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Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for large areas of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas, where some interstates were snow-covered and treacherous.
California man allegedly messaged Madison school shooter about plans ahead of attack
New information has emerged in the investigation into a school shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, though authorities are still searching for a motive.
Trump’s promise to end CBP One app worries migrants waiting in Mexico
Incoming president Donald Trump has vowed to end the CBP One app, which people outside the U.S. use to book appointments to petition for asylum.
Mangione faces federal murder and stalking charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
A new federal charging document reveals that the suspect in CEO Brian Thompson's shooting death was found in possession of a notebook containing hostile writings about the health insurance industry.
How will Australia’s under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law’s enforcer
Australia's top online internet regulator explains how the nation plans to roll out the world's first social media ban for kids under 16.
Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily barring drone flights over critical infrastructure at 22 locations in New Jersey amid mounting concerns about a flurry of reported drone sightings.
Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels
At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
The popular ‘hospital-at-home’ effort is at stake in the federal spending battle
Started during the pandemic, hundreds of hospitals in 39 states deliver acute inpatient care in people's homes. The popular program had a five-year extension in a stopgap spending agreement that is now in doubt.
Share your thoughts on gun violence in Birmingham
Anyone in Birmingham who wants to weigh in on how to address the city’s gun violence can do so through a survey offered by an independent gun violence commission. The commission has been working since October to find ways to reduce Birmingham’s homicide rates.
Like old times: Trump sends Congress scrambling to avoid a shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump and his newest top-lieutenant, Elon Musk, have sent Washington scrambling to avoid a government shutdown, even before Trump takes office.
Georgia appeals court blocks Fulton DA Willis from election interference case
Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her office can't continue prosecuting the Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump — the last remaining criminal charges against the president-elect.
HIV is spiking in new hot spots. Here’s what’s being done to control it
As the new cases and related deaths fall in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus is rearing its head elsewhere. What's the cause? And the solution?
Think you can’t dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!
Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.
Employers lobby to keep health care prices transparent in hopes of containing costs
Donald Trump's first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don't want to risk backtracking during Trump's second administration.
Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?
The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.
‘They don’t live where we live’: How communities hear each other in a divided country
NPR spoke with 30 small groups of people around the country about what they'd want other people to understand about their community — and what they want to understand about others
Calling all students! NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge returns for 2025
For it's seventh year, our national podcasting competition will invite students from around the country, in grades four through 12, to bring us their best audio stories.
After losing VP bid, Walz searches for role in pushing back against Trump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he became Vice President Harris' running mate. Now, he's back home figuring out when he will push back or work with Republicans.
Pedro Almodóvar meditates on death in first English feature ‘The Room Next Door’
Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, The Room Next Door, is a meditation on death. Writing and making movies "is a way of running away from death," the Spanish director says.
How the Assads used a civil war to turn Syria into a narco state
As Syria's economy collapsed during its civil war, the country became something of a narco state. The regime of ousted President Bashar al-Assad earned billions by trafficking in the drug Captagon.
About 10,000 Amazon workers authorize plan to strike Thursday
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said workers in Atlanta, New York City, California and Illinois plan to join the picket line.
Dozens of men are found guilty of raping a woman in France who was drugged to sleep
A French court found dozens of men guilty of raping a woman whose then-husband had drugged her unconscious over the course of a decade. The court sentenced the husband to a maximum 20 years in prison.
France’s highest court upholds corruption conviction of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy, 69, faces a year in prison, but is expected to ask to be detained at home with an electronic bracelet — as is the case for any sentence of two years or less.
About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds
The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, scientists found.
Barely Legal: Some officials in Alabama want to outlaw delta-8. Others want to make it safer
Delta-8, which comes from hemp, is processed to create a concentrated form of THC. It’s legal for sale in Alabama … at least for now.
Dozens of prisoners allege a culture of violence by guards at federal facility in Virginia
At a federal prison in rural Virginia, more than 50 prisoners say they've been abused. But when they try to file a complaint — they're stopped, often by the same guards they say are abusing them.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? There’s hope, depending on where you live
A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.
The CDC has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.
Turkey looks set to play an outsize role in shaping the new Syria after Assad
As the world watches Syria grapple with the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime and the formation of a new government, one neighbor has emerged as having great influence over the new Syria.
The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates again — but hints at fewer cuts next year
The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point — but policymakers are projecting fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated.
In 2024, our TV critic was grateful for fantastic shows and familiar faces
Fresh Air critic David Bianculli watches more TV than anyone he knows. He found it impossible to come up with a top 10 list this year — and is reveling in the abundance of exceptional shows.
Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.
Over 800 million people have genital herpes — and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?
