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Retirees in China hold rare protests against health insurance reforms
Retirees have protested in two Chinese cities over fears that the authorities will dip into their personal health savings accounts to cover public budget shortfalls.
NPR NewsNPR NewsNewly released footage of a 1986 Titanic dive reveals the ship's haunting interior
The Titanic's rust-caked bow, an officer's cabin and a promenade window are part of the never-before-seen footage of the shipwreck site, which continues to slowly vanish 12,500 feet below the waves.
NPR NewsMichael Jordan sets another record — a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an endowment to fulfill future wishes.
NPR NewsKentucky high court upholds state abortion bans while case continues
The state Supreme Court kept two state bans in place after Kentucky voters signaled support for abortion rights at the ballot box last November.
NPR News2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on
Two sheriff's deputies who have been suspended for five days failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols had been beaten by Memphis police, officials say.
NPR NewsWhat to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
A train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month in eastern Ohio, prompting officials to evacuate the area to conduct a controlled burn. Officials say air quality is now safe.
NPR NewsIndian tax inspectors are still searching BBC offices, with some staying overnight
Around 10 BBC employees have been sleeping in their office since Tuesday. Some of the tax agents stayed overnight too. They searched laptops and phones of some journalists and administrative staff.
NPR NewsDemocrats control Michigan for the first time in 40 years. They want gun control
Having been blocked by Republican legislatures on regulation in the past, Michigan Democrats are forging ahead on tighter gun restrictions after the shooting at Michigan State.
NPR NewsKid YouTube stars make sugary junk food look good — to millions of young viewers
The platform banned food advertising, yet many videos viewed by millions of kids continue to showcase candy, soda and packaged snacks, likely affecting kids' food preferences, researchers say.
NPR NewsEnglish police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates
A 32-year-old man reportedly entered guilty pleas to an attempt to seize about 200,00 Cadbury Creme Eggs in a semi truck in central England.
NPR NewsLowriding was born in California but it's restricted. Lawmakers want to change that
State law bars some modified vehicles and lets cities enact cruising bans. Lowrider advocates and Californian legislators say it criminalizes cultural traditions.
NPR NewsThe earthquake in Turkey and Syria offers lessons and reminders for disaster response
Even as rescuers rush to arrive, it's often locals who can best offer immediate help, experts say. And they say governments in devastated areas often fail to realize the scope and respond immediately.
NPR NewsAn owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo is still loose — and hunting on his own
The owl escaped after its enclosure was vandalized nearly two weeks ago. Zoo officials were worried he wouldn't be able to hunt and eat because he's used to captivity, but that's no longer a concern.
NPR NewsHow seniors could lose in the Medicare political wars
Politicians are again pointing fingers over cutting Medicare. Any party accused of threatening the program tends to lose elections, but without a bipartisan agreement, seniors stand to lose the most.
NPR NewsNearly 30 women are suing Olaplex, alleging products caused hair loss
Women claim in a lawsuit Olaplex's range of products, numbered 0 through 9, contain allergens and irritants that caused hair loss and other problems, including contact dermatitis and brittleness.
NPR NewsA skinny robot documents the forces eroding a massive Antarctic glacier
Scientists got their first up-close look at what's eating away part of Antarctica's Thwaites ice shelf, nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because of its massive melt and sea rise potential.
NPR NewsUpset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment
Hundreds of worried people gathered to hear state officials tell them that testing so far has shown local air is safe to breathe and to promise that safety testing of the air and water would continue.
NPR News1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a Walmart where 23 people were killed in a racist attack in 2019.
NPR NewsA Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard has crashed
U.S. military officials said both of the people on board were killed when the helicopter crashed in Alabama during a training mission.
NPR NewsDavid Malpass is stepping down as president of the World Bank
Appointed by then-President Trump in 2019, he is leaving before his five-year term expires. Malpass faced backlash over his comments at Climate Week NYC in 2022.
NPR NewsIstanbul's mayor warns 90,000 buildings are at risk if a major earthquake strikes
The warning for Turkey's largest city comes as the death toll from last week's quake in Turkey and northern Syria now exceeds 40,000.
NPR NewsDozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating
Dozens of inmates have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail, according to attorneys representing victims' families. The FBI has opened civil rights investigations into two of the deaths.
NPR NewsBiden set his 'moonshot' on cancer. Meet the doctor trying to get us there
When it comes to curing cancer, President Joe Biden is shifting that sentiment into full throttle. And one person is leading the charge.
NPR NewsFamous poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned after a coup, according to a new report
His nephew says scientists found high levels of the bacterium that can cause botulism poisoning. He says it proves that his uncle was injected with the poison at a hospital immediately after the coup.
NPR NewsRaquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She is survived by her son and daughter.
NPR NewsNORAD is back in the news. So what does it do, exactly?
The air defense center was created in the 1950s, as a counter to a rival superpower. Now NORAD is front and center again, prompting questions about what it does — and how it copes with modern threats.
NPR NewsThe U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September
If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said.
NPR NewsA new study offers hints that healthier school lunches may help reduce obesity
The national study found a small but significant decline in the average BMI of more than 14,000 schoolkids after implementation of a 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals.
NPR NewsHow financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive
Researchers paired new parents with financial coaches in a pediatric clinic. They found the families were more likely to come for well-child visits and vaccinations — and they got ahead financially.
NPR NewsFrom tracking Santa to Chinese spy balloons, here's what we know about NORAD
The air defense center was created in the 1950s, as a counter to a rival superpower. Now NORAD is front and center again, prompting questions about what it does — and how it copes with modern threats.