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Photos: Donald Trump's federal indictment
Outside the courthouse in Miami, hundreds of Trump's loyalists gathered to rally in support of the former president.
NPR NewsNPR NewsArizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
NPR NewsNikola Jokic is an NBA champion, and fans are obsessed with the way he celebrates
He's also the king of work life-balance.
NPR NewsTori Bowie, an elite Olympic athlete, died of complications from childbirth
An autopsy report underscores the tragedy of Tori Bowie's death at age 32. The 2016 Olympic medalist was eight months pregnant, according to the report.
NPR NewsCormac McCarthy, American novelist of the stark and dark, dies at 89
The author of The Road, Blood Meridian and No Country For Old Men embodied a strong Southwestern sensibility, writing often about men grappling with the existence of evil.
NPR NewsThe Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist
The music has analog roots, recorded by the famous singer-songwriter on a demo tape. Now it's being revived by futuristic technology for release later this year, Paul McCartney said.
NPR NewsIda B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones says administrative delays have made it impossible to carry on with several academic projects intended to foster the careers of young Black investigative journalists.
NPR NewsCheaper eggs, gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere
Inflation cooled slightly in May, thanks in part to falling gas and egg prices. But the overall cost of living is still climbing faster than the Federal Reserve would like.
NPR NewsVolunteer firefighters are getting older. It could be a life-or-death issue
With fewer young people joining their local volunteer fire departments, there may not be a fire crew nearby when you need one
NPR NewsTrump is set to appear in court after being indicted over classified documents
The former president is expected in the federal courthouse in Miami for processing on Tuesday afternoon. Trump faces 37 federal charges, including unlawfully retaining government secrets.
NPR NewsRussian missile attack on Ukrainian president's hometown kills at least 6
At least six people were killed when Russian missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack Tuesday in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, regional officials said.
NPR NewsThese millionaires want to tax the rich, and they're lobbying working-class voters
A group called Patriotic Millionaires has failed to get Congress to raise their taxes or boost the minimum wage. Now they're taking their concerns about inequality to swing-state voters.
NPR NewsThe Texas high school that delayed graduation says 100% of seniors are ready to walk
"It is graduation delayed, but not denied," Marlin ISD Superintendent Darryl Henson said. He also said that he'll be stepping in as the high school's new principal.
NPR NewsRevenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma
The marine mammals have been "attacking" sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas' tactics are evolving.
NPR NewsLGBTQ+ creatives rely on Pride Month income. This year, they're feeling the pinch
Brands are rethinking how they nod to Pride after recent boycotts against companies that signal LGBTQ+ support. Influencers who work with brands for Pride now say they're seeing fewer opportunities.
NPR NewsIn a time of grief, a stranger's family gave him the ultimate gift
Andy Davis honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the gift of life during a time of intense grief.
NPR NewsA loved one's dementia will break your heart. Don't let it wreck your finances
Families can get blindsided by risky behavior with money, sometimes even before a diagnosis. Having tough conversations and setting up guardrails in advance can help prevent disaster.
NPR NewsActor Treat Williams, star of 'Hair' and 'Everwood', is killed in a motorcycle crash
Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series Everwood and the movie Hair, died Monday after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71.
NPR NewsThe Denver Nuggets have won the NBA Finals for the first time in the team's history
The Nuggets won four out of the series' five games. Center Nikola Jokić was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.
NPR NewsPat Sajak will retire from 'Wheel of Fortune' after more than 4 decades as host
Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981.
NPR NewsTrump is calling for support for his court appearance. The far right may stay away
Extremism researchers say online rhetoric from the far right has heated up since Trump was indicted. But they're not seeing signs that it will translate to collective violence.
NPR NewsJodie Comer wins a Tony for her first ever performance on a professional stage
Still, it's safe to say that picking up the Tony for best lead actress in a play is not a case of beginner's luck.
NPR NewsA new way of teaching kids to read in Georgia
Georgia is changing the way students are taught to read. This year a new law requires schools to adopt what's known as Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.
NPR NewsWhy thousands of fish washed up on these Texas beaches
Thousands of dead fish washed ashore in southeast Texas this past weekend. The cause of death was low oxygen, meaning fish struggled to "breathe" in the warm weather.
NPR NewsElizabeth Gilbert halts release of a new book after outcry over its Russian setting
The Snow Forest by the author of Eat, Pray, Love was set to be released in February 2024, exactly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine. The backlash included hundreds of negative GoodReads reviews.
NPR NewsEpstein accuser Jane Doe 1 reaches $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan agreed to the settlement on the same day a federal judge granted class-action status to the lawsuit, saying the number of plaintiffs involved could be "well over 100 people."
NPR NewsDrug-maker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement
Victims of prescription opioid addiction as well as communities slammed by the opioid crisis could wind up with nothing if Mallinckrodt files for a second bankruptcy.
NPR NewsCentral Park birder Christian Cooper on being 'a Black man in the natural world'
Cooper was birdwatching in Central Park in 2020 when a white woman falsely accused him of threatening her. His book chronicles life as a Black birder, gay activist and Marvel comics writer and editor.
NPR NewsBiden gets a root canal (without anesthetic) and postpones some events
President Biden had a toothache and his medical team determined he needed a root canal. He's spending the rest of the day out of sight.
NPR NewsThe U.S. says it wants to rejoin UNESCO after exiting during the Trump administration
The U.S. could reenter the cultural and educational body several years after it pulled out of the group citing an "anti-Israel bias" and other concerns.