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India's main opposition Congress party wrested control of the crucial southern state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party, according to a near complete vote count.
NPR NewsMississippi's Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates education - including the blues.
NPR NewsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a united opposition in Sunday's election that threatens his grip on power. But how did Erdogan manage to stay untouched for so long?
NPR NewsGertrude Oforiwa Fefoame says she could not imagine "what the future had in store." She faced sorrow — but ultimately triumphed. She is the new chair of the U.N. committee for disability rights.
NPR NewsA federal program in remote New Mexico has helped hundreds of pregnant mothers stay healthy, but it's running out of time and money despite a growing national maternity care crisis.
NPR NewsUkrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome for talks with Italian officials and the pope, who has said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to end the war.
NPR NewsThe deal for $6.05 billion is the largest for a North American professional sports franchise. The deal is still pending approval of three-quarters of NFL owners and other customary closing conditions.
NPR NewsFinance ministers and central bank chiefs ended talks in Japan with a joint statement pledging to bring inflation under control while aiding those suffering the most from surging prices.
NPR NewsMany chanted slogans decrying Serbia's president, whom they blame for creating an atmosphere of hopelessness and division they say indirectly led to the two mass shootings that killed 17.
NPR NewsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that ARC Automotive Inc. of Knoxville recall 67 million inflators in the U.S. because they could explode and hurl shrapnel.
NPR NewsImmigration authorities touted a major update meant to improve CBP One, an app that's now the main authorized portal to seek asylum at the border. But migrants in Juárez say it's still not working.
NPR NewsThe pandemic-era policy nearly halted the processing of asylum applications. As Title 42 was lifted on Thursday, officials braced for an influx of migrants. But the reality was relatively calm.
NPR NewsJournalist Ruth Michaelson talks about Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kiliçdaroglu ahead of Turkey's general election.
NPR NewsLeaders of the Export-Import Bank of the United States voted Thursday to help fund the expansion of an oil refinery in Indonesia.
NPR NewsKids at a Flagstaff, Arizona, elementary school have been through a lot since 2019: the pandemic, and then wildfires and a big flood. Teachers are using horticulture therapy to teach them resilience.
NPR NewsDaniel Penny, the 24-year-old man who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway last week, faces manslaughter charges.
NPR NewsPathologist Dr. Benjamin Mazer talks about the changing FDA rules on donating blood for men who have sex with men.
NPR NewsQueen's Gambit? More like Bishop's Gambit! (That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.)
NPR NewsA jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Vallow Daybell, who is accused of murdering two of her children and conspiring to kill a romantic rival. The verdict is set to be read at 2:45 p.m. ET.
NPR NewsCarter was a Mississippi journalist and civil rights activist who as State Department spokesman informed Americans about the Iran hostage crisis and later won awards for his televised documentaries.
NPR NewsThe former U.S. Marine, 24, was videotaped putting Neely in a chokehold on the NYC subway on May 1. He surrendered to police ahead of his arraignment on Friday and was released on $100,000 bail.
NPR NewsEx-U.S. Army Europe commanding Gen. Ben Hodges predicts success for Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack against Russia
NPR NewsNow that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering.
NPR NewsThe New York Republican congressman reached a deal with Brazilian prosecutors in which he agreed to confess and pay restitution and fines to avoid prosecution.
NPR NewsA Pakistani court has granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail in multiple cases against him, allowing for his release following his dramatic arrest earlier this week.
NPR NewsThe recently enacted PUMP Act requires most employers to provide private lactation spaces, but does not provide monetary support to do so.
NPR NewsThis is a wonderful novel that expertly combines adventure and terror, sprinkled with The Changeling author's mordant wit and assured prose. It is a horror novel, but it's also a refreshing western.
NPR NewsDr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith has spent decades framing violence as a public health issue. She spoke to Morning Edition about how guns fit into that picture and what prevention would look like.
NPR NewsReckless behavior with money can be a warning sign of cognitive decline — and the condition can put people at risk of financial ruin. There are few institutional safeguards in place.
NPR NewsBeing able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes.