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Here's what we know about the victims from the Virginia Walmart shooting
Six people lost their lives after a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va., on Wednesday.
NPR NewsNPR NewsWinston the French bulldog has won the National Dog Show
The three-year-old French bulldog competed against some 1,500 dogs representing 200+ breeds and varieties of the American Kennel Club. "He fits the standard perfectly," said his handler, Perry Payson.
NPR NewsEurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote
Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.
NPR NewsIran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team
Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.
NPR NewsHigh-flying balloon characters were the stars at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year's parade, by the numbers, included 16 giant balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, 700 clowns and one Santa Claus.
NPR NewsDemocrat Mary Peltola, the 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins a full term
The first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and first woman to hold Alaska's House seat, Peltola beat Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich in ranked choice election results announced Wednesday.
NPR NewsPakistan names a new military chief amid bitter political feuding
Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir replaces Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retires on Nov. 29. Munir begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan.
NPR NewsConsider making less food and composting leftovers this Thanksgiving, experts say
By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.
NPR NewsLooking to leave Twitter? Here are the social networks seeing new users now
Can a network like Hive Social or Mastodon foster the communities and conversations that thrived on the bird app's good days? It's too soon to know for sure, but many hope the answer is yes.
NPR NewsCome for the free cookies, stay for the shopping
With high inflation and rising expenses, small businesses hope to lure shoppers with food, holidays cheer, instead of deep discounts.
NPR NewsWhy some Brazilians won't be wearing their national soccer colors for the World Cup
Brazilians who voted against President Jair Bolsonaro are torn about sporting the yellow soccer jersey after the far-right leader and his supporters adopted the shirt.
NPR NewsTow truck driver leads a nomadic and hectic life in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
One tow truck driver worked nearly endlessly after Hurricane Ian slashed across most of Florida, stranding vehicles throughout the state.
NPR NewsGive a round of app-paws for the 3 new breeds in the National Dog Show
The National Dog Show has been a staple of Thanksgiving Day for two decades. This year, it features three new breeds: the Bracco Italiano, the Russian toy and the mudi.
NPR NewsChina expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record
Daily mass testing was ordered in the city of Zhengzhou in what the local government called a "war of annihilation" against the virus.
NPR NewsMorning news brief
An update on the shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va. A look at whether holiday travel is returning to pre-pandemic levels, and what the United Nations can do to support Iranian protesters.
NPR NewsGone in 9 minutes: How a Celtic gold heist unfolded in Germany
Thieves who broke into a southern German museum and stole hundreds of ancient gold coins got in and out in nine minutes without raising the alarm, officials said Wednesda
NPR NewsFrom prisoner to prime minister, Malaysia's Anwar had long ride to top
Becoming prime minister caps Anwar Ibrahim's roller-coaster political journey, from a former deputy PM who was imprisoned in the 1990s led to a reform movement that became a major political force.
NPR NewsAlessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci's creative director
Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci's creative director, the company announced Wednesday. Michele, who has been with Gucci for 20 years, entered the role in 2015.
NPR NewsGeorgia's highest court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
The court's decision immediately prohibited enforcement of the abortion ban statewide. The new order said seven of the nine justices had agreed to the decision.
NPR NewsRead what a judge told Elizabeth Holmes before sending her to prison for 11 years
Read exactly what the judge told former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes before he sentenced her to 11 years in federal prison.
NPR NewsSurge in outbreaks tests China's easing of zero-COVID policy
Cities are once again locking down thousands of neighborhoods and sending people into quarantine, even as local Chinese authorities are tasked with easing COVID restrictions.
NPR News5 major revelations about the collapse of crypto giant FTX
At the first hearing in FTX's bankruptcy proceedings, lawyers confirmed that millions of dollars are stolen or missing, and revealed stunning details about the downfall of the once-mighty exchange
NPR NewsGerman players cover their mouths at the World Cup to protest FIFA
The players covered their mouths for their team photo in an apparent rebuke of FIFA's clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.
NPR NewsHow Silicon Valley fervor explains Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year prison sentence
Raising hundreds of millions dof dollars sends a startup's valuation soaring. It can also make serious prison time all but inevitable for those in Holmes' situation.
NPR NewsJapan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany 2-1 at the World Cup
Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano — who both play for German clubs — subbed in and put balls past goalie Manuel Neuer after the 76th minute. Their coach called it "a historic moment, a historic victory."
NPR NewsTwin blasts near bus stops shake Jerusalem, killing a teen and hurting 18 other people
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been surging for months, amid nightly raids in the West Bank prompted by a spate of attacks against Israelis that killed 19 people in the spring.
NPR NewsRussia has hit Ukraine with renewed missile strikes, knocking out power and water
The capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv were among the cities hit in the latest round of attacks aimed at the country's infrastructure.
NPR NewsThe latest updates from the shooting at a Walmart in Virginia
At least seven people have died in a mass shooting at a Walmart store in the coastal city of Chesapeake, Va. Authorities say the shooter is among the dead.
NPR NewsAt the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, referees are adding extra time to games. Lots of it.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, teams have been playing more than 90 minutes. A lot more. The England-Iran game had 29 minutes of stoppage time. Senegal-Netherlands tacked on 14 extra minutes.
NPR NewsDoctors who want to defy abortion laws say it's too risky
In states with abortion bans, doctors may hesitate to provide abortion care in a medical emergency. Some ethicists argue doctors should practice civil disobedience and put patients' lives first.