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Russians step up strikes on Ukrainian town after bridge explosion
A Russian barrage pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens, officials said Sunday.
NPR NewsNPR NewsIranian protesters hack State TV with images of supreme leader surrounded by flames
Anti-government demonstrations erupted Saturday in several locations across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week.
NPR NewsThe NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol
The announcement from the NFL and NFL Players Association follows a joint investigation into the league's procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury last month.
NPR NewsHurricane Julia brushes Colombia's San Andrés island and heads for Nicaragua
The storm is forecast to dump heavy rains across Central America.
NPR NewsArt researchers discover one of Dutch artist Vermeer's paintings is not actually his
A team of curators, conservators and scientists from the National Gallery of Art say Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Flute was actually painted by someone else.
NPR NewsA town employee quietly lowered the fluoride in water for years
Residents of a small Vermont community were blindsided by news that a water department official lowered fluoride levels nearly four years ago, giving rise to worries about children's dental health.
NPR News10 people died in a gas station blast in Ireland. Police say it was likely accidental
Police in Creeslough are investigating the cause of the blast that leveled the gas station building, which held the main shop and post office for the village.
NPR NewsAnna Sorokin, a swindler who inspired a Netflix series, is freed but faces deportation
Phony socialite and convicted swindler Anna Sorokin, whose scheme inspired Inventing Anna, has been released from U.S. immigration custody to house arrest, officials and her spokesperson said.
NPR NewsArthur the Aardvark returns with a new podcast. His headphones are still on wrong
The podcast will revisit tales from the former PBS TV series and narrate new stories about school, friendships and family. Listeners will also be able to send voice messages for Arthur to respond to.
NPR NewsLiverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine
The contest will be staged next May in the birthplace of The Beatles after Britain was asked to hold the event in place of war-torn Ukraine, the designated host country.
NPR NewsNorth Korea blames the deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier for latest tensions
North Korea warned that the U.S. redeployment of an aircraft carrier near the Korean Peninsula is causing a "considerably huge negative splash" in regional security.
NPR NewsCalifornia looks to target oil company profits in a special legislative session
Gas prices have recovered somewhat nationwide, but they have continued to spike in California, hitting an average of $6.39 per gallon on Friday.
NPR NewsA Supreme Court artist retires after 45 years documenting judicial history up close
With the Supreme Court chambers off-limits to cameras, Art Lien's sketches helped the public understand what it was like to hear arguments and decisions in the highest court of the land.
NPR NewsAs Ian's death toll rises, questions swirl why more Floridians didn't evacuate
Most deaths were in Lee County, where local officials delayed hurricane evacuations until the day before the storm hit. Leaders in other nearby counties ordered evacuations a day earlier.
NPR NewsMore than a week after Hurricane Ian, the shock of what's ahead settles in for people
Across Southwest Florida, the long road to recovery is coming into focus as people try to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian. Many will rebuild, others will leave and some don't know what's next.
NPR NewsBlast hits Crimea bridge, a key supply route in Russia's war
The blast on the bridge occurred hours after explosions rocked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, sending towering plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering a series of secondary explosions.
NPR NewsIn Idaho, America's first, and only, cobalt mine in decades is opening
The first cobalt mine in the United States in decades opened Friday in Idaho amid rising demand for the metal, which is a key component in electric vehicle batteries.
NPR NewsA Ukrainian city struggles after Russian forces blew up its water supply
Russian missiles ruptured Mykolaiv's pipelines. They stretch across territory under Russian control, making it impossible for municipal workers to repair them. With winter coming, worries are rising.
NPR NewsThis trumpet-fueled walk-on song is professional baseball's latest craze
"Narco," a dance hit by Australian musician Timmy Trumpet and the Dutch DJ duo Blasterjaxx, is the walk-on music for star relief pitcher Edwin Diaz.
NPR NewsAn LAPD officer who was killed in a training exercise was targeted, a lawyer alleges
"They used that training as a cover to kill him in retaliation for his whistleblowing activity," attorney Bradley Gage told NPR. Officer Houston, who died in May, was investigating an alleged rape.
NPR NewsHow Loretta Lynn, country music and a rural Republican tide changed U.S. politics
At the peak of her fame in the 1960s and 1970s, Lynn was part of a key change in the politics of country music — a change akin to the shifting partisan leanings of the music's most loyal fans.
NPR NewsGennaRose Nethercott uses folklore to explore a painful, and personal, history
A new novel reimagines Baba Yaga — a crone figure in Slavic folklore — as a Jewish woman living in an Eastern European town during a time of pogroms.
NPR NewsGeorgia prosecutor seeks testimony from Flynn and Gingrich in state election probe
A Georgia prosecutor filed paperwork seeking to compel testimony from a new batch of Trump allies, including former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
NPR NewsAppeals court ruling allows Arizona abortions to restart
Abortions can take place again in Arizona, at least for now, after an appeals court on Friday blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood law that almost entirely criminalized the procedure.
NPR NewsPHOTOS: In this nomadic tribe in Iran, the women persevere despite hardships
Part of the Bakhtiari people, they live as their ancestors did, migrating between pastures in western and southwestern Iran. Women play a vital role, coping with hardships and persevering.
NPR NewsUvalde school district suspends its police department as shooting probe report nears
The Texas school district said it's suspending its police department, citing "recent developments." An investigation is looking into the police response to the Robb Elementary shooting in May.
NPR NewsJan. 6 detainees say a D.C. jail is so awful that they'd like a transfer to Guantanamo
A letter signed by 34 people held on charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complains of inhumane conditions behind bars, including mold, abusive guards, bad food and filthy laundry.
NPR NewsThe iconic Easter Island statues have been damaged in a fire, authorities say
The sculpted figures on Rapa Nui, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, suffered "irreparable" damage. The municipality's mayor said he believed the fire was not an accident.
NPR NewsPicking a good health insurance plan can be confusing. Here's what to keep in mind
This guide from Life Kit includes podcast episodes on how to select the right health care plan, a glossary of common insurance jargon and why you should give your summary of benefits a close read.
NPR NewsRevisiting San Juan Hill, the neighborhood destroyed to make way for Lincoln Center
In New York City, the area dominated by Lincoln Center was formerly home to Black and Puerto Rican communities. Etienne Charles' new musical work addresses that difficult past.