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California holds its breath as an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone approach
The powerful system was seen "undergoing bombogenesis" off California's coast, the NWS office in Sacramento said, referring to its rapid intensification.
NPR NewsNPR NewsRick Singer, head of the college admissions bribery scandal, gets 42 months in prison
Prosecutors had sought six years for his role in the scheme to get the children of wealthy parents into universities. He was also ordered to pay more than $19 million in restitution and forfeitures.
NPR NewsCryptocurrency giant Coinbase strikes a $100 million deal with New York regulators
A review found that the exchange's compliance program violated state laws, making it "vulnerable to serious criminal conduct." It will pay a $50 million fine and spend the rest beefing up oversight.
NPR NewsAn Israeli far-right leader's Al-Aqsa visit sparks outrage and calls for U.N. meeting
Israel is lobbying against calls for an urgent session of the U.N. Security Council, following Tuesday's visit by far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to a sensitive holy site.
NPR News'American Caliph' revisits one of the most dramatic hostage crises in U.S. history
In 1977, gunmen led by a charismatic Muslim leader stormed three locations in Washington, D.C., taking more than 100 people hostage. Journalist Shahan Mufti examines the incident in a new book.
NPR NewsTesla driver is charged with intentionally plunging his family off a California cliff
Two adults and two children inside the vehicle survived the fall of 250-300 feet and the driver was arrested on charges of attempted murder and child abuse, the California Highway Patrol said.
NPR NewsThe Black family who won the return of Bruce's Beach will sell it back to LA County
The return of the property was hailed as a step toward righting the wrongs inflicted by systemic racism. Now, the parties say, the $20 million sale will help restore some of the wealth stripped away.
NPR NewsThe underage stars of a hit 1968 version of 'Romeo & Juliet' sue over their nude scene
Olivia Hussey, then 15, and Leonard Whiting, then 16, allege sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud, and are seeking more than $500 million from Paramount Pictures.
NPR NewsAuthor Maia Kobabe: Struggling kids told me my book helped them talk to parents
In 2020, Gender Queer was given a Stonewall Honor and an Alex Award and was headed for a fourth printing. By spring of 2022 it topped the ALA's list of most challenged books.
NPR NewsJeremy Renner's snow tractor injuries were a tragic accident, a Nevada sheriff says
The 51-year-old "Avengers" star was seriously hurt near Lake Tahoe on New Year's Day when he was run over by his own snowcat after using it to free a vehicle stuck in 3 feet of fresh mountain snow
NPR NewsDamar Hamlin had to be resuscitated a second time, his uncle says
The Buffalo Bills safety remains in critical condition after a seemingly routine tackle caused his heart to stop beating. His uncle says doctors are aiming to get him off a ventilator soon.
NPR NewsA man killed women he deemed 'immoral' — an Iranian film fictionalizes the story
The real-life "Spider Killer" murdered 16 women in Iran between 2000 and 2001. The case inspired Holy Spider, which has resonated abroad during a time of amplified state violence in Iran.
NPR NewsHow to stay safe using snow removal equipment
Avengers actor Jeremy Renner was in a snow plow accident Sunday and is currently hospitalized. These are some ways to stay safe when removing snow.
NPR NewsThis was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment. Instead, GOP chaos reigns
This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment, one he had contorted himself into political knots to get to.
NPR NewsThis baby could push India past China to become the world's most populous country
Any day now, the United Nations will declare India's population the largest in the world. The country's next generation is poised to be healthier, more literate — and more female — than ever before.
NPR NewsMinimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much
Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
NPR NewsFor the Bills' Damar Hamlin, this NFL season was an opportunity to 'cherish'
Hamlin wasn't supposed to be a starter for the Bills. But a slew of injuries — including one that sent a close friend to the hospital midgame — both opened a door and made him count his blessings.
NPR NewsHow our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change
Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is a happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.
NPR NewsMaine lobster industry wins reprieve but environmentalists say whales will die
The $1.7 trillion spending bill just signed into law contains a 6-year delay on new federal fishing regulations that would have kept lobster fishermen off the water in some areas for months at a time.
NPR NewsThe 118th Congress is off to a historic start. Here's a look at the first day
In the Senate, Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. Meanwhile, the House failed to elect a speaker in a single ballot, the first time in a century.
NPR NewsMany ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change
A group of doctors trains health care providers to treat miscarriage in the emergency department. This could be increasingly important in states where abortion is outlawed.
NPR NewsThe Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no single winner is drawn
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing Tuesday resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner
NPR NewsSouthwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points
Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.
NPR NewsVideo game testers approve the first union at Microsoft
Quality assurance workers at Microsoft's ZeniMax Studios began voting on a union in December. Microsoft pledged to remain neutral through the process and let employees decide if they want to join.
NPR NewsThe U.S. is reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba
The U.S. Embassy confirmed this week it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery.
NPR NewsThe FDA finalizes rule expanding the availability of abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies.
NPR NewsRana Ayyub fights for press freedom in India despite harassment and death threats
Rana Ayyub, an investigative journalist in India, has constantly faced online harassment, death threats and the full force of India's judiciary system throughout her career
NPR NewsU.S. Soccer investigates Coach Gregg Berhalter after 1991 domestic violence episode
U.S. Soccer says it learned of the allegation against men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter last month - a week after the team was knocked out of the World Cup with a loss to the Netherlands.
NPR NewsThe Bills-Bengals game looked like it might resume. Then the players left the field
After a traumatic injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, players had seemingly been preparing to continue their game. But they left the field moments later, and never returned.
NPR NewsDid Damar Hamlin experience commotio cordis? What to know about the rare phenomenon
It involves the impact of a specific force to the chest at a specific moment in the cardiac cycle. One cardiologist told NPR that what happened to Hamlin was likely "a perfect storm of events."