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Mad Magazine's ageless wise guy delighted millions of readers with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." Al Jaffee had retired at age 99.
NPR NewsTennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, who was expelled from the state House last week alongside former Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis, was reinstated to his seat Monday on an interim basis.
NPR NewsThe hearing — which will happen "in the coming days," says Sen. Dick Durbin — comes in the wake of a news report about lavish trips Justice Clarence Thomas took from a friend but did not disclose.
NPR NewsThe country's largest newspaper company, Gannett, is once again forecasting it will sell off more of its daily newspapers. It's prompting fears of news deserts and a weakened democracy.
NPR NewsA Texas man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain an abortion "without even his knowledge." Experts say documents related to the case suggest he might have known ahead of time.
NPR NewsSgt. Daniel Perry hasn't been sentenced in the killing of Garrett Foster. But the pardons board is already starting to review his case, at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's request.
NPR NewsAccess to mifepristone, a medication that is used in about half of all abortions nationwide, hangs in the balance of two contradictory court rulings. A date with the Supreme Court is all but certain.
NPR NewsThe White House unveiled new bunny costumes, received commemorative eggs from egg growers and students and hosted 30,000 visitors to participate in the roll and other education-themed activities.
NPR NewsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state is stocking up on misoprostol, a drug used around the world, in case another drug is taken off the market
NPR NewsAn imam in the city of Paterson was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer on Sunday. When police arrived, the attacker was already apprehended by congregants.
NPR NewsCatch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsA judge's ruling puts access to the abortion drug mifepristone in limbo, pending further court decisions. But there's another drug that is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.
NPR NewsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he was heading to the scene. "Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville," he said.
NPR NewsThe 87-year-old Buddhist high priest says he "regrets" kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck my tongue." A video capturing the incident went viral on social media, sparking outrage.
NPR NewsWhen public health specialists look at the annual case counts, some see a trend that raises questions about how realistic the goal of a polio-free world might be.
NPR NewsThe boat sank over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea between Tunisia and Italy. About 25 people were rescued. Thousands of migrants have reached Italy's tiny Lampedusa island in the past few days.
NPR NewsNPR's A Martinez speaks with Brandon Van Grack about the leak of classified information on Ukraine. When he was at the Justice Department, Van Grack led the investigation into Edward Snowden.
NPR NewsBrandon Van Grack, who led the Justice Department's probe into Edward Snowden, says the priority has to be finding the source of the leak and ensuring there aren't any more coming.
NPR NewsJeb Boasberg is taking over as chief judge of the federal district court in Washington as grand jury investigations of former President Trump intensify.
NPR NewsIreland-based artist Pan Cooke creates cartoons summarizing the world's daily news in comics, highlighting how prevalent police brutality and hate crimes are across the U.S.
NPR NewsStrep throat is more prevalent this year, and amoxicillin manufacturers didn't make enough of the antibiotic to go around.
NPR NewsFormer Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, want to return to the House. Upcoming meetings could give local officials the chance to send them back.
NPR NewsThe unions represent at least 8,000 full-time faculty, adjunct professors, counselors and graduate workers.
NPR NewsPopovich, who has coached the Spurs for 27 years, has been outpsoken on issues of gun control, race and LGBTQ+ rights over the years.
NPR NewsSaudi officials were in Yemen's capital Sunday for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen's nine-year conflict, officials said.
NPR NewsThe New York Red Bulls said the team would cooperate with the league's investigation into one of its players.
NPR NewsFirefighters, with the help of urban rescue experts, worked through the night and all day in a slow race against time to find victims.
NPR NewsViewers located in a strip of the mainland U.S. stretching from Texas to Maine will be able to see the moon pass directly in front of the afternoon sun.
NPR NewsThe five-time Masters champion completed seven holes of his third round on Saturday before play was called off due to inclement weather.
NPR NewsPope Francis, along with dozens of prelates and tens of thousands of faithful, celebrated Easter Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.