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A bit of mystery surrounds a family's tourtière recipe, but it's a holiday favorite
They aren't sure where this version of the French Canadian meat pie came from, but one thing is clear: It isn't Christmas without tourtière.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe EU have agreed on a new plan to source power that isn't from Russia
European leaders have finalized an agreement for an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the EU amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine.
NPR NewsThere is pressure on the Tunisian president after election turnout was less than 9%
Tunisians on Saturday voted to elect a new parliament, to the backdrop of a soaring cost-of-living crisis and concerns of democracy backsliding in the North African country.
NPR NewsThe Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work
Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties.
NPR NewsA Texas mayor has declared a state of emergency over migrants crossing the border
The mayor of a Texas border city declared a state of emergency Saturday over concerns about the community's ability to handle an anticipated influx of migrants across the Mexican border.
NPR NewsUpdated COVID booster shots reduce the risk of hospitalization, CDC reports
The CDC came out with two studies to detail the bivalent booster's effectiveness against COVID-related emergency department visits and hospitalization.
NPR NewsHeavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York
Utility crews raced Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.
NPR NewsCroatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup
Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place.
NPR NewsJ. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance was wrongly revoked, energy secretary says
J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, lost his security clearance "through a flawed process that violated the Commission's own regulations," according to the Department of Energy.
NPR NewsThe Jan. 6 committee will take up criminal referrals against Donald Trump
The referrals will be voted on during a meeting as part of a longer list of recommendations for criminal referrals. Referrals do not carry any legal weight or compel the Justice Department to act.
NPR NewsP-22, Hollywood's famous mountain lion, is euthanized after suffering injuries
For years, the wild mountain lion's presence in LA captured the adoration of the city's residents. Wildlife officials said they "compassionately euthanized" the ailing animal on Saturday.
NPR NewsIran arrests a top actress who expressed solidarity with a man executed over protests
Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie The Salesman, was detained after she made an Instagram post about the first man recently executed for crimes committed during nationwide protests.
NPR NewsA judge had warned that the Club Q mass shooting suspect posed a potential threat
A judge dismissed a kidnapping case against the Colorado gay nightclub shooter even though she had raised concerns about the defendant stockpiling weapons and explosives and planning a shootout.
NPR NewsTunisians are voting in an election critics say could cement a return to autocracy
In Tunisia, 12 years after the revolution, citizens are still asking, "How do you expect me to make a living?"
NPR NewsDark chocolate might have health perks, but should you worry about lead in your bar?
Dark chocolate bars tested by Consumer Reports exceeded California's daily maximum allowable dose levels for lead or cadmium. But a toxicologist says eaten in moderation, it's nothing to worry about.
NPR NewsCyberattacks on hospitals thwart India's push to digitize health care
Prime Minister Modi's ambitious plan to transition all Indians' health records online is running up against weak cybersecurity systems and a lack of data protection laws.
NPR NewsPerceiving without seeing: How light resets your internal clock
We mark our days by sunlight, with special receptors in our eyes that respond to light and help reset our body clocks each day. This man can't see, but is still a circadian wiz. Here's how.
NPR NewsMalaysia landslide death toll rises to 23 with 10 still missing
The 23 victims included six children and 13 women. Authorities were still carrying out autopsies and waiting for next of kin to identify the victims.
NPR NewsIn Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict
Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.
NPR NewsA $1.6 billion lawsuit alleges Facebook's inaction fueled violence in Ethiopia
One of the plaintiffs says he contacted Facebook several times about posts threatening violence against his father, who was murdered by members of a militant group.
NPR NewsPeople in Lebanon are robbing banks and staging sit-ins to access their own savings
Lebanon's banks froze accounts three years ago amid an economic collapse. Now, under increasingly desperate circumstances, people are resorting to extreme measures to access their savings accounts.
NPR NewsThe Keystone pipeline leaked in Kansas. What makes this spill so bad?
The cause for the spill is still unclear. What's known is the type of oil that was piped: tar sands oil, also called diluted bitumen. It's a lot harder to clean up than conventional oil.
NPR NewsPeople addicted to opioids rarely get life-saving medications. That may change.
The Biden administration is moving to make it easier for Americans with opioid addiction to gain access to medical treatments proven to save lives.
NPR NewsTwitter lifts suspensions on several journalists amid rift between the site and media
Musk tweeted late Friday that the company would lift the suspensions of "accounts who doxxed my exact location in real-time" following the result of a public poll on the site.
NPR NewsFather of July 4 Highland Park shooting suspect has been charged with 7 felonies
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said the charges of reckless conduct are based on Robert Crimo Jr. sponsoring his then 19-year-old son's application for a gun license in 2019.
NPR NewsThe University of California and workers reached a tentative deal to end strike
The monthlong strike by graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers disrupted classes at all 10 campuses. The agreement needs to be ratified before the strike officially ends.
NPR NewsA hippo attacks a young boy, and then spits him out
The attack took place on a recent afternoon, as the boy was playing at his home near a lake in western Uganda.
NPR NewsWill you read the Jan. 6 report cover-to-cover? These publishers hope so.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is expected to drop their report on Dec. 21. It's a public document, but book publishers are poised to get the report into your hands.
NPR NewsThe lame-duck Senate has a new bill to protect the census after Trump's interference
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced a last-minute bill that could help protect the 2030 census and other counts from political interference. It's unlikely to move ahead.
NPR NewsBrittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season
In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.