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Trump's interactions with Stormy Daniels are in the spotlight again
Former president Donald Trump has been invited to speak to a Manhattan grand jury this week. Former prosecutor Harry Litman tells NPR's Michel Martin what this means.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA waterlogged California is bracing for yet another atmospheric river
A new atmospheric rivers set to arrive as soon as Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.
NPR NewsAt least 8 people are dead after 2 boats capsized off the San Diego shoreline
A search is underway for at least two other people in what one lifeguard official described as "one of the worst maritime smuggling tragedies" in recent memory.
NPR NewsJanet Yellen says the federal government won't bail out Silicon Valley Bank
The California lender was taken over by regulators after a "run" on the bank. The Treasury secretary says the U.S. won't come to the bank's rescue like it did for others in the 2008 financial crisis.
NPR NewsTexas officials have told residents Mexico is too dangerous to visit for spring break
The advisory follows the kidnapping of four Americans earlier this month in the city of Matamoros. The state's Department of Public Safety said "cartel activity" made trips to Mexico a "serious risk."
NPR NewsPence says Trump was 'wrong' about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable
The former vice president said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.
NPR NewsFour takeaways as oil giant Saudi Aramco reports a huge $161 billion profit
The world's biggest oil company has announced it made $161 billion in profits in 2022, a whopping figure for the corporation and its main shareholder, the Saudi government.
NPR NewsAfter years of decline, the auto industry in Canada is making a comeback
Ontario is one of the largest car producers in North America. But after years of job losses and plant closures, the Canadian province is now betting on electric vehicles to grow its auto sector.
NPR NewsHe was with Emmett Till the night he was murdered. The horror haunts him still
The Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. was just 16 years old when his cousin and best friend, Emmett Till, was lynched in 1955. Today, he is the last living witness of the kidnapping.
NPR NewsHow to watch the Oscars on Sunday night
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Those of us at home can watch it on ABC or via streaming services.
NPR NewsVery few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
Sablan Pascale was told she'd never become an architect because she's Black and a woman. Now she works for one of the world's top firms and she wants more people who look like her to join the field.
NPR NewsA months-long landfill fire in Alabama reveals waste regulation gaps
An unregulated landfill that accepts vegetative waste has burned underground for months. Neighbors were inundated with smoke and left wondering why the site wasn't regulated in the first place.
NPR NewsAsylum dreams remain elusive for tens of thousands of migrants bused to New York
With limited work opportunities, they can't leave shelter programs or pay for immigration attorneys. The mayor and other officials says the cost has put a strain on the city budget.
NPR NewsIsraeli forces have killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the West Bank
Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinian gunmen who opened fire on troops in the occupied West Bank, the military said, the latest bloodshed in a year-long wave of violence in the region.
NPR NewsHow law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'
Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.
NPR NewsChina has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change
China on Sunday reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets.
NPR NewsFour astronauts fly SpaceX back home to end 5-month mission
The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew returned to Earth late Saturday after spending five months at the International Space Station, arriving last October.
NPR NewsKiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park
Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.
NPR NewsBBC crisis escalates as players and stars rally behind soccer host Gary Lineker
The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as it scrambled to stem a crisis over its suspension of Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's asylum policy.
NPR NewsMichigan man arrested on firearms charges after allegedly threatening Biden, Whitmer
Randall Robert Berka II has been charged with possessing a firearm as a prohibited person, but not with making the threats. He hasn't yet entered a plea.
NPR NewsAutopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed
The 26-year-old protester, Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, was killed in January in an Atlanta-area forest as police cleared an encampment of activists who oppose the construction of Atlanta's "Cop City."
NPR NewsA year after plea talks began, the 9/11 case is still in limbo, frustrating families
Settlement talks began a year ago in the 9/11 terrorism case. But little progress has been made, dragging out the future of the problem-plagued U.S. military court and prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
NPR NewsInside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global giant of the green gem
NPR ventures into a Colombian emerald mine — which used to be more dangerous, with potential explosions inside and gunfights outside. The CEO, a former U.S. diplomat, says he wanted to change that.
NPR NewsChanging our clocks is a health hazard. Just ask a sleep doctor
A bipartisan group of senators wants to make daylight saving time permanent. But sleep experts say standard time is better, because it saves morning light and is more in sync with our natural rhythms.
NPR NewsLost in translation: 4 perfect words that have no English equivalent
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary set out recently to document some of these words on Twitter, and was flooded with responses from people offering their own.
NPR NewsWhat's driving the battery fires with e-bikes and scooters?
E-bikes, scooters and other "micromobility devices" have soared in popularity — and the number of fires sparked by their rechargeable batteries is up, too. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
NPR NewsIndian LGBTQ couples fight for legal recognition of same-sex marriage
India's Supreme Court decriminalized gay sex in 2018. In January, the court accepted a petition from four LGBTQ couples to legalize same-sex marriage. It is set to hear arguments on Monday.
NPR NewsFrom elected official to 'Sweatshop Overlord,' this performer takes on unlikely roles
Kristina Wong is a Los Angeles-based satirical artist with a history of taking on surprising leadership positions in real life and on stage. Her latest solo show is Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.
NPR NewsWhy Biden is making moves to the middle, especially on crime
The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from former President Trump and Republicans.
NPR NewsSilicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'
The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank could force hundreds of tech startups to lay off workers or shut down completely. It remains unclear how much, if any, of depositors' money will be returned.