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Sha'Carri Richardson stamps a comeback with a 100-meter world title
Two years after missing the Olympics for testing positive for marijuana, the American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world.
NPR NewsNPR NewsEx-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics
Thaksin's return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head.
NPR NewsCharles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character, is stepping down
Nintendo of America confirmed that Charles Martinet will now serve in the role of "Mario Ambassador," traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber and perform Nintendo character voices.
NPR NewsAlaska Airlines flight makes hard landing during California storms
Passengers on a flight from Seattle to Orange County endured a scary landing amid the gusty winds and rain of Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday night.
NPR NewsSatellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm
Southern California communities deal with the aftermath of flash floods and mudslides brought on by Tropical Storm Hilary. See some of the areas hit.
NPR NewsDonald Trump says he will go to Atlanta Thursday to be booked on Georgia charges
Former President Donald Trump faces 13 felony counts in Georgia related to efforts to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election result.
NPR NewsA salmonella outbreak is being linked to pet turtles
Half of the people infected in the outbreak reported having contact with turtle with shells smaller than four inches wide. Owning pet turtles of that size is prohibited by federal law.
NPR NewsIn Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for
The list of unaccounted for once contained more than 2,000 names, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said.
NPR NewsPfizer's RSV vaccine to protect babies gets greenlight from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for expectant mothers to shield their babies from RSV.
NPR NewsThis book dissects the years-long battle for gender equality at MIT
The few female scientists at MIT in the late 20th century found themselves faced with hurdles related to their gender rather than their research. So they did what scientists do: they quantified it.
NPR NewsNPR's podcast and programming chief Anya Grundmann to leave after 30 years
NPR's top programming executive, Anya Grundmann, will leave at the end of the year. She has overseen numerous hits for the network, including Tiny Desk.
NPR NewsTropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris
The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.
NPR NewsMonster hunters are conducting the largest search of Loch Ness in more than 50 years
There have been more than a thousand official sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, the Loch Ness Centre says. Nessie enthusiasts are deploying new tools this weekend to try and prove it's real.
NPR NewsHe demanded higher ed for Afghan girls. He was jailed. Angelina Jolie targets his case
It's been 5 months since Matiullah Wesa, an activist who urged an end to Taliban bans on girls' education, was arrested. Media attention has faded. Now Angelina Jolie is making a plea in his behalf.
NPR NewsLatest on Ukraine: Russia strikes Chernihiv, as Kyiv welcomes F-16 pledges
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsSpain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup
"Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," wrote Carmona, who scored the only goal in Spain's historic win over England.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Tropical Storm Hilary; Guatemala election; indoor air quality tips
Hilary drenches Southern California, flooding roads and closing schools. An anti-corruption crusader wins the presidency in Guatemala. Plus, how to optimize your air quality at home.
NPR NewsRains slow as Hilary moves north and leaves Southern California underwater
As much as 7 inches of rain fell on some parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north.
NPR NewsGenesis Owusu follows up his successful debut album with 'Struggler'
Genesis Owusu has won just about every award he could in his home country of Australia with his debut album. Now with album number two, he's ready to take on America.
NPR NewsMassive mental health toll in Maui wildfires: 'They've lost everything'
Officials in Hawaii are scrambling to support the enormous and growing mental health needs of Maui residents traumatized by the deadliest wildfire in modern history
NPR NewsFor one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional
Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition.
NPR NewsThe Republican primary race is in full swing. NPR wants your election questions
The first Republican presidential primary debate is this Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Let us know what you want to know as the candidates take the stage.
NPR NewsGuatemala's anti-corruption candidate wins presidency in a landslide vote
In Guatemala, an anti-corruption candidate wins the run-off elections by a landslide, in a vote that was a critical test of the Central American country's democratic credentials.
NPR NewsPhotos: See flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Hilary brings to Southern Calif.
Residents across the region are being advised to stay home, if possible, and to expect road closures in flooded areas.
NPR NewsA California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop
Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton.
NPR NewsPlanning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag
Wondering how to prepare for sleep disruption? Should you take melatonin or other sleep aids? Here's answers from researchers and seasoned travelers — including NPR's international correspondents.
NPR NewsTropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up
As the season is nearing its peak, the Atlantic Ocean has suddenly become very active with several storms that meteorologists and weather forecasters are watching.
NPR NewsHilary, now a tropical storm, is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains
Hilary is expected to weaken before it reaches southern California but heavy rain associated with the system still poses serious threat of "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" in the region.
NPR NewsGuatemalans head to the polls, hoping for a new leader who will bring real change
The two candidates offer starkly different paths forward as the nation confronts widespread poverty and violence that has driven hundreds of thousands of Guatemalans to emigrate in recent years.
NPR NewsEcuadorians are choosing a new president, but violence threatens to scare away voters
More than 100,000 police and soldiers have been deployed to help protect the vote, amid an election that has already seen the assassination of a leading candidate earlier this month.