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Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a temporary truce
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the U.S. hopes the three-day truce between two military forces will be extended.
NPR NewsNPR NewsPresident Biden officially declares he's running for reelection
At 80, President Biden is the oldest person to serve in the office. He cast his decision to run again as a fight for personal freedoms.
NPR NewsHow Tucker Carlson took fringe conspiracy theories to a mass audience
Many of the false narratives Carlson promoted were part of the "great replacement" conspiracy theory, the racist fiction that non-white people are being brought into the U.S. to replace white voters.
NPR NewsWhen your boss is an algorithm
Drivers for Uber and Lyft say the apps promote wage discrimination.
NPR NewsNorth Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease
China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.
NPR NewsAs teacher shortages loom, one district grows future educators in high school
A school district in San Antonio, Texas, has built an entire high school dedicated to raising the next generation of teachers. It's a bold experiment that could pay off big if shortages continue.
NPR News5 things to know as E. Jean Carroll's civil trial begins against Donald Trump
Jury selection starts Tuesday in Manhattan in the sexual assault and defamation civil suit against former President Trump. E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of raping her in the 1990s.
NPR NewsAbortion policies could make the Republican Party's 'suburban women problem' worse
With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion — again — voters are once again contending with which party best represents their views on the issue.
NPR NewsA Nashville senior was banned from prom for a suit, so a local business stepped in
B Hayes, an 18-year-old student at Nashville Christian School, was banned from going to their prom because they wore a suit and not a dress. The school said it "has established dress requirements."
NPR NewsESPN announces layoffs as part of Disney's moves to cut costs
ESPN was not part of the first phase of Disney reductions. Besides this week's layoffs, another round of job cuts will take place by the start of summer. Both phases impact off-air employees.
NPR NewsPresident Biden says his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, is leaving
As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Susan Rice had broad sway on the administration's approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality.
NPR NewsThe 2-year-old boy who was found in an alligator's mouth was drowned, police say
Two-year-old Taylen Mosley went missing and was found dead shortly after his mother was found dead from stab wounds in March. Mosley's father has been arrested in connection to both deaths.
NPR NewsGrimes invites fans to make songs with an AI-generated version of her voice
The singer, songwriter and producer said she's working with her team to make "a program that should simulate my voice well but we could also upload stems and samples for ppl to train their own."
NPR NewsIt took a while, but Aaron Rodgers is poised to become a New York Jet
The 39-year-old four-time NFL MVP had been vocal about his frustrations on the Green Bay Packers. Now, he'll be dropping the No. 12 in exchange for the No. 8 on the Jets.
NPR NewsMeet the 'financial hype woman' who wants you to talk about money
Her description of the world of money is "hella male, hella pale and hella stale."
NPR NewsCNN announces it's parted ways with news anchor Don Lemon
Lemon, a 17-year veteran of the cable network, said he was "stunned" when his agent told him Monday morning that he had been terminated.
NPR NewsTucker Carlson ousted at Fox News following network's $787 million settlement
Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit.
NPR NewsWhy the VA in Atlanta is throwing 'drive-through' baby showers for pregnant veterans
More women are serving in the U.S. military, and women are the fastest-growing group among U.S. veterans. The Veterans Administration is trying to meet their health needs, including pregnancy care.
NPR NewsLouisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor hired by police force in nearby county
Myles Cosgrove, who investigators say fired the shot that killed Breonna Taylor in March 2020, was hired by a police department less than an hour drive from Louisville.
NPR NewsLatest on Ukraine: Russia runs U.N. Security Council as China runs damage control
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsBallroom dancer and longtime 'Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman dies at 78
Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.
NPR NewsWant your own private island? One is for sale in Scotland, but there's a catch
Barlocco Island is located in a protected natural area of the United Kingdom, but it's unclear if you can build there.
NPR NewsALA: Number of unique book titles challenged jumped nearly 40% in 2022
The number of reported challenges and attempted bans to books doubled in 2022 according to data released by the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom Monday.
NPR NewsPoll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low.
NPR NewsSudanese seek refuge from country's fighting as foreigners are being airlifted out
As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens from Sudan, Sudanese on Monday desperately sought ways to escape the chaos amid fears fighting will only escalate.
NPR NewsTracking health threats, one sewage sample at a time
Researchers in Virginia Beach, Va., show how they test wastewater for signs of COVID-19, and how they're preparing to look for other health threats.
NPR NewsEdgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate
People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.
NPR NewsJustice Thomas gifts scandal highlights 'double standard' for ethics in government
Ethics watchdogs are raising alarms after a report showed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts without disclosing them as required.
NPR NewsMissouri to restrict gender-affirming care for trans adults this week
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has issued a rule that severely limits adults and youth from receiving gender-affirming care. The rule, the first of its kind, is scheduled to take effect Thursday.
NPR NewsThey're strangers with a painful shared bond: Robert E. Lee enslaved their ancestors
The descendants of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and those of the people the Lee family enslaved came together for the first time at Arlington House, the national memorial to Lee in Virginia.