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Pierce was lying on the road after being hit by a car. A stranger saved him
When Pierce Forde was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle in the 1990s, a stranger stayed by his side. Forde says he wouldn't be alive without that man's help.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe math behind Dominion Voting System's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News
If Dominion prevails in its massive defamation suit against Fox News, a big challenge for the voting tech company will be to demonstrate that it deserves more than $1 billion in damages.
NPR NewsThe pharmaceutical industry urges courts to preserve access to abortion pill
As the debate over mifepristone makes its way to the Supreme Court, the pharmaceutical industry has raised concerns that ruling against the FDA could chill the development of new drugs.
NPR NewsYou're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first
The chances of developing lingering symptoms after COVID appears to fall sharply from the first to the second time someone gets sick, new research finds. The risk is still significant.
NPR NewsWhat could make a hoax call reporting a school shooting worse? Social media
NPR has documented an alarming pattern of hoax school shooting calls across the country. Now another pattern has emerged: bad actors using these moments to spread misinformation online.
NPR NewsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill banning abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy
The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.
NPR NewsNorth Korea tests a powerful new kind of missile
North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fueled ICBM, a type of missile that can be launched far more quickly than its current ones.
NPR NewsDaddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song
On Wednesday, the mega-hit single became the first reggaeton song to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
NPR NewsSupreme Court leaves student loan settlement in place
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block a settlement in a long-running suit involving the adjudication of applications for the cancellation of student loan debts at 151 for-profit colleges.
NPR NewsThis 9-year-old girl helped lead the Bulls to a screaming comeback win. Literally
Diar DeRozan is the daughter of Chicago Bulls player DeMar DeRozan, and while she isn't officially on the team, she had an outsized impact on the stunning victory.
NPR NewsRussia races to pass tough new military draft rules, banning conscripts from leaving
The law could have big implications for the Kremlin's war plans in Ukraine, especially as it tries to recruit thousands more troops in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
NPR NewsShare your story: Have you used medication for abortion or miscarriage care?
NPR would like to hear from you. With the future of some abortion pills in jeopardy, tell us about your experience using medication to end a pregnancy or treat a miscarriage.
NPR NewsBiden moves to expand DACA recipients' access to government-funded health insurance
The Department of Health and Human Services will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.
NPR NewsAir National Guardsman identified as suspected leaker of Pentagon documents
The FBI has identified a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Jack Teixeira, as a suspect in the leak of classified intelligence documents, according to a person familiar with the matter.
NPR NewsWill Fox News pay for spreading lies about voter fraud?
New York Times journalist Jeremy Peters explains Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion lawsuit against the network. "Legal experts tell me that rarely have they seen a case this strong," he says.
NPR NewsPolice make an arrest in San Francisco death of tech executive Bob Lee, official says
A San Francisco supervisor says an arrest was made early Thursday in the downtown stabbing death of the Cash App founder.
NPR NewsJustice Department will ask the Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill
The Justice Department is seeking emergency relief from the U.S. Supreme Court in a Texas case involving limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
NPR NewsWomen are earning more money. But they're still picking up a heavier load at home.
A new Pew Research Center report finds that in opposite-sex marriages in the U.S., women's financial contributions have grown, but they're still doing a larger share of housework and caregiving.
NPR News'Harry Potter' books will be adapted into a decade-long TV series
Each season will be based on one book in the beloved series by controversial author J.K. Rowling, and the cast will be different from the films. Some fans are unhappy about Rowling's involvement.
NPR NewsMary Quant, fashion designer who styled the Swinging Sixties, dies at 93
Quant made playful clothes for young modern women they could wear to work and "run to the bus in." Her London shop was an epicenter of youth culture that popularized hot pants and miniskirts.
NPR NewsA rare fireball flew over Maine. Now there's a $25k reward for pieces of space rock
The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is looking for meteorites from a rare fireball event near the Maine-Canada border. It's willing to pay anyone who can find them.
NPR NewsFeinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign
The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16.
NPR NewsA lost dog treks 150 miles across Alaskan sea ice before he's reunited with his family
Nanuq, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd, went missing last month while his family was visiting relatives. Except for a swollen leg, with bite marks from a seal or polar bear, Nanuq was in good health.
NPR NewsJailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ill, perhaps poisoned, an aide says
The 46-year-old Navalny fell ill last Friday when he was moved to a conventional cell and had lost about 18 pounds in 15 days. A spokeswoman says it's believed he's being given low doses of poison.
NPR NewsGoodbye fuzzy donut: The famous first black hole photo gets sharpened up
Scientists have created a new version of a historic black hole image that was first unveiled back in 2019. The central black nothingness now looks larger and darker.
NPR NewsThere will be no federal charges in Shanquella Robinson's death, the DOJ says
Shanquella Robinson, 25, of Charlotte, N.C., was killed last October while vacationing in Mexico with friends.
NPR NewsU.S. Appeals court preserves partial access to abortion pill, but with tighter rules
The Biden administration had asked the higher court to stay a decision from a Texas judge while the appeal plays out.
NPR NewsActor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture
In the MSNBC series "Leguizamo Does America," actor John Leguizamo takes viewers on a trip across the United States in search of ways Latino communities have shaped the nation.
NPR NewsHostage envoy says the U.S. can bring home two Americans detained in Russia
The U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs says he is confident that two Americans detained by Russia can be brought home.
NPR NewsMedicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it
The end-of-life benefit costs billions a year. A new approach aims to eliminate waste and weed out bad actors, while making the care more inviting to those who most need it.