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Taiwan's president arrives in the U.S. amid warnings from China
Taiwan's president is in the United States as part of a multi-day itinerary that will take the leader of the Asian democratic island through Central and North America.
NPR NewsNPR NewsAll new cars in the EU will be zero-emission by 2035. Here's where the U.S. stands
European Union states agreed to a plan after adding an exemption for cars that run on e-fuels. In the U.S., efforts to phase out gas-powered cars include future bans in several states.
NPR NewsHow to cope with the trauma of mass shootings
The news of hundreds of mass shootings each year can affect a person's sense of safety. NPR's A Martinez speaks with therapist Michael Davidovitz about how to cope with the trauma of mass shootings.
NPR NewsA therapist has advice for how to cope with repeated mass shootings: Lean into family
The U.S. sees hundreds of mass shootings each year — so many that some people have survived more than one. A therapist offers advice for how to cope with the trauma.
NPR News4 storylines to watch for Major League Baseball's opening day
How many home runs will Aaron Judge hit? Will the San Diego Padres finally get their first World Series title? And how will a suite of rule changes affect the game?
NPR NewsSacramento will rename a skate park after its former resident Tyre Nichols
The late 29-year-old Sacramento native will be posthumously honored with a bronze plaque that will be installed at the newly renamed park.
NPR NewsAs states start to get opioid settlement cash, few are sharing how they spend it
All told, drugmakers and distributors will pay over $50 billion to communities harmed by opioids. An investigation finds that only a dozen states are letting the public see how they use the money.
NPR NewsA rehab center revives traumatized Ukrainian troops before their return to battle
Built largely with Western donations, the spa-like retreat provides soldiers with counseling, aromatherapy and more. But most soldiers are there for no more than a week.
NPR NewsThese are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.
NPR News2 U.S. military helicopters crash during training in Kentucky
Two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a training mission, the U.S. Army said in a statement. The status of the crew members wasn't immediately known.
NPR NewsA ferry fire in the Philippines leaves more than 30 dead, a governor says
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor said Thursday.
NPR NewsMelissa Joan Hart says she helped kindergarteners escape the Nashville shooting
Hart, known for her starring role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, said her children attend school near Nashville's Covenant School.
NPR News2023 Whiting Awards recognize 10 emerging writers
The recipients of the $50,000 prize, which was announced on Wednesday evening, show an exceeding amount of talent and promise, according to the prize's judges.
NPR NewsDisney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power
Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
NPR NewsThe Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump plans to take a break in April
The pre-planned break coincides with the holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. That means an indictment, if it occurs, wouldn't come until the end of April, at the earliest.
NPR NewsYang Bing-Yi, patriarch of Taiwan's soup dumpling empire, has died
The cofounder of Taiwan's famed Din Tai Fung restaurant chain died at 96, his company announced March 26. He helped turn delicate soup dumplings into a global phenomenon, even earning Michelin stars.
NPR NewsTech leaders urge a pause in the 'out-of-control' artificial intelligence race
A group of prominent computer scientists and other tech industry notables are calling for a 6-month pause to ponder the risks of powerful technology that spawned a successor to ChatGPT.
NPR NewsFall Out Boy on returning to the basics and making the 'darkest party song'
Fall Out Boy's new album, So Much (For) Stardust, is a return to some of the bands' familiar sound and style of writing. Two of the group's band members detail the journey they took to this moment.
NPR NewsThe Biden administration sells oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico
Energy companies secured access to 1.6 million acres of waters offered at auction. It's the second time this month that the administration has opened federal territory for new fossil fuel drilling.
NPR NewsPope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's second statement said that hospital tests showed Francis is suffering from a respiratory infection, but they ruled out COVID.
NPR NewsA non-invite, a mind-your-own-business response — Biden and Netanyahu tensions rise
The Israeli prime minister is pushing back on U.S. warnings against his coalition taking steps that could undermine democratic norms.
NPR News4 big questions about the Nashville school shooting (and what we know so far)
Monday's deadly school shooting set in motion a familiar cycle of condolences, calls for actions and questions, some unknowable, about how the violence unfolded. Here's a look at what we're following.
NPR News74 people have been killed or injured by guns at American schools this year
The fatal school shooting in Nashville this week is part of what one expert describes as an "astronomical increase" in violence on school campuses since the pandemic.
NPR NewsSenate votes to repeal Iraq War authorization
The measure now goes to the House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy has indicated it will undergo a series of markups by the Foreign Affairs Committee before a possible floor vote.
NPR NewsIn 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith uses poetry to confront the legacy of slavery
Smith's poems, which are addressed to his young children, describe what their ancestors endured and escaped. He also examines the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father.
NPR NewsThe FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people
The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older.
NPR NewsHow a half-eaten burrito led to charges in the firebombing of an anti-abortion office
Federal officials say they've arrested a 29-year-old Wisconsin man in connection with the May 2022 incident. They found him with the help of forensics and fast food.
NPR NewsThe FDA has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales
It could take months before Narcan, the brand name for naloxone, is available for purchase without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration said.
NPR NewsA barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River
"There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place," according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
NPR NewsVisitors flock to see Michelangelo's David sculpture after school uproar in Florida
Tourists , many American, flooded a museum in Florence, Italy, to see the Renaissance masterpiece after a Florida school forced its principal to resign over complaints about a lesson on the statue.