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China is restructuring key government agencies to outcompete rivals in tech
China is proposing to overhaul its science, technology and finance regulators as part of a stiff competition with rivals while also tamping down risk at home.
NPR NewsNPR News5 Texas Women Denied Abortions Sue The State, Saying Bans Put Them in Danger
The lawsuit filed on behalf of five patients who said their lives were put at risk and two physicians asks a state judge to clarify exceptions for medical emergencies under Texas law.
NPR NewsBiden says his budget plan would extend Medicare to 2050 without adding to the deficit
President Biden is proposing to raise taxes on people who make more than $400,000 per year to make sure there's enough money for Medicare.
NPR NewsLarry Hogan won't run for president, but has some advice for the Republicans who do
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced over the weekend he will not run for president in 2024, but hopes to shape the future of the GOP. He talks to NPR about what he wants to see from his party.
NPR NewsChina accuses U.S. of containment and warns of potential conflict
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rare explicit criticism of the U.S. was followed on Tuesday by a barrage of scorn and criticism aimed squarely at Washington from China's new foreign minister.
NPR NewsWhat to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord
Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.
NPR NewsWhat SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March
Participants in the federal food program might want to reevaluate their eligibility level for SNAP — and consider other assistance programs — as a pandemic-era supplement ends this month.
NPR News'Dr. No' is a delightfully escapist romp and an incisive sendup of espionage fiction
Pulitzer and Booker Prize finalist Percival Everett just won another prestigious award, the PEN/Jean Stein Award, for his newest bookin which he makes a myriad of compelling creative choices.
NPR NewsHow (and why) this man plans to live underwater for 100 days
Retired Navy officer Joseph Dituri is attempting to break the world record for living underwater, all in the name of science.
NPR NewsA rundown of what's led to Atlanta's 'Cop City' protests
Police arrested at least 35 people after activists set heavy equipment on fire. Tensions have been building for years over the plan to build a large police training facility.
NPR NewsHow Barnes & Noble turned a page, expanding for the first time in years
After years on the brink, the bookseller is going for a plot twist: Sales are growing and the chain plans to open some 30 new stores. Here's what's changed.
NPR NewsQ: Who's unsurprised by shocking Fox News revelations? A: Ex-Fox journalists
Evidence in Dominion Voting System's $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News has cast the network, its stars and its executives in a harsh light. Ex-Fox journalists say they're not surprised.
NPR NewsMedical debt affects millions, and advocates push IRS, consumer agency for relief
More than 50 consumer and patient groups want the Biden Administration to aggressively protect Americans from medical bills and debt collectors. The effort follows a KHN/NPR investigation.
NPR NewsTribes bury P-22, Southern California's famed mountain lion
The cougar's death set off a debate between tribes in the Los Angeles area and wildlife officials over whether scientists could keep samples of the animal's remains for future testing and research.
NPR NewsCanada announces a probe to examine possible Chinese election interference
The announcement of a probe of possible Chinese influence in Canadian elections follows a newspaper report stating that China preferred to see Trudeau's Liberals re-elected in the 2021 election.
NPR NewsA man allegedly stabbed a flight attendant, tampered with the plane on a Boston trip
The suspect was arrested at the Boston Logan International Airport after allegedly tampering with a side door and the emergency slide, and later allegedly lunged at a flight attendant.
NPR NewsThe U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped
The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved.
NPR News5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next
A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
NPR NewsThe anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook
It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public spaces.
NPR News3 more Republican states announce they're leaving a key voting data partnership
Florida, Missouri and West Virginia announced they're pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, the only system states have to share voter registration data.
NPR NewsYevgeny Prigozhin, 'Putin's Chef,' has emerged from the shadows with his Wagner Group
Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as "Putin's Chef" because of his company's origins in the catering business, now fields a mercenary army of 50,000. Its role in Ukraine is central to Russia's war effort.
NPR NewsWhat to know about the 'red tide' hitting Florida beaches
The toxic Karenia brevis algae has returned to the Gulf Coast for another year, killing fish and causing health problems in people.
NPR NewsDjokovic withdraws from U.S. tournament after his bid for a COVID vaccine waiver fails
The world's top-ranked player Novak Djokovic won't play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells after losing his bid to enter the U.S. unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.
NPR NewsUkrainian victims of war with Russia deserve justice, Garland says
On his way to Ukraine for an unannounced visit last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about upholding the rule of law inside the U.S. and overseas in an exclusive interview with NPR.
NPR NewsA roadblock to life-saving addiction treatment is gone. Now what?
Federal restrictions seemed to explain why many doctors weren't prescribing medication for opioid addiction. But some caution that removing those rules isn't enough to overcome hesitancy and stigma.
NPR NewsLatest in Ukraine: All eyes on Bakhmut as Russia fights to take it over (March 6)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsAnother Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
NPR NewsToblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging
Toblerone is moving some of its production to Slovakia, meaning it can no longer legally call itself "Swiss-made." That branding change will include swapping the iconic peak for a more generic one.
NPR NewsLynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dies at 71
Rossington was the last surviving original founding member of the Southern rock band, known for its anthemic "Free Bird," among many other hit songs.
NPR NewsEyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida'
Florida Governor DeSantis's pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.