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Heads up! Stunning birds are all around us, even in dense cities
If you pay attention, you can see or hear a wide variety of birds, especially in migration season.
NPR NewsNPR News3 new books in translation blend liberation with darkness
The Enlightenment of Katzuo Nakamatsu, The House on Via Gemito, and Cousins together form a tour of human darkness where liberation comes in many forms.
NPR NewsIs Texas next up? Lawmakers clear the way for the state to leave voter data group ERIC
Texas is on its way to being the latest — and largest — state to leave a bipartisan data sharing partnership that states across the country use to cross check their voter rolls.
NPR NewsHe was a beloved farming legend. But for Reddit, his work ethic meant something else
David Brandt, who died last week, was an Ohio farmer known for his pioneering work in no-till farming. But social media users knew him better as the overall-clad farmer from the "honest work" meme.
NPR News30 international peacekeepers are injured in fierce clashes with Serbs in Kosovo
A statement said that 11 Italian soldiers and 19 Hungarian ones "sustained multiple injuries, including fractures and burns from improvised explosive incendiary devices."
NPR NewsAdvocates: Reparations is the answer for sea level threat in West Oakland, Calif.
Reparations is one way to confront the rising sea levels in West Oakland, Calif.
NPR NewsPeople fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond
In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.
NPR NewsWhen a second grader doesn't have lunch, a teacher steps in to save the day
It took a teacher to spot that Evelyn Flores didn't have any food. The hour that followed set the young student on a path to teaching.
NPR NewsThe first office for missing and murdered Black women and girls set for Minnesota
The office will investigate cold cases and reopen suspicious cases, assist police agencies and community groups in active cases, and serve as a point of contact for those reluctant to talk to police.
NPR NewsWhy Florida's new immigration law is troubling businesses and workers alike
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it'll do more harm than good.
NPR NewsElizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Here's what to know
The onetime Silicon Valley star is expected to surrender herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston.
NPR NewsSecrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
On the eve of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, its word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin.
NPR NewsRussia launches a pre-dawn air raid on Kyiv as Moscow says it is attacked by drones
Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital Tuesday, killing at least one person while Moscow authorities said the Russian capital was attacked by drones.
NPR NewsChina launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut
China's space program officials said on Monday they have plans to expand its space station, along with launching a crewed mission to the moon before 2030.
NPR News9 people injured in Hollywood, Fla., shooting
Police are responding to a shooting near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. A preliminary investigation shows that an altercation between two groups resulted in gunfire, police said.
NPR NewsIn Memorial Day remarks, Biden honors troops who 'gave all' to protect democracy
President Biden marked the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day with remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
NPR NewsLiz Cheney tells Colorado graduates to 'stand in truth,' warns democracy is in peril
The former U.S. congresswoman (R-Wyo.) and House leader told graduates of her alma mater that America cannot remain a free nation if the truth is abandoned.
NPR NewsFor Black drivers, a police officer's first 45 words are a portent of what's to come
A Black driver is more likely to face being searched, handcuffed, or arrested when a police officer's first words are commands rather than a greeting or an explanation.
NPR NewsDear 'Succession' fans, we need to talk about Shiv Roy in that series finale
HBO's Succession ended a four-season run on Sunday night. And Siobhan Roy's final choice exemplifies what the show has been best at, and what its devotees love about it.
NPR News8 people were rescued after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Iowa
A city official said there had been repair efforts underway on the outside of the apartment complex when it collapsed, after several bricks were reported to have fallen days earlier.
NPR NewsA 'natural death' may be preferable for many than enduring CPR
Despite its reputation as a lifesaver, for the elderly and medically frail, CPR may cause more harm than good. It's why many doctors opt not to receive it themselves.
NPR NewsA new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted
The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.
NPR NewsErdogan's victory could be fateful for Turkey's democracy and role in the world
The longtime leader overcame dissatisfaction over high inflation and a slow earthquake response to secure another five-year term as president.
NPR NewsNigeria swears in a new president facing profound economic and security pressures
Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.
NPR NewsA fluorescent green Venice canal is beguiling residents. Police are on the case
A shock of bright green appeared in waters near the Grand Canal's Rialto Bridge over the weekend. Authorities say they are working to identify the source of the unusually verdant color.
NPR NewsBiden and McCarthy reach a deal to avoid default. Here's what's in it
While the bill raises the debt ceiling, it also affects a wide range of people by limiting spending and changing guidelines around food stamps and student loans.
NPR NewsHow Taiwan used women's voices to send secret messages into China and woo defectors
Decades ago, Taiwan set up propaganda broadcast stations on islands right off the coast of mainland China. One of its key tools: women's voices.
NPR NewsThousands evacuated as Typhoon Mawar approaches the Philippines
Authorities warned of dangerous tidal surges, flash floods and landslides as Typhoon Mawar blows past the northernmost province of Batanes from Tuesday to Wednesday.
NPR NewsNorth Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days
North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.
NPR NewsGeorge Maharis, star of TV's 'Route 66' in the 1960s, has died at 94
Maharis, a native New Yorker, was one of seven children born to Greek immigrants. He hoped to be a singer but damaged his vocal cords, so he switched to acting.