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How to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition 100 years in the making
Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.
China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.
In a statement, the State Department said all the "wrongfully detained" Americans in China are now home.
Alabama man charged in September mass shooting faces more murder charges in July quadruple homicide
Damien McDaniel has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the July 13 mass shooting outside of a nightclub in Birmingham that left four people dead and 10 others wounded.
The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.
Traffic citations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill are dropped
Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt in September. The citations were dismissed after the officers involved did not appear in court.
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
PHOTOS: A drone’s eye view of ‘foodscapes,’ from cattle to soybeans to shrimp
Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet: A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.
Our 2024 holiday movie guide has you covered, from Hanukkah to ‘Hot Frosty’
Grab your blanket, your cocoa, your snuggler of choice – holiday movie season has arrived. Here's a rundown of the standard and not-so-standard offerings you'll find on TV this year.
After turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after dispersing Imran Khan supporters
The operation came hours after thousands of Khan supporters broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and clashed with security forces.
K-pop surges on the album chart, and Shaboozey ties an all-time record
The pop charts this week are full of milestones, from a trio of K-pop acts crashing the top of the album chart to the year's biggest hit matching the longest-ever run atop the singles chart.
Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer.
Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the pandemic he argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk.
Trump team signs a key transition agreement with Biden White House
This is one of two agreements that was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1. The Trump team has decided to forgo the second one, saying it has its own systems in place.
Trump’s tariffs may be targeted at others — but they could impact you too
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.
With a record number of international students in the U.S., Trump brings uncertainty
Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.
Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers
People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.
Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel's security Cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
‘Demure’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year. If that’s news to you, here’s the backstory
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful."
Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days.
A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather’s old office after a little lobbying
After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born.
Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians
NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians in Gaza. Israel's military has not confirmed whether it uses sniper drones.
After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back
If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.
The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.
Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of unfairly promoting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake claims Universal Music Group charged Spotify significantly less to license "Not Like Us," in exchange to feature the song prominently on the app.
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you
From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here’s what to know
"We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.
Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South
Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom.
Mohammad Rasoulof left Iran after making his most daring film
Dissident filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof talks about how he escaped Iran on foot after making his new political thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand and new American team
The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team.
