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Putin begins visit in China underscoring Moscow's ties with Beijing
Russia and China have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that is now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war.
NPR NewsNPR NewsGunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting a terror alert and halting a soccer game
Belgian police hunted Tuesday for a gunman with suspected terrorist motives who killed two Swedes. Authorities shut down a Belgium-Sweden soccer match and held 35,000 fans for hours as a precaution.
NPR NewsBiden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies
President Biden plans to head to the region ahead of what's expected to be an intense ground battle inside Gaza as Israeli forces look for Hamas militants involved with the Oct. 7 attacks.
NPR NewsU.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border
The deal, which a federal judge must approve, bars immigration officials from imposing a blanket policy of family separation for the next eight years. It does not provide any monetary compensation.
NPR NewsFuneral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing
Authorities have charged Joseph M. Czuba with murder, hate crimes and other charges. One Muslim leader said the stabbing was an attack "on all of us."
NPR NewsCricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash are coming to the 2028 LA Olympics
Five sports were added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Flag football and squash will make their Olympics debut.
NPR NewsSupreme Court tells Fifth Circuit to stop its defiance in ghost gun case
The order voids the lower court orders and allows ATF regulations to go into effect pending further litigation.
NPR NewsHave you heard of Margaret Winkler? She's the woman behind Disney's 100th birthday
On Oct. 16, 1923, Margaret Winkler agreed to produce and distribute Alice Comedies, a new series by Walt Disney. That contract is considered the founding document of The Walt Disney Company.
NPR NewsLinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees
The popular professional networking site is laying off people in positions across its engineering, product, talent and finance departments.
NPR NewsThe ragged border crossing that could become Gaza's lifeline
The Rafah border crossing is a modest, isolated outpost at the southern end of the Gaza Strip. Yet it could be a critical lifeline as Gazans face a growing humanitarian crisis.
NPR NewsA rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought grief and pain to many Jews and Muslims in the U.S. We invited a rabbi and an imam to share how they are counseling their congregations here in the States.
NPR NewsIsrael-Hamas war: Water is scarce in Gaza, and Blinken is back in Israel
"Gaza is running dry," and families are turning to unsafe water, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on Monday. The crisis comes as masses of people try to flee northern Gaza.
NPR NewsMedicare shoppers often face a barrage of unsolicited calls and aggressive ads
Medicare's annual open enrollment period began Oct. 15, allowing seniors to choose new plans. New rules this year are supposed to crack down on misleading marketing but buyers should still beware.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Gazans struggle to survive; Biden seeks Israel and Ukraine aid
Without a cease-fire, Egypt can't give aid to Gazans struggling to survive. And, Biden is expected to ask Congress for money to help Israel and Ukraine.
NPR NewsScientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found
A new atlas of the human brain could help explain abilities like language – and vulnerabilities, like Alzheimer's disease.
NPR NewsBiden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress
The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line.
NPR NewsJudge to weigh imposing partial gag order against Trump in election-interference case
Prosecutors argue that the former president's inflammatory remarks undermine confidence in the courts and could bias potential jurors.
NPR NewsPharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid declining sales and opioid lawsuits
Rite Aid said it was arranging for payment of wages and other costs as usual, though some "underperforming" stores among its more than 2,100 pharmacies in 17 states will be closed.
NPR NewsDaniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador's presidential runoff election
Inexperienced politician Daniel Noboa won Ecuador's presidential runoff election Sunday held amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a candidate.
NPR NewsA 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say
Law enforcement said the 71-year-old suspect who fatally stabbed a young boy and seriously wounded a woman was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. The suspect has been charged with a hate crime.
NPR NewsSuzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76
The actor, who played likeable "dumb blonde" Chrissy Snow on the 70s sitcom, had breast cancer for more than 20 years.
NPR NewsPoland votes in an election seen as the most important of its 3-decade old democracy
At stake are Poland's legal stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, and the foreign alliances of a country that has been a crucial ally to Ukraine after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
NPR NewsPete Davidson talks on 'SNL' about Israel-Hamas war and losing his dad on 9/11
In Saturday Night Live's first cold open in months, comedian Pete Davidson shared how he navigated tragedy as a son who lost his parent at a young age to mass violence.
NPR NewsIsrael Defense Forces says it's 'in formation' to strike Gaza City
IDF issues another warning to evacuate from northern Gaza and tells residents that Hamas has taken care of the safety of their members and families.
NPR NewsPowerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.
NPR NewsRepublican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.
NPR NewsA hotel worker's 3-hour commute tells the story of LA's housing crisis and her strike
Long commutes are a key reason why LA hotel workers have been on rolling strikes since early July. And they have a unique solution for hotels to help them.
NPR NewsActor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91
She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.
NPR NewsGeorge Tyndall, former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, found dead
The former USC gynecologist, who was accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of women, has died. He was set to stand trial next year on sex crimes related to a smaller subset of 16 former patients.
NPR NewsScenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse
Didn't catch the rare spectacle? We've rounded up some photos of the celestial event, snapped as the moon charted its path over U.S. skies.