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A go bag is an essential tool during natural disasters. Here's how to build your own.
Natural disasters can happen anywhere with little to no notice. FEMA and the Red Cross say everybody should have an emergency go bag prepared.
NPR NewsNPR NewsTrump ally Mark Meadows turns himself in after Georgia election indictment
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has turned himself in to face charges as part of the case targeting Donald Trump and his allies for attempting to subvert Georgia's 2020 election.
NPR NewsRonan Farrow says Elon Musk has become an 'arbiter' of the war in Ukraine
The New Yorker writer says Musk's Starlink satellites are key to providing internet to Ukraine in its war with Russia, giving Musk an influence that's "more like a nation state than an individual."
NPR NewsWhat we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.
NPR NewsFIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss
A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.
NPR NewsWorries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific
Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
NPR NewsBilly McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?
The controversial entrepreneur is seeking redemption and some people are ready for him to try. Tickets have sold out. But he still owes $26 million in restitution to the people he fleeced.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: GOP debate, Trump to surrender, Russia plane crash mystery
Republican presidential candidates faced off in the first GOP debate yesterday. Trump is expected to surrender in Georgia today. The leader of Russia's Wagner Group is presumed dead in a plane crash.
NPR NewsAt a time of anti-trans sentiment, a New York lawsuit brings hope for the community
Makyyla Holland reached a settlement over abuse she says she suffered in New York's Broome County Jail. The settlement requires the jail to adopt a policy that houses inmates based on gender identity.
NPR NewsTrump is likely to finally get a real mug shot. Does it matter?
The Fulton County sheriff says he'll treat the former president according to the jail's normal practices. That includes taking a booking photo, which could become a famous — or infamous — image.
NPR NewsThis summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them
The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures.
NPR News5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.
NPR NewsSchools could be getting millions more from Medicaid. Why aren't they?
In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion dollars from federal and state Medicaid programs. They could be getting much more.
NPR News'Miracle house' owner hopes it will serve as a base for rebuilding Lahaina
"There was a neighbor who sent a note to us and said, 'Oh, you won the lottery,'" Trip Millikin, whose house survived, told NPR. "And I almost wanted to throw up when I got that."
NPR NewsHow Florida's congressional map could change before the 2024 elections
Black voters in Florida could regain a congressional district where they make up a sizable share of the population, if voting rights groups prevail in an ongoing legal battle.
NPR NewsNew flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned
After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds.
NPR News5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate
The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the frontrunner on stage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.
NPR NewsA 'shocking' 911 call and other key takeaways from NPR's ICE detention investigation
NPR obtained secret government inspection reports, which described "negligent," "barbaric" and "filthy" conditions inside immigration detention facilities. Here's what to know.
NPR NewsIran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among 6 nations set to join the BRICS economic bloc
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are also set to join the bloc from 2024.
NPR NewsNorth Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed
The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue brief a "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa.
NPR NewsThe viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage
The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.
NPR NewsRudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia to face election interference charges
Rudy Giuliani has surrendered in Atlanta to be booked as part of county prosecutors' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Giuliani faces 13 felony counts.
NPR NewsHere's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'
Over 6,000 octopuses have been found huddling around an extinct volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean near California, and researchers now think they understand why the octopuses find it so cozy.
NPR NewsRussian officials say Wagner boss Prigozhin was on passenger list of jet that crashed
A jet from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed, killing all 10 people on board, officials said. Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn't clear if he was on board.
NPR NewsMore than 100,000 people have been evacuated over 3 weeks from flooding in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities are still struggling to overcome the damage caused by massive floods last summer that affected 33 million people and killed 1,739.
NPR NewsWhy a stranger's hello can do more than just brighten your day
Researchers are exploring the impact of interactions with strangers and casual acquaintances. Their findings shed light on how seemingly fleeting conversations affect your happiness and well-being.
NPR NewsIndia joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole
Scientists believe the south pole region might hold frozen water that could help future astronaut missions.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: GOP presidential debate, student debt relief, fire season delayed
The first Republican presidential debate takes place in Milwaukee tonight. The Biden administration announced a new student debt relief plan. Tropical storm Hilary may have delayed fire season.
NPR NewsMontana youth climate ruling could set precedent for future climate litigation
A landmark youth climate ruling from Montana could have significant repercussions for future climate lawsuits, legal experts say.
NPR News'Punch, pivot and be appealing': Expert's guide for candidates in Trump-less debate
Donald Trump is the front-runner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.