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She was a popular yoga guru. Then she embraced QAnon conspiracy theories
Themes like everything is connected, nothing happens without a purpose, and nothing is what it seems are central to both yoga philosophy and conspiratorial thinking.
NPR NewsNPR NewsPresident Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority
He has set records in his first two years for the sheer numbers of jurists, dozens of them women. He helped confirm 11 Black women to the appeals courts, more than all other presidents combined.
NPR NewsA woman accused Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s
A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.
NPR NewsTime is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals
As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.
NPR NewsA Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building
The main library in Boulder, Colorado, had been receiving increased reports of drug use in the bathrooms over a four-week span. It has been closed since late December.
NPR News4 passengers are dead after 2 helicopters collide over an Australian beach
Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot Monday in a crash that killed four passengers and drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer.
NPR NewsActor Jeremy Renner is hospitalized after suffering accident while plowing snow
The "Avengers" star Jeremy Renner sustained serious injuries while he was plowing snow, the actor's representative said. The actor has a home in Nevada, but it is unclear where he was hurt.
NPR NewsAt least 10 people are dead and 20 escaped after a prison riot in Juárez, Mexico
The riot occurred at the notorious Cereso state prison in Juárez. The mayor, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, told local media that armed gunmen had entered the prison.
NPR NewsLeftist Lula da Silva is sworn in as president to lead a divided Brazil
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assumed office as Brazil's new leader Sunday, just three years after being released from prison on corruption charges and 12 years after his first two terms as president.
NPR NewsAn inflection point for GOATs: Please quiet quit these 'banished words' moving forward
In their annual "Banished Words" list, the faculty of Lake Superior State University also suggest removing from your vocabulary overused phrases like "does that make sense?" and "it is what it is."
NPR NewsCalifornia dries out — and digs out — after a powerful storm dumps rain and snow
The heavy rain and snowfall around much of the state snarled traffic, closed major highways, knocked power out and created dangerous floodwaters.
NPR NewsCanada and Australia impose COVID testing requirements on travelers from China
Australia and Canada join other countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations in imposing tougher COVID-19 measures on Chinese travelers amid fears of new variants.
NPR NewsA U.N. official met with a Taliban leader over a ban on women working for NGOs
Major international aid agencies suspended operations in Afghanistan after the Taliban banned women from working for nongovernmental organizations in a series of measures rolling back women's rights.
NPR NewsA bill to fight expensive prison phone call costs heads to Biden's desk
Congress recently passed legislation that will give federal regulators greater authority to limit the costs of prison phone calls.
NPR NewsA stampede during a New Year's event in Uganda kills at least 9 people
The incident at a shopping mall in a suburb of Kampala, the capital, appears to have occurred at midnight when an event emcee encouraged people to go outside to watch a fireworks display, police said.
NPR NewsImmerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home
Michael Heizer began work on his massive installation in the Nevada desert more than 50 years ago. One of the largest artworks in the world, it cost $40 million (so far) and is now open to the public.
NPR NewsSinger Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died at age 74
The Pointer Sisters won three Grammy Awards and had 13 U.S. top 20 hit songs between 1973 and 1985, Anita Pointer's publicist said. The 1983 album "Break Out" went triple platinum.
NPR NewsShort on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors
In Fairfax County, Va., the health department is training high school students to become health ambassadors in underserved communities and get a leg up on future careers in public health.
NPR NewsDespite infighting, it's been a surprisingly productive 2 years for Democrats
Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress.
NPR NewsResearchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed
Thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide did not provide statistics to the FBI due in large part to a transition from a legacy crime reporting system that has existed since the 1920s.
NPR NewsNorth Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal
Some experts say Kim Jong Un's push to make more nukes and new weapons systems reflects his hopes to solidify future negotiating power as he heads into prolonged tensions with the U.S. and its allies.
NPR NewsCroatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member
It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins.
NPR NewsA powerful storm in California is causing flooding, road closures and power outages
The so-called atmospheric river storm was pulling in a long and wide plume of moisture from the Pacific Ocean. Flooding and rock slides closed portions of roads across Northern California.
NPR NewsCities across the world ring in the new year
From Sydney to Bangkok, time zones across the world have already entered 2023.
NPR NewsBuccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert helps rescue a family from a helicopter crash
Often in the background as Tom Brady's backup, Gabbert is gaining national attention for helping rescue four people in the water after a helicopter crash in Florida.
NPR NewsWhy retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual
Benedict was the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, creating a rare relationship between a sitting and former pope.
NPR NewsArgentines have tattoo fever following World Cup triumph
Argentina's victory in the soccer World Cup tournament in Qatar has suddenly meant that many tattoo artists across the country are fully booked.
NPR NewsMega Millions jackpot hits $785 million in time for the first drawing of 2023
After no ticket matched the six numbers drawn Friday, the $785 million jackpot will proceed to the next ticket drawing Tuesday.
NPR NewsRussia launches a wave of missiles at Ukraine in a massive New Year's Eve air attack
At least one person was killed and several injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a new wave of missiles against the capital and other cities across Ukraine.
NPR NewsHe lost his legs fighting for Ukraine. But this story is about love through adversity
Sgt. Mykhailo Varvarych, a commander in Ukraine's 80th Airborne Assault Brigade, lost both legs while fighting in Luhansk. He and his fiancée Iryna Botvynska, maintain an unflinching romance.