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Why hundreds of doctors are lobbying in Washington this week
They came to tell Congress about their "recovery plan" for physicians, which includes a Medicare pay boost and an end to some frustrating insurance company requirements.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA white Louisiana police officer is charged with killing an unarmed Black man
After reviewing evidence and bodycam footage, state troopers charged Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, with negligent homicide in the Feb. 3 shooting death of Alonzo Bagley, 43.
NPR News11 days after the quake, a few more survivors are pulled from the rubble in Turkey
Even as the death toll in Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 41,000, search teams in southern Turkey have rescued a few people who were trapped in the debris.
NPR News2 Jewish men were shot leaving their synagogues in LA. A suspect is in custody
Both victims survived the shootings, which happened just blocks apart early Wednesday and Thursday. City officials say the incidents are being investigated as potential hate crimes.
NPR NewsU.S. prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly
The additional sentence from last year's child pornography and enticement convictions in Chicago would add to 30 years the R&B singer and songwriter recently began serving in a New York case.
NPR News5 ex-officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols set to appear in Memphis court today
They will be arraigned charges of murder, assault, and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after the officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.
NPR NewsIs the economy headed for recession or a soft landing?
Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.
NPR NewsJapan recounted its islands. Now geographers say there may be 7,000 more of them
Japan conducted a recount of its islands amid criticism that the data was old and inaccurate. Geographers took another look and the number of islands is expected to more than double.
NPR NewsMilitaries have sought to use spy balloons for centuries. The real enemy is the wind
The U.S. government suspects that China's surveillance balloon may have blown off course. It wouldn't be the first time.
NPR NewsDoug Emhoff has made antisemitism his issue, but says it's everyone's job to fight it
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is increasingly focused on combating antisemitism at home and abroad. He spoke to NPR about his historic role.
NPR NewsActor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. Here's what to know about the disease
Willis family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with speaking and writing.
NPR NewsTaiwan reports that a Chinese weather balloon was found on an outlying island
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said the balloon carried equipment registered to a state-owned electronics company in the northern city of Taiyuan.
NPR NewsA power outage at a JFK Airport terminal disrupts flights
The outage at Terminal 1 was caused by an electrical panel failure, the airport said. Flights, including international ones, are being affected.
NPR NewsThe suspect charged with killing 7 people at 2 California farms pleads not guilty
A gag order has been issued that prohibits the attorneys, the suspect and the county sheriff's office from talking to reporters about the facts of the case or sharing opinions about what happened.
NPR NewsOff the air, Fox News stars blasted the election fraud claims they peddled
Fox News stars, including Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, privately derided then-President Donald Trump's assertion he'd been cheated of victory in 2020, even as the network amplified such claims.
NPR News2 Tennessee Guard pilots killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash are identified
Daniel Wadham and Danny Randolph, members of the Tennessee National Guard, died in the crash in Madison County, Ala., on Wednesday. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
NPR NewsMost of us are still worried about AI — but will corporate America listen?
Americans are concerned about the rapid takeover of bots in every day life. Where do we draw the line?
NPR NewsBiden gets a clean bill of health as he mulls a 2024 run — where his age is a concern
President Biden's personal physician said he is in good health and capable of carrying out his presidential duties.
NPR NewsLabor Secretary Marty Walsh leaves Biden administration to lead NHL players' union
Marty Walsh, who's led the Labor Department since March 2021, is leaving the Biden administration. Walsh has been named executive director of the NHL Players' Association.
NPR NewsAll-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81
McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.
NPR NewsA daytime TV departure: Ryan Seacrest is leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'
Seacrest told audiences he's leaving the seat beside his "work wife" on the morning show after six years and handing the job over to Kelly Ripa's real husband, Mark Consuelos.
NPR NewsLarry the Cat celebrates 12 years of dutiful service at No. 10 Downing St.
The Chief Mouser of No. 10, the London residence and home office of Britain's prime minister, began his lengthy term in February 2011.
NPR NewsSen. John Fetterman is receiving treatment for clinical depression
The Pennsylvania Democrat checked himself into Walter Reed hospital on Wednesday night.
NPR NewsBiden says 3 aerial objects were 'most likely' tied to private companies or research
In remarks Friday, President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions.
NPR NewsMikaela Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at the world championships
The victory makes Shiffrin only the fourth female skier to win world titles in four different disciplines. Last month, she broke Lindsey Vonn's women's record of 82 World Cup wins.
NPR NewsTesla recalls nearly 363,000 cars with 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Tesla is recalling the vehicles to fix problems with the way the "Full Self-Driving" system behaves around intersections and following posted speed limits. The fix will come in a software update.
NPR NewsNicaragua strips 94 political opponents of citizenship
President Daniel Ortega intensifies his political crackdown, stripping 94 of the most prominent Nicaraguan writers, journalists and human rights activists of citizenship. They lose all their rights.
NPR NewsSpain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws
Among the enacted changes, 16- and 17-year-olds will be allowed to undergo an abortion without parental consent. And workers suffering debilitating period pain can take paid time off.
NPR NewsUkraine says it shot down 6 Russian balloons that appeared over Kyiv
A spokesman for Ukraine's air force said the balloons had plain metal triangles suspended with string below them, saying that was enough to appear like an incoming missile or drone on radars.
NPR News10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains
Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.