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3 scientists share Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum information
This year's Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to research on how light and matter act on an atomic scale.
NPR NewsNPR NewsIran's president tries to appease public anger as protests spread to schools
President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran had "shortcomings" but said the unrest sparked last month by the death of a woman in the custody of the country's morality police was a plot by Iran's enemies.
NPR NewsFood experts have some surprising suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast
From bagels to honey cake, these are a few suggestions from cooks and food enthusiasts for breaking the fast after the most solemn Jewish holiday. Also, read tips for preparing for the fast.
NPR NewsAfter years of waiting, rare turtles have bred 41 hatchlings at the San Diego Zoo
The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is considered endangered. The zoo is the first accredited organization in North America to hatch and raise the species that's native to South Asia.
NPR NewsThe 'Hocus Pocus' cottage is now welcoming visitors on Airbnb
A pair of guests will have the chance to stay in the Sanderson Sisters' cottage. They'll also get to visit haunted sites in Salem, view a special screening of 'Hocus Pocus 2' and try witchcraft.
NPR NewsThe landmark Voting Rights Act faces further dismantling at the Supreme Court
The law is once again on the chopping block — this time on the question of how state legislatures may draw congressional district lines when the state's voters are racially polarized.
NPR NewsThe Nord Stream pipelines have stopped leaking. But the methane emitted broke records
The Nord Stream pipeline leak might be the single largest release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Experts say it pales in comparison to ongoing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
NPR News'The First to Die At The End' could be the newest Adam Silvera YA blockbuster
YA phenom Adam Silvera has a new novel out October 4th. It's a prequel to his blockbuster "They Both Die At the End," still on the NYT bestsellers list after more than two years.
NPR News$80,000 and 5 ER visits: An ectopic pregnancy takes a toll
A New York woman seeking to end a dangerous ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube finds the procedure more complicated and expensive than expected — even in a state with liberal abortion laws.
NPR NewsMeet the California farmers awash in Colorado River water, even in a drought
A single irrigation district in California, along the Mexican border, takes more water from the Colorado River than all of Arizona and Nevada. It's under pressure to use less.
NPR NewsSee aerial pictures that show Hurricane Ian's toll
A destroyed Sanibel Causeway, eroded beaches and piled up boats are just some of the scenes of devastation that were captured.
NPR NewsNorth Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan
The Japanese prime minister's office said at least one missile fired from North Korea flew over Japan and was believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean.
NPR NewsSince the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out
A year after the U.S. withdrawal, tens of thousands of applicants remain stuck in the backlog of the Special Immigrant Visa program, designed to help those who served the U.S. overseas.
NPR NewsAround the world, protesters take to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women
The gatherings are an echo of the protests that have erupted in Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the country's so-called morality police.
NPR NewsUkraine war updates: Ukraine retakes part of a region Russia claims to annex (Oct. 3)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsThe scales turn against 2 fishermen after weights are found in fish at a tournament
A fishing team's success raked in thousands of dollars — and sparked suspicion about how they managed to keep winning.
NPR NewsAbuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds
An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.
NPR NewsHow McKinsey cashed in by consulting for both companies and their regulators
When McKinsey Comes to Town authors Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe say the consulting firm helped companies boost tobacco and opioid sales — while at the same time working for the FDA.
NPR News'The First to Die At The End' could be the newest Adam Silvera YA blockbuster
YA phenom Adam Silvera has a new novel out October 4th. It's a prequel to his Booktok blockbuster "They Both Die At the End," still on the NYT bestsellers list after more than two years.
NPR NewsA public payphone in China began ringing and ringing. Who was calling?
It started in July. The callers live in Gourd Island, and they were hoping to share an important message that they say was being ignored by their local authorities.
NPR NewsPlanned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders
Planned Parenthood says it will provide abortions out of an RV-based clinic in southern Illinois by the end of the year. It will reduce travel time for some patients coming from surrounding states.
NPR NewsSEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto on her Instagram account
The reality TV star hawked a crypto token on her Instagram account without telling her hundreds of millions of followers she'd been paid to do so.
NPR NewsThe UK scraps a proposed tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil
The tax cut was part of a package of unfunded cuts unveiled only days ago that sent the pound to record lows and was widely seen as politically toxic.
NPR NewsSlavery descendants fight to memorialize a cemetery in Maryland
Development has forced many historically Black communities around the country to uproot and disperse. Cemeteries often remain the only proof that those communities existed.
NPR NewsThe Nobel prize in medicine has been awarded for research on evolution
This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Swedish scientist Svante Pääbo for his discoveries on human evolution.
NPR NewsThe man accused of driving into the Waukesha Christmas parade is about to go on trial
Darrell Brooks faces 77 charges after allegedly plowing a maroon SUV into a crowd attending the event in Waukesha, Wis., last November.
NPR NewsHow do you protect critical infrastructure against potential sabotage?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juliette Kayyem of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about the challenges of securing energy infrastructure after last week's suspicious Nord Stream pipeline leaks.
NPR NewsThe Nord Stream leaks are a wake-up call for countries with vulnerable pipelines
There are enough miles of pipelines around the world to circle the Earth 30 times — and many are vulnerable. That doesn't mean there aren't things countries can do to protect them, an expert says.
NPR NewsFlorida officials face questions over the late evacuation order in Lee County
Local authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation for part of Lee County on Tuesday, just one day before the Category 4 storm made mainland landfall.
NPR NewsIn one Fort Myers neighborhood, residents feel forsaken in the aftermath of Ian
In historically African-American Dunbar, some think that they are being ignored by authorities who are more concerned about helping affluent seaside communities.