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Mimi Parker, vocalist and drummer of the minimalist rock band Low, has died
The vocalist and drummer for the hauntingly minimalist rock band Low died on Saturday. She had been living with ovarian cancer.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad
The Sonoran desert toad secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick. Despite the risks, some people have discovered that the toad's toxic secretions contain a powerful hallucinogenic.
NPR NewsTwo runners making their NYC marathon debuts end up racing to the top
Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi won the men's and women's races respectively. It was Lokedi's first-ever marathon.
NPR NewsA plane crash in Tanzania has left at least 19 people dead
The plane crashed into Lake Victoria after taking off from Dar es Salaam. Authorities said at least 26 people who were on the Precision Air flight were rescued and taken to the hospital.
NPR NewsFeeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot is now up to a record $1.9 billion
After 40 drawings without a winner, the jackpot has reached the staggering sum of nearly $2 billion. But the odds of winning are long — 1 in 292.2 million.
NPR NewsWhen she left Ukraine, an opera singer made room for a most precious possession
She and her daughter carried one small suitcase for toiletries, clothes and shoes. But she made sure she had room for a few items with deep sentimental value.
NPR NewsMoney will likely be the central tension in the U.N.'s COP27 climate negotiations
Global efforts to limit climate change can't happen without more aid. Rich countries promised $100 billion to poorer ones to cope with global warming but seven years later, have yet to deliver.
NPR NewsElection Day is coming. Here's what to think about before sharing news
Anyone who's online and shares information plays some role in shaping whether falsehoods gain traction. Here's some advice on how to share responsibly.
NPR NewsHow antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it
Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship.
NPR NewsA village for Salt Lakers experiencing homelessness is designed for self-sufficiency
Salt Lake City's city council voted in favor of a project to build a small community known as the Other Side Village for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
NPR NewsA SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients
An Indiana man's family sued a state-owned nursing home for alleged mistreatment. A U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case could determine the right of many Americans to sue government agencies.
NPR NewsPresidents Biden, Obama and Trump appeal to midterm voters at Pennsylvania rallies
Three of the six living presidents delivered dire closing messages Saturday in battleground Pennsylvania entering the final weekend of the 2022 midterm elections.
NPR NewsThese are the states enacting legislation to help make daylight saving time permanent
A bill that would keep daylight saving time permanent for the entire nation is now stalled in Congress.
NPR NewsWhy Americans living abroad are a voting bloc with untapped political potential
At least 3 million Americans of voting age live abroad. It's a group that could wield substantial political power, if fully activated.
NPR NewsPast is prologue in two new books that explore the Trump era
The two books, written by veteran journalists, depict a political landscape that few Americans could have foreseen less than a decade ago and offer a hint at the future.
NPR NewsCOP27 climate talks start in Egypt, as delegates arrive from around the world
Envoys from around the globe gathered Sunday in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on tackling climate change.
NPR NewsThe Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies
Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.
NPR NewsTwitter begins advertising a paid verification plan for $8 per month
Twitter is advertising a new feature as part of its paid service: receiving a blue check mark noting account verification. Despite the name, Twitter has not specified requirements to verify identity.
NPR NewsHBO cancels the sci-fi series 'Westworld'
The network has decided to cancel the sci-fi series after its recent fourth season. Ratings and viewership declined over the course of its four seasons.
NPR NewsSinger and rapper Aaron Carter dies at 34
Carter had his first hit when he was just 9 years old. He went on to tour with his older brother's band, the Backstreet Boys, release four studio albums and appear on Dancing with the Stars.
NPR NewsThe Jan. 6 panel gives Trump another week to turn over subpoenaed documents
The committee has granted extensions to deadlines before, especially when there have been ongoing talks with a subject's lawyers.
NPR NewsAhead of the holidays, the cost for TSA PreCheck is dropping
The bulk of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at security checkpoints.
NPR NewsLois Curtis, who won a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, died
Lois Curtis, an artist with an intellectual disability who brought a landmark civil rights lawsuit that gave people with disabilities the right to live outside of institutions, has died.
NPR NewsThe rate of alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. rose 30% in the first year of COVID
Two reports from the CDC provided details on which groups have the highest death rates and which states are seeing the largest numbers.
NPR NewsNorth Korea launches four more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South
North Korea launched four ballistic missiles into the sea, as the U.S sent two bombers over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region.
NPR NewsHow a team of Black paramedics set the gold standard for emergency medical response
In American Sirens, writer Kevin Hazzard recounts how a group of Black paramedics in Pittsburgh in the 1970s pioneered and professionalized the modern day ambulance service.
NPR NewsIf bumblebees can play, does it mean they have feelings? This study suggests yes
Scientists wanted to learn whether bees, like humans and other mammals, had any interest in playing for fun's sake. They say they have evidence that bees do, and that could change how we view insects.
NPR NewsPhotos: A close-up look at Ukraine grain export inspections
At the heart of the Ukraine grain export deal is a complex inspection process involving Turkey and the U.N. NPR recently joined a team of inspectors aboard a ship carrying grain in the Marmara sea.
NPR NewsElection deniers could oversee voting in key swing states. Here are races to watch
Voters in a number of states are being presented with a stark choice: Do they want someone who denies the legitimacy of the 2020 election to oversee voting in their state?
NPR NewsHere are 5 key questions to prep you for the coming days of the 2022 election season
The election is likely to extend beyond Tuesday — for days, if not weeks. Here, five questions to help you think about this next phase of the 2022 election season.