was criticized for making what many viewers interpreted as a Nazi salute during an inauguration speech.

Auschwitz survivors mark Holocaust Remembrance Day 80 years after liberation

Monday's ceremony in Poland is regarded as the likely last major observance of Auschwitz's liberation that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend, due to their advanced ages.

‘The First State of Being’ and ‘Chooch Helped’ win top children’s book awards

This year's Caldecott medal went to a book about an older sister frustrated when her baby brother "helps." The Newbery went to a middle-grade tale about a time traveler at the turn of the century.

Trump’s immigration orders are a blueprint for sweeping policy changes

President Trump began his immigration crackdown with a flurry of executive orders. Immigration experts say they lay out how he hopes to transform enforcement at the southern U.S. border and beyond.

U.S. stock markets tumble as investors worry about DeepSeek

The Chinese AI company may be about to burst Silicon Valley's bubble.

Alabama’s foster care caseworker turnover is at 50%. What can be done?

Alabama is struggling to keep foster care caseworkers on the job. The state reports a turnover rate of 50%in 2024. Why does the state have such a high turnover rate and what is being done to fix this? 

Alabama woman with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months

An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.

Auschwitz holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation

Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.

Thousands of Palestinians begin returning home to a devastated Gaza

The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.

A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes

More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened various sanctions.

Chiefs to face Eagles at the Super Bowl for the second time in three years

Just two years after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles at the Super Bowl, these two powerhouses will face off once again on the championship stage, with even higher stakes.

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo

Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

A snowboarder and a skier land the first 2340s in competition

Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara and Italian skier Miro Tabanelli pulled off the six-and-a-half-rotation maneuver in competition for the first time in history.

Israeli troops fire on displaced Palestinians hoping to return to homes, killing 2

Meanwhile, close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, Israeli troops opened fire on protesters, killing 22 and injuring 120, according to Lebanese officials.

DeSantis faces pushback by fellow Republicans on his call for an immigration session

Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule, not his.

Trump says he still wants to buy Greenland, suggests Canada could become a U.S. state

The newly inaugurated president held forth on multiple foreign policy issues on Saturday, from Greenland to Canada to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash

Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.

South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law.

How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade!

In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road. 

A minister was acquitted of a brutal 1832 murder. A new book revisits the case

In the world of true crime, Fall River, Mass. is known for Lizzie Borden, but another murder 60 years earlier captivated New England. Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story in The Sinners All Bow.

Jayden Daniels could make Super Bowl history. Doug Williams says it’s about time

Washington Commanders' Daniels could become the first rookie quarterback to play the Super Bowl. Williams, who led the team to a Super Bowl win, says talented Black QBs are finally getting their due.

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs. 

Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others

For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo’s key city

Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma.

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to ‘just clean out’ Gaza

President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.

In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips

President Trump's pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone -- except for economists.

Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok

The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.