Gaza residents share what it's like living through a communications blackout. President Biden is expected announce an executive order th...
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He chose to honor his mom's life with a psychedelic cartoon
Duncan Trussell turned real-life conversations about the biggest existential questions into a wacky yet genius animated show. http://dlvr....
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Why workers are resorting to more strikes this year to pressure companies
This has been a watershed year. So far in 2023, there have been 22 major strikes: 17 at companies, making it the largest number of strikes i...
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On Halloween, here's how to dress up as earth's scariest critter — with minimal prep
It's not a shark. It's not a lion. It's not a snake. And all you'll need is some pipe cleaners, sunglasses and gossamer wing...
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Israel's Netanyahu calls Gaza expansion the second phase of a 'long war'
As Israel intensified its attacks on the militant group Hamas, Gaza remained under a near-total communications blackout. More than 1.4 milli...
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New details emerge about the Hamas-led attackers who massacred Israelis
NPR has interviewed neighbors and relatives of one of the attackers and reviewed footage and information the Israeli military says it collec...
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Special counsel urges court to reimpose Trump gag order in election interference case
Special counsel Jack Smith is arguing that the former president continues to try to intimidate witnesses on social media and in his public s...
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A federal judge says Georgia's political maps must be redrawn for the 2024 election
A judge is ordering Georgia to draw new congressional and state legislative maps after finding the current maps illegally discriminate again...
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Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his defense in what may be the gamble of his life
The former FTX CEO, who is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history, plans to testify in his own criminal tri...
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Here's how Americans feel about climate change
The majority of Americans think climate change will kill and displace a large number of people in the U.S. in the next 30 years, according t...
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Japan's Supreme Court hands down a landmark transgender rights decision
The court ruled unanimously that compulsory sterilization surgery for people who seek to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. ...
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Questions still swirl around Al Ahli Arab Hospital blast in Gaza. Here's what we know
Israel and Hamas have put forth dueling explanations about what caused the deadly blast at Gaza's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. Publicly availa...
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Court extends detention of Russian-American journalist, her employer says
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said a court ordered Alsu Kurmasheva to be held until Dec. 5, rejecting her lawyer's request for prevent...
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Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sun...
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In a Palestinian enclave in New Jersey, grief pervades everything
Residents of the Paterson, N.J., community say nearly everyone there knows someone killed in the Israel-Hamas war. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3cn
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Lawyer Chesebro, who authored fake-elector memos, pleads guilty in Georgia case
Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer who authored memos detailing how Republicans could send false slates of presidential electors to Congress, has pl...
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'Organs of Little Importance' explores the curious ephemera that fill our minds
Jungian psychology is having a moment, owing to the TikTok-famous, self-published The Shadow Work Journal. But mind detritus becomes the stu...
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'The House of Doors' offers an ingenious twist, exploring how literature works magic
The writer W. Somerset Maugham plays a central role Tan Twan Eng's entrancing new novel that encompasses at-the-time risky interracial a...
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This 'cider donuteur' has made a map to help you find the best cider donuts
The New England Cider Donut Map is exactly what it sounds like, a resource to help you get access to the fall confection. http://dlvr.it/S...
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India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage
The court passed the responsibility back to Parliament. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of LGBTQ...
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U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs
Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Libr...
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Even Beethoven got bad reviews. John Malkovich reads them aloud as 'The Music Critic'
A new live stage show features actor John Malkovich transformed into some of the meanest music critics ever — in real reviews skewering the ...
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A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought grief and pain to many Jews and Muslims in the U.S. We invited a rabbi and an imam to share how ...
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A hotel worker's 3-hour commute tells the story of LA's housing crisis and her strike
Long commutes are a key reason why LA hotel workers have been on rolling strikes since early July. And they have a unique solution for hotel...
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A survivor recalls horrors of Mexico's migrant center fire that almost killed him
A man from El Salvador describes inhumane treatment by Mexican authorities leading up to the deadly fire at a migration detention in Mexico ...
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Japan seeks to revoke the Unification Church's legal status after Abe killing
Japan's government has asked a court to remove the legal standing and tax breaks of the Unification Church, which was tied to the shocki...
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The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans
"I'll use the tape — if I have to buy it myself, I will," one NHL player said after the league banned the rainbow-colored tape...
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Graphic novelist Daniel Clowes makes his otherworldly return in 'Monica'
It's his first work in seven years, with a protagonist he says has allowed him to process his own life. http://dlvr.it/SxNJK2
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'Is there any safe place?' Residents say Gaza is under attack like never before
In response to Hamas' surprise attack, Israel has put Gaza under siege and unleashed heavy bombardments. Gaza residents tell NPR there i...
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These Maya women softballers defy machismo — from their mighty bats to their bare toes
They call themselves Las Amazonas de Yaxunah. They've defeated gender stereotypes to become stars in Mexico. And these women and teens p...
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'The Washington Post' will cut 240 jobs through voluntary buyouts
The Washington Post plans to cut 240 jobs, or almost 10% of its workforce, through voluntary buyouts to avoid layoffs. Leaders said they had...
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Hamas' attack is a staggering failure for Israel's intelligence and security forces
About 1,000 Hamas militants reached Israel and attacked civilians and military targets, despite Israel's security forces having focused ...
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Individual actions you can take to address climate change
So you want to do something about climate change, but what? We have ideas. Some require a little planning, while others might mean one less ...
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Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers
The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, i...
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McCarthy's fall marks new low in the speakership's declining status
The status of the speakership has been declining for years. McCarthy's ouster is an extreme example in a sequence of events that have ma...
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A New Mexico judge rules against Republicans in a redistricting case
A judge in New Mexico has upheld the state's Democratic-drawn congressional map. The decision could be yet another redistricting case th...
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How to make sense of the country's stunningly strong job market
U.S. employers added about twice as many jobs in September as forecasters expected. That's good for people looking for work, but the str...
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Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier
Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available ...
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'This Book Is Banned' introduces little kids to a big topic
In Raj Haldar's new picture book, a lot of random stuff gets banned: giraffes, avocados, old roller skates. Haldar hopes kids have fun w...
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Grenade fragments were found in bodies in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin says hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary c...
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Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great
A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss...
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Abercrombie & Fitch investigates claims that its ex-CEO exploited men at sex events
The retailer says it hired an outside firm to look into the claims against Mike Jeffries. It's a major test for a brand that's remak...
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A grizzly bear kills 2 people in Canada's Banff National Park
Authorities received a GPS alert of a bear attack, and once on the scene, found two deceased individuals and an aggressive bear. http://dl...
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Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits
Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is...
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Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown
Don't cancel that camping trip just yet: Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks op...
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D.C. has a lot of federal workers. A government shutdown would have big impacts
The Washington, D.C., region is home to about 400,000 federal employees, plus members of the military and government contractors. In a gover...
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