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Photos: See the aftermath of massive snowfall in the Buffalo area
Western New York got even more snow on Saturday after a storm hit the region on Friday.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all
Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.
NPR NewsThe risks are high and the rewards low for the desperate manteros of Madrid
Some Senegalese manteros spend years selling goods on the streets of Madrid and trying to avoid harassment from police as they wait for visas and work documents.
NPR NewsThe 'human cannonball' is gone, but his lasagna recipe lives on
A circus performer known for being fired out of a cannon liked to make dinner for the people he worked with. One of them still makes his inspired lasagna today, and it has some surprising ingredients.
NPR NewsShe loved Mom's picadillo but never got the recipe. TikTok moved her to get creative
After her mother died, using tips from her aunts, Miriam Piccolo re-created a dish that tastes like home to her. Coming home from school to this meal meant that her mom had been thinking about her.
NPR NewsIt took clever thinking to write a recipe for this Irish soda bread, a family favorite
Maureen O'Reilly wanted to make the treat for her husband, but first she had to watch his grandmother make it — and measure out each ingredient rather than just eyeballing it.
NPR NewsFavorite family recipes and the stories that make them memorable
We all have that one dish that excites our palates and calls to mind special memories with Mom, Dad, Grandma or a favorite aunt who created delicious, comforting dishes.
NPR NewsFriends and family flip over these krumkake cookies
Lisa Hovis learned to make these traditional Norwegian cookies by baking alongside her grandmother. The recipe and fond memories remain.
NPR NewsHer husband's love of crispy prosciutto transformed a green bean casserole
Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs round out this dish. Just don't expect any cream of mushroom soup or fried onions in this twist on a traditional recipe.
NPR NewsThe first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground
The nanosatellites will observe the health of the land to help people make the best use of their countries' natural resources. A growing number of African countries are venturing into space.
NPR NewsHow Russia is weaponizing the Ukrainian winter
Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country's ability to heat and power homes. Repair crews are struggling to restore power to damaged areas.
NPR NewsHow monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants
The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.
NPR News5 people were killed and 18 wounded in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs
A suspect is in custody, and police said the investigation is in the initial stages.
NPR NewsBiden, turning 80, faces an age-old question: How old is too old to be president?
President Biden is celebrating his 80th birthday on Sunday. The oldest president to serve, he's contemplating whether to make good on his intention to run for a second term.
NPR NewsGeorge Lois, an icon of ads and magazine covers, has died at 91
George Lois fashioned some of the most daring magazine images of the '60s and popularized such catchphrases and brand names as "I Want My MTV" and "Lean Cuisine."
NPR NewsDid the world make progress on climate change? Here's what was decided at global talks
Delegates reached a last-minute deal to pay vulnerable countries for damages caused by climate change. But the final agreement does not put humanity on track to avoid catastrophic warming.
NPR NewsElon Musk allows Donald Trump back on Twitter
Twitter has become the first mainstream social media platform to reinstate the former president, who was banned from many sites after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
NPR NewsThe world generates so much data that new unit measurements were created to keep up
The mass of the Earth can now be measured as 6 ronnagrams rather than 6,000 yottagrams. An electron's mass can now be said to be about 1 rontogram rather than 0.001 yoctograms.
NPR News'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian
Florida is a magnet for retirees — not just for those who can afford exclusive gated communities, but also for those on fixed incomes. Now, many face a wrenching reality: rebuilding is not an option.
NPR NewsWestern New York gets buried under 5 feet of snow in some areas
A winter storm dropped more than 5 feet of snow in some parts of western New York. A National Weather Service meteorologist said some places could get hit with another foot or two Saturday.
NPR NewsFIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy
In an extraordinary opening news conference before the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the host country's decision to ban beer at stadiums and Qatar's human rights record.
NPR NewsAlbany bishop accused of abuse has asked the pope to remove him from the priesthood
The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.
NPR NewsNorth Korea unveiled Kim Jong Un's daughter at a missile launch site
North Korean state media said that Kim Jong Un had observed the launch of its new type of intercontinental ballistic missile with his wife Ri Sol Ju, their "beloved daughter" and other officials.
NPR NewsNew York tells schools to drop Native American mascots
The state's education department is demanding school districts comply with a previous decision to nix all Native American mascots, team names and logos.
NPR NewsWorld Cup 2022: How to watch the matches online and on TV
The World Cup starts with host country Qatar playing against Ecuador on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to catch the tournament's 64 matches.
NPR NewsHere are things World Cup fans are restricted from doing in Qatar
A FIFA boss once said, "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup." But that was then. A beer ban in stadiums is just one of the changes fans face in Qatar.
NPR NewsGay dating app Grindr's stock soars after going public
After going public on Friday, the app's stock rose by more than 400 percent.
NPR NewsRussia's biggest talents flee to Israel, seeking freedom from Putin's repression
Russia is losing creative talent. Some of its biggest artists have immigrated to Israel this year to rebuild their careers and safely voice their conscience about the war in Ukraine.
NPR NewsElection deniers performed especially poorly in races to oversee voting in key states
Secretary of state candidates who deny the 2020 election results generally underperformed fellow Republicans on the ballot in a handful of competitive states.
NPR NewsThe midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways
Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years. Here, five lessons learned from last week's midterms.