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Latest on Ukraine: Russia's invasion marks 10 months on Christmas Eve
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsNPR NewsFortnite maker Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle privacy and deception cases
The company is refunding $245 million to customers who made unwanted purchases because of poor game design, and is paying a $275 million fine for collecting personal data from kids without consent.
NPR NewsJames Cameron aims to finally put that 'Titanic' door debate to rest, 25 years later
The blockbuster hit theaters on Dec. 19, 1997. Since then, fans have debated whether Jack could have survived on the makeshift raft. Now Cameron says a forensic analysis rules that out definitively.
NPR News5 dead and suspect killed in Toronto area condo shooting
Five people were shot and killed in a condominium unit a Toronto suburb and the gunman was killed by police, authorities said late Sunday.
NPR NewsU.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda
The ruling comes months after the government introduced a plan to deport hundreds of potential asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Immigration lawyers and human rights groups have warned of rights violations.
NPR NewsMusk loses poll about whether to exit as Twitter CEO, pledges to accept results
There was no immediate announcement from Twitter, or Musk, about whether that would happen, though he said that he would abide by the results.
NPR NewsA U.N. pact finds agreement to save nature seen as vital for biodiversity
The most significant part of the U.N. pact is a commitment to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030, up from 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas.
NPR News'It is the obvious thing.' The White House tries a new tack to combat homelessness
The Biden administration says to end the homelessness crisis, more must be done to keep people from losing housing in the first place. But identifying and reaching those most at risk is a challenge.
NPR NewsAbortion stories on TV get closer to reality, says new report
The annual Abortion Onscreen report says more TV shows had abortion plotlines than previous years and that writers are doing slightly better job reflecting reality.
NPR NewsThe moments that captured our attention at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
The monthlong tournament in Qatar was filled with excitement, surprise and controversy. Argentina's victory in the final — which gave Lionel Messi his first title — cemented it as one of the best.
NPR NewsWith the World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar
Trouble brews in the run up to every global, mega sporting event — such as buses not running on time, or venues seemingly not ready for action. But it melts away when the games begin. But what lasts?
NPR NewsThe World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?
If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.
NPR NewsIn the Southeast, power company money flows to news sites that attack their critics
Alabama Power and Florida Power & Light hired the consulting firm Matrix to help shape their fortunes. Matrix funded six sites that covered politics, filling a void left by the decline of local news.
NPR NewsIn North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
In the months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, training groups in North Carolina say they've seen an uptick in interest from people wanting to work as abortion doulas.
NPR NewsThere's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame
A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector, as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices.
NPR NewsThe Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect
The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges: insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
NPR NewsA new AI chatbot might do your homework for you. But it's still not an A+ student
ChatGPT gives users their very own virtual assistant. It could transform academia, experts say — for better and worse.
NPR NewsThe Los Angeles mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city will start moving unhoused people to hotels and motels. Meanwhile, she signed an executive order to hasten the process of building affordable housing.
NPR NewsThe first day of winter arrives this week, marked by the solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, and happens when the Northern Hemisphere is pointing away from the sun.
NPR NewsArctic air will blast much of the U.S. just before Christmas, forecasters say
Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States.
NPR News11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight
Hawaiian Airlines' chief operating officer said the airline had not experienced "an incident of this nature in recent history," calling it an isolated and unusual event.
NPR NewsThe TSA found a record number of guns in carry-on bags this year
The TSA found 6,301 firearms in carry-on bags, most of which were loaded, in 2022.
NPR NewsFinally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.
Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.
NPR NewsCecily Strong says farewell to Saturday Night Live
Strong is one of the longest tenured female stars of SNL who made a career out of spot-on impersonations of Melania Trump, Majorie Taylor Greene and Krysten Sinema.
NPR NewsVatican defrocks an anti-abortion priest who once placed an aborted fetus on an altar
The priest, Frank Pavone of Texas, heads the anti-abortion group Priests for Life. The Vatican said he was defrocked for "blasphemous communications on social media" and "persistent disobedience."
NPR NewsTwo giant pandas have predicted that Argentina will win the World Cup over France
The pandas correctly predicted that Argentina would beat Croatia in the first semifinal match last, and they also rightly chose France over Morocco. Now, they predict Argentina will win the final.
NPR NewsGrandmother Petra's love is baked into this Mexican bread pudding recipe
Sweet and savory capirotada was an expression of Grandmother Petra's love for her family, especially at Christmastime. She never wrote it down, so her grandchild had to re-create it from memory.
NPR NewsNonna always welcomed everyone. She drew the line when a family dog ate her pasta
Hundreds of Nonna's handmade cappelletti were no match for Barron the Doberman. But Barron was no match for Nonna and her rolling pin.
NPR NewsThe one where friends offended seven Jewish grandmothers with their brisket
Instead of picking one brisket recipe for a Rosh Hashanah meal, these college roommates combined their grandmothers' recipes into one. It did not go exactly as planned.
NPR NewsReaders share their favorite holiday recipes with a side of hilarious stories
Recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, brisket, a French Canadian pork pie and homemade pasta accompany stories both heartwarming and hilarious from the NPR audience.