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This has been a watershed year. So far in 2023, there have been 22 major strikes: 17 at companies, making it the largest number of strikes in the private sector since 2011.
NPR NewsIt's not a shark. It's not a lion. It's not a snake. And all you'll need is some pipe cleaners, sunglasses and gossamer wings.
NPR NewsAs Israel intensified its attacks on the militant group Hamas, Gaza remained under a near-total communications blackout. Some aid groups said they were unable to reach their staffs on the ground.
NPR NewsThe U.S. economy continues to defy gravity, growing rapidly despite high interest rates. Consumer spending is powering the expansion, but it's not clear how long that can last.
NPR NewsTwo new books chronicle the lives of two pop idols, Madonna and Britney Spears. The way each came to stardom — and what happened to them after — illuminates why their paths have been so different.
NPR NewsConservative groups created a census plan for a Republican president that includes pushing for a citizenship question that's likely to lower the counts for Latinos and Asian Americans.
NPR NewsIt was already expected the former president and sons Donald Jr. and Eric would testify. The timing became clear Friday, after Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that daughter Ivanka Trump also must appear.
NPR NewsAs the Israel-Hamas war continues, hospitals in Gaza are crowded and chaotic. Pregnant women face awful conditions: An emergency C-section may be conducted by the light from mobile phones.
NPR NewsCultural figureheads are expected to speak out about world events. But some are facing real-world consequences for making public declarations about the present conflict.
NPR NewsEighteen people were killed in this week's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The state's medical examiner said they ranged in age from 14 to 76.
NPR NewsThe U.S. has sent military advisers to Israel, including a Marine commander with experience in urban warfare. They'll offer lessons learned and keep Washington in the loop on Israeli moves in Gaza.
NPR NewsIsrael's military has escalated operations in Gaza over the past few days. Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported.
NPR NewsWest Antarctica is headed for decades of rapid melting no matter how quickly humans cut greenhouse gas emissions, and 2023 shattered records for missing sea ice around the continent.
NPR NewsThe Category 5 storm slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast early Wednesday, killing at least 27 people, with at least four still missing.
NPR NewsMaine residents are gripped with fear as authorities search for the suspect in a shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in the town of Lewiston that left at least 18 people dead and 13 others injured.
NPR NewsFor some, scars aren't just Halloween costumes. One activist asks us to think twice before using them.
NPR NewsNPR has interviewed neighbors and relatives of one of the attackers and reviewed footage and information the Israeli military says it collected from villages and militants.
NPR NewsNew research finds that limiting eating from noon to 8 p.m. helped patients manage weight and blood sugar as much as calorie counting – and was easier to keep up.
NPR NewsThe strikes on two locations linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps came in retaliation for drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week.
NPR NewsResidents of Lewiston, Maine, are still sheltering in place while police search for a man suspected of killing 18 and wounding 13. EU leaders call for a humanitarian pause to bring aid to Gaza.
NPR NewsFor nearly three weeks, a Massachusetts couple have been begging for a way home. They're living under bombardment and running out of supplies. They ask why the U.S. government can't get them out.
NPR NewsIsrael's intensifying military campaign in Gaza is raising the specter of a broader regional war involving Iran-allied groups. Iran's foreign minister says its allies are ready to strike.
NPR NewsThe list, released late Thursday, came in response to President Biden's comments casting doubt on the Palestinian death toll, which is compiled by a health agency in Gaza.
NPR NewsBiden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.
NPR NewsThis week, you'll need to know your Mike Johnsons, because the new House speaker is far from the only one.
NPR NewsThe New Yorker's profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here's how the comic responded in a 21-minute video.
NPR NewsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.
NPR NewsA Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said.
NPR NewsLi was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended.
NPR NewsThe New York congressman is due back in federal court on Friday, facing a growing list of felony charges. Santos also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.