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A doctor leaves a lasting impression on a woman caring for her dying mom
When her mother was struggling with late-stage cancer, Julia had a conversation with a doctor that made her feel heard.
NPR NewsNPR NewsActors take to the internet to show their residual checks, with some in the negative
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers rejected the SAG-AFTRA union's request for a separate type of residual payment that actors would get once their programs hit streaming services.
NPR NewsIs Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated
The Barbie movie is being celebrated (and slammed) as a feminist film, with its themes of female empowerment and critiques of the patriarchy. Can the same be said for the doll at the center of it?
NPR NewsSingapore set to execute first woman in nearly 20 years, rights groups say
The announcement of the scheduled Friday execution of a woman comes as human rights groups say Singapore is out of step with the global trend of more countries moving away from capital punishment.
NPR NewsWhales beached in Australia are euthanized after rescue efforts fail
After a pod of nearly 100 pilot whales beached themselves on Tuesday, more than 50 of them died overnight. Now officials say the remaining 47 will be euthanized.
NPR NewsThe three key moments in the U.S. tie with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup
The top-ranked & two-time defending champion U.S. played to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. It was the first tie for the U.S. at the Women's World Cup since 2015 and was a rematch of the 2019 final.
NPR NewsNiger's military announces a coup on national television
The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.
NPR NewsProsecutors want disgraced crypto mogul Bankman-Fried in jail ahead of trial
Bankman-Fried has been living under house arrest in his parents' home near the Stanford University campus since December. But his communications with reporters have gotten him in hot water.
NPR NewsBowe Bergdahl's desertion conviction is voided by the appearance of bias under Trump
A U.S. judge says the reversal shows "why individuals aspiring for public office and those achieving that objective" shouldn't call for a specific verdict in criminal cases.
NPR NewsIt's not your imagination. Teams at the Women's World Cup are playing longer games
Referees have wide discretion to add extra game time due to injuries, substitutions and lengthy celebrations after goals. At this tournament, referees are tacking on a lot more than previous tourneys.
NPR NewsIrish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at 56
O'Connor, who had one of the biggest hits of the early 1990s with her version of "Nothing Compares 2 U," became as well known for her political convictions and the tumult in her life as for her songs.
NPR NewsA Mississippi law limits who can help mail-in voters. A federal court struck it down
Mississippi passed a law restricting who could help voters seeking assistance casting their ballots by mail. A federal judge ruled it limited access to the polls and was therefore not permitted.
NPR NewsA Texas A&M professor was suspended for allegedly criticizing lieutenant governor
Joy Alonzo was suspended and investigated after she allegedly criticized Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a lecture on the opioid crisis. Free speech advocates call the probe "blatantly inappropriate."
NPR NewsMcConnell abruptly stops speaking at press conference
On Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking at a press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He was later escorted away but then returned, saying he's "fine."
NPR NewsThe FBI is investigating the alleged beating death of a disabled inmate in Virginia
Charles Givens, an inmate at the Marion Correctional Treatment Center, was allegedly beaten to death by prison officers in 2022. His sister filed a federal lawsuit against the officers in February.
NPR NewsHep C has a secret strategy to evade the immune system. And now we know what it is
How does the hepatitis C virus keep the immune system at bay? A scientist finds the answer — and it involves a standard technique used by villains.
NPR NewsThe Fed's hot pause summer gets an ice bath: Interest rates rise again
After taking a pause last month, the Fed got back to raising interest rates. Many are now saying a "soft-landing" is within our sights
NPR NewsJudge says she's not ready to accept Hunter Biden's plea deal
Judge Maryellen Noreika demanded that the lawyers from both sides make clear that the deal does not convey broad immunity offered to Biden from prosecution on his business dealings.
NPR NewsWith Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life
The startling 101.1 reading was recorded in Manatee Bay, near the Everglades National Park. The rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are already endangering nearby coral, experts say.
NPR News'Gimme a break!' Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment
President Joe Biden unveiled a set of new rules for health insurance companies designed to push the industry to cover treatment for mental health problems on par with how it covers medical care.
NPR NewsRudy Giuliani concedes he made false statements against 2 Georgia election workers
Giuliani submitted this declaration as part of the ongoing civil lawsuit filed in 2021 by election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss. The two women sued Giuliani for defamation.
NPR NewsBig carmakers unite to build a charging network and reassure reluctant EV buyers
A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla's playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.
NPR NewsActor Kevin Spacey is acquitted in the U.K. on sexual assault charges
A jury in London acquitted Spacey on Wednesday after 12 hours of deliberations. On hearing the verdict, Spacey wiped away tears and mouthed the words "thank you" to the jury.
NPR NewsNiger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace, and regional leaders condemned the move as an "attempted coup."
NPR NewsIn Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization
For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida's Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts.
NPR NewsMalaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story
The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Fed could hike rates; Threads under pressure; get healthy with NEAT
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce it's raising interest rates. Voting groups want Threads to tighten its rules ahead of the election. A NEAT way to burn calories without working out.
NPR NewsNAACP's Ivory Toldson discusses the investigation into Harvard legacy admissions
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to the NAACP's Ivory Toldson about the Department of Education's civil rights investigation into legacy admissions at Harvard University.
NPR NewsThey put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen
Jose Martinez has picked America's food for decades. With all that experience on different farms, he saw workers lacking labor protections. Now he works to give farmworkers more rights.
NPR NewsAutoworker union not giving Biden an easy ride in 2024 as contract talks pick up speed
The new UAW president says his members are being left out as the industry transitions to electric vehicles so he's applying pressure on the auto companies and the White House to do more for workers.