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A newborn delivered in the rubble of Turkey's earthquake is adopted by her relatives
Her mother died in the quake, along with her father and four siblings. Her aunt and uncle in Syria have taken her in, and named her Afraa after her mom.
NPR NewsNPR NewsBotswana has seen a huge spike in rhinoceros poaching over the past 5 years
There's been increased demand for the endangered species' horn by some east Asians who believe it has medicinal properties.
NPR NewsDozens of U.K. companies will keep the 4-day workweek after a pilot program ends
Worker satisfaction went up and revenues remained steady during the six-month trial. Now, nearly all of the 61 companies that took part say they'll continue offering the four-day workweek.
NPR NewsProject Veritas founder James O'Keefe is forced out at the right-wing group
In a video, O'Keefe said he was leaving his group, known for hidden-camera efforts to embarrass journalists, after the board of directors removed his power. The board cited "financial malfeasance."
NPR NewsChina's top diplomat visits Moscow as Russia's war on Ukraine nears 1 year
Trade between China and Russia has increased over the past year, especially with Chinese purchases of Russian oil and gas.
NPR NewsIn a first, a South Korean court says same-sex partners should get government benefits
The appeals court ruled Tuesday that So Seong-uk can't be denied spousal benefits by the National Health Insurance Service just because his partner is the same gender as him.
NPR NewsPresident Biden will speak in Poland on the anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war
President Biden's visit to Ukraine and Poland comes at a critical time as the war enters a new and disconcerting phase.
NPR NewsThe maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent them.
NPR NewsButtigieg calls for stronger railroad safety rules after East Palestine disaster
The transportation secretary wants stricter regulations on freight trains hauling toxic or volatile chemicals, and is calling on Congress to "untie" the DOT's hands for implementing safety measures.
NPR NewsFrail people are left to die in prison as judges fail to act on a law to free them
Petitions for compassionate release soared in the pandemic, but federal judges denied most requests. This week officials will review guidelines aimed at freeing imprisoned people who pose no threat.
NPR NewsChanges to new editions of Roald Dahl books have readers up in arms
Books by Roald Dahl are being edited to remove words that could be deemed offensive. Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr. Fox.
NPR NewsNew research could help nurses, police detect bruises on people with dark skin
New scientific research is making it easier to detect bruises on people with darker skin, which has big implications for assault and violence cases that go to court.
NPR NewsRussia is launching a mission to give stranded space station crew members a ride home
The Russian spacecraft that brought the three crew members to the ISS in the fall later experienced a leak in its radiator cooling loop. A replacement ship is set to be launched on Friday.
NPR NewsSupreme Court showdown for Google, Twitter and the social media world
At the center of two cases to be argued over two days is Section 230, which provides tech companies a legal shield over what users post online.
NPR NewsResearchers watch and worry as balloons are blasted from the sky
Scientists want you to know that most balloons come in peace. They're used for experiments to look at everything from cosmic rays to the ozone layer.
NPR NewsPoliticians say they'll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won't work
As fentanyl deaths soar, political pressure is growing to stop Mexican cartels that smuggle the drug. Experts on drug trafficking say trying to lock down the Mexican border is an impossible goal.
NPR NewsUnited Airlines will no longer charge families extra to sit together on flights
Adults with children ages 12 and under who are traveling on United Airlines flights will have the option to select seats next to their kids during or after the booking process.
NPR NewsA collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia
Cambodia's government said the pieces of jewelry that arrived back in their homeland included items "... precious metal pieces from the Pre-Angkorian and Angkorian period."
NPR NewsPutin tells Russian parliament the West is trying to dismember Russia
President Vladimir Putin delivered his remarks to a joint session of Russia's parliament. The annual address was canceled last year when the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine began to falter.
NPR NewsPolice arrest a suspect in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Hacienda Heights. The suspect in his killing is the husband of his housekeeper.
NPR NewsMac McClung dominated the NBA slam dunk comp. Shaq says he just saved the contest
The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard was the undisputed star of the night. In every round of the dunk contest, McClung bungeed his 6'2" frame up to the net with flourish.
NPR NewsVolodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it
As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expectations were low for Ukraine's president. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded both his allies and his enemies with his performance.
NPR NewsA new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake
Turkish authorities say a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 5.8 tremor, struck the Antakya region around 8 p.m. local time Monday. The quake was also felt in Syria.
NPR NewsNew Mexico prosecutors downgrade charges against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting
The actor's lawyers argued that he had been charged under a previous version of a New Mexico firearm law. The change would reduce his prison time if convicted in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
NPR NewsA huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs
The term forecasters are using to describe the overall weather pattern is "anomalous" — for its unusual cold and warmth. In California, it could be the coldest storm in years.
NPR NewsLBJ biographer Robert Caro reflects on fame, power and the presidency
Caro isn't solely interested in telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, "I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked." Originally broadcast in 2013 and 2019.
NPR NewsSpinal stimulation can improve arm and hand movement years after a stroke
Two stroke patients regained control of a disabled arm and hand after researchers delivered electrical stimulation to their spines, paving the way toward a medical device that could aid movement.
NPR NewsA new museum will be built beneath the Lincoln Memorial
The new exhibit space, built into the memorial's cavernous "undercroft," will explore the history of President Lincoln and the monument that honors him. Construction is expected to finish in 2026.
NPR NewsLatest on Ukraine: The first anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches (Feb. 20)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsBrian 'Thee beast' fights his way to Kenyan gaming domination!
When his family fell into poverty, a young boy in Kenya found comfort and strength from video games. Now he's the country's gaming ambassador, a mentor to kids in the slums — and a firefighter.