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Let them eat turnips? U.K.'s tomato shortage has politicians looking for answers
Frost, floods, energy prices and Brexit are among the possible culprits in the shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and lettuce in the U.K.
NPR NewsNPR NewsKobe Bryant family settles the helicopter crash photos lawsuit for $28.5 million
The figure includes a newly agreed upon payment from the county of $13.5 million along with the $15 million a federal jury awarded Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, at a trial in August.
NPR NewsFiery Greece train collision kills more than 2 dozen, injures more than 80
A passenger train in Greece carrying hundreds of people collided with an oncoming freight train in a fiery wreck in the country's north early Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and more than 80 injured.
NPR NewsNigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president
For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote.
NPR NewsA man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell
The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history.
NPR NewsWray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire
On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. That's not the consensus among intelligence and scientific communities.
NPR NewsWhat does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory — with low-to-moderate confidence. No evidence has been shared. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market..
NPR NewsRupert Murdoch is under scrutiny for his media empire. It's far from the first time
Rupert Murdoch is in the headlines again, this time because of a lawsuit over Fox News's coverage of the 2020 election. It's not the only legal battle happening right now.
NPR NewsConservative and liberals split at Supreme Court over Biden student loan plan
A majority of the court's conservatives indicating great skepticism over the president's loan-forgiveness plan.
NPR NewsFormer NPR copy editor Patricia Cole, known for her quick wit and editing eye, dies
She worked on feature stories and breaking news with equal aplomb. Journalism is the only thing she ever wanted to do, her brother told NPR.
NPR NewsFormer NFL star and CBS sports anchor Irv Cross had the brain disease CTE
The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with CTE. Cross died in 2021.
NPR NewsHave you tried to get an abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned? Share your story
NPR is reporting on the impact of state restrictions on abortion. If you have tried to obtain an abortion since last June, we'd like to hear from you.
NPR NewsNigeria's opposition parties call elections a "sham" and demand a new vote
Opposition parties in Africa's largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging.
NPR NewsHackers steal sensitive law enforcement data in a breach of the U.S. Marshals Service
The federal agency has revealed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week in which hackers stole sensitive data.
NPR NewsCalifornia and the Northeast are hit with major winter storms
Facing a drought, California sees back-to-back snowstorms that have helped build up the Sierra Nevada snowpack. After an uneventful winter in the Northeast, snow is falling from New Jersey to Maine.
NPR News'Limitless' makes the case that the Federal Reserve is more powerful than we realize
NY Times journalist Jeanna Smialek says the Fed has expanded its reach in recent years — in part because of the pandemic, but also due to changing expectations related to accountability and fairness.
NPR NewsA USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers
Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.
NPR NewsGeorge W. Bush's anti-HIV program is hailed as 'amazing' — and still crucial at 20
PEPFAR is the "most amazing thing in the history of HIV," says Dr. Sharon Lewin, president of the International AIDS Society. Bush himself came to Washington this month to urge reauthorization..
NPR NewsTo safeguard healthy twin, she had to 'escape' Texas for abortion procedure
When Lauren Miller found out one of her twins had a fatal condition, she discovered her doctors in Texas would only say: You need to leave the state. She went to Colorado for a selective reduction.
NPR NewsA U.S. citizen is one of the latest killed in West Bank violence
Elan Ganeles of Connecticut was visiting Israel for a friend's wedding. The 27-year-old was shot on a road frequented by international tourists that passes through the West Bank toward the Dead Sea.
NPR NewsWhy 'lost their battle' with serious illness is the wrong thing to say
When a dire disease strikes, it's easy to slip into war terms to describe the experience. But that sort of talk turns life into two outcomes: winning and losing. And that's not the way life works.
NPR NewsAs G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda
India wants to steer talks away from Russia, with which it's maintained ties despite the Ukraine invasion. Russia's top diplomat walked out of a previous G-20 summit over criticism of the war.
NPR NewsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis cements control of Disney World's special district
DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's ability to operate with autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to end the park's special tax status. Critics say the move looks like retaliation.
NPR NewsAhead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs
Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.
NPR NewsRepublicans and Democrats seem to be on the same page when it comes China
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher and Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, members of the House Select Committee focused on the threat of China.
NPR NewsJapan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging
The complaints allege that Japan advertising giant Dentsu, its main rival Hakuhodo and four other firms and seven individuals rigged bids for Olympic test events.
NPR NewsCongress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills on range of issues.
NPR NewsHow Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine.
NPR NewsIf you're getting financial advice from TikTok influencers don't stop there
Learning to save and invest is more accessible than ever thanks to social media. But there are potential pitfalls, say personal finance experts — including influencers themselves.
NPR NewsSenegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint
A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.