Biden seeks student debt relief for millions
The sweeping new proposals, if enacted, could ease student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increase accident risk, IAEA head says
The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
South Carolina defeats Iowa to win the women’s NCAA basketball championship
The undefeated Gamecocks won their third NCAA title, and stole Iowa star Caitlin Clark's last chance at the ring. Even with the league's top player, Iowa was no match for South Carolina's teamwork.
Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks
Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.
Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more
Consumers tend to spend about 10% more when they adopt mobile contactless payment methods, according to research from Assistant Professor Yuqian Xu at UNC-Chapel Hill.
How people across the U.S. are making the most of the solar eclipse
NPR asked listeners to share what they're doing for the eclipse. Here are some memorable answers, from the new parents planning a themed baby shower to the mayor waving tourists off his small city.
Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president
A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.
Bill Clinton and other leaders join Rwandans in marking 30 years since their genocide
Rwandans are commemorating 30 years since the genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists, shattering the small East African country.
Yes, Biden is really running in November. But a lot of voters say they doubt it
Some people feel he's too old. Others think there's a plan afoot to swap in a more popular Democrat. There's a swirl of reasons why some people don't accept that Biden will be on the ballot this year.
Key voting groups are shifting in the race between Biden and Trump
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are still very close in polling on the 2024 presidential election. But below the surface, some key demographic groups appear to be shifting loyalty.
Yellen says US-China relationship on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations' differences.
Powerball draws numbers for estimated $1.3B jackpot after over 3 hour delay
Powerball drew the numbers early Sunday morning for an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot after a delay of more than three hours.
Iowa-UConn women’s Final Four game is the most-watched hoops game in ESPN history
Friday's semifinal averaged 14.2 million viewers, making it the most-viewed women's basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN basketball broadcast.
Authorities investigate suspected arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office
Burlington police say a male suspect set a door on fire Friday morning, trapping people inside and damaging the building. No injuries were reported, and Sanders wasn't in the state at the time.
ABBA fans celebrate ‘Waterloo’ Eurovision victory, 50 years on
The song's win at Eurovision Song Contest on April 6, 1974 launched the Swedish supergroup on its path to success.
Some Walmart shoppers could get up to $500 in cash from a class-action settlement
Customers who bought certain grocery products at Walmart stores nationwide between October 2018 and January 2024 have until early June to file for payments, whether or not they kept their receipts.
Israel says it has recovered the body of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir in Gaza
Elad Katzir, 47, was from Nir Oz, a kibbutz near the Gaza border. The small community of 400 residents was among the hardest hit in Israel by Hamas-led attackers on Oct. 7.
Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war
It's been six months since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, prompting Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. NPR photographers have covered the war's effects on Israelis, Palestinians and the region.
How 6 months of Israel’s war in Gaza have upended the Middle East
Three NPR correspondents look at how the Israel-Hamas war is reshaping the region, and what might come next.
March fundraising numbers show Biden significantly outpacing Trump
The Biden reelection campaign and Democratic National Committee significantly outraised former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party last month, new fundraising numbers show.
Can’t make it to the total eclipse? 5 fun ways to bring wonder and awe into your life
Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.
Clouds and rain? Here’s how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views on April 8. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.
Here’s what we found after Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza’s biggest hospital
NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.
Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday
Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.3B ahead of Saturday night’s drawing
There have been 40 consecutive drawings since the last time someone won Powerball's top prize on New Year's Day. The jackpot ranks as the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history.
Mexico’s president says country will break diplomatic ties with Ecuador
The announcement came after Ecuadorian police officers forcibly broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito, detaining former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking political asylum there.
Trump demands a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial
Trump's lawyers urged Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan to step aside from the case, alleging bias and a conflict of interest because his daughter is a Democratic political consultant.
Biden wants union labor to rebuild the Baltimore bridge. That could touch off a fight
The House Freedom Caucus has said environmental and union wage regulations should be waived if federal money is used to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ticket prices for the women’s Final Four games rival the men’s
Call it the Caitlin Clark effect: The average sales price for a ticket to the women's college basketball semifinal was nearly double that of the men's event, the ticketing company Logitix reported.
Police shot Nakala Murry’s young son. Now, she could lose custody of her kids.
Nakala Murry spoke exclusively to NPR about a petition that references the May 2023 shooting of Aderrien Murry. She said the move "caught her off guard."
Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder
More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
99 Cents stores to close down all 371 locations
The discount chain is winding down operations at its stores across California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada, as dollar stores nationwide buckle under inflation, shoplifting and other factors.
