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The Supreme Court adopts first-ever code of ethics
The U.S. Supreme Court is adopting a code of ethics for its justices amid mounting criticism of gifts and trips from wealthy benefactors to certain justices.
NPR NewsNPR News'We need to record everything': This team stayed behind in a Ukrainian war zone
Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov was in Mariupol when Russia invaded. "I just understood that we need to record everything," he says. His new documentary is 20 Days in Mariupol.
NPR NewsLewiston High School's state soccer title is a salve after last month's mass shooting
"We just wanted to give back to the city with all they have gone through," Tegra Mbele, who scored the winning goal for the Lewiston Blue Devils, told a local newspaper.
NPR NewsA volcano in southwestern Iceland is expected to erupt in the next few days
Hundreds of small earthquakes have been rattling the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland as meteorologists anticipate a volcanic eruption and residents evacuate.
NPR NewsRescuers dig to reach 40 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India
The workers were trapped by a landslide at a construction project in northern India. All of the construction workers are safe, police said, adding that they have been supplied with oxygen and water.
NPR NewsEx-Prime Minister David Cameron makes shocking return to U.K. government
Cameron, who triggered the country's exit from the European Union, returns as U.K.'s foreign secretary. Hardliner Home Secretary Suella Braverman was fired in the same cabinet shakeup.
NPR NewsWe were interviewing a Palestinian farmer. Then the drone and soldiers appeared
There are days when you head out to report a story, and you think you know where it's going. And then it spins in an entirely different direction. This is the story of one such day.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Gaza hospitals can't function; Biden will meet with China's Xi
Gaza's largest hospitals have stopped working amid ground fighting and fuel shortages. The leaders of the U.S. and China plan to meet in California this week for their first in-person talks in a year.
NPR NewsConservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump
Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will play a key role in setting the tone for the presidential election year.
NPR NewsWorried about AI hijacking your voice for a deepfake? This tool could help
Emerging tools may make it easier for the public to detect fake online videos, and more difficult for generative AI systems to create them.
NPR NewsThe world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up
Groups connected to the fossil fuel industry are trying to shape an international treaty to cut plastic pollution. And oil- and gas-producing nations are at the negotiating table.
NPR NewsPain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
The neurological symptoms of COVID can persist for years after an infection. Scientists are just beginning to understand why.
NPR NewsHearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk
Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.
NPR News4 things to know about UNRWA, Gaza's largest aid organization
For over 70 years, one key U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. As Israel continues to bombard the territory, UNRWA says it's struggling to keep up with demand.
NPR NewsBiden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat
Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.
NPR NewsColorado banned forced prison labor 5 years ago. Prisoners say it's still happening
The U.S. Constitution bans slavery except as punishment for a crime. A growing number of states have tried to address this in their own constitutions, but prisoners say the only change is on paper.
NPR NewsLong-jailed former Philippine senator who fought drug crackdown is granted bail
The European Union Parliament, some U.S. lawmakers and U.N. human rights experts have long demanded the release of Leila de Lima, who was detained as an opposition senator in February 2017.
NPR NewsMillions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
NPR NewsRepublican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott suspends his campaign for president
In a live appearance on the Fox News program, "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy," Scott announced he is suspending his bid for the GOP nomination.
NPR News5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
The crash happened in the Mediterranean Sea during a routine air refueling mission on Saturday morning, defense officials said.
NPR NewsFor the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol
Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.
NPR NewsMore than 100,000 march in Paris against soaring antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
French authorities have registered more than 1,000 acts against Jews around the country in the month since the conflict in the Middle East began.
NPR NewsThe White House and some Republicans pan Johnson's 2-part plan to avoid a shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson's temporary spending plan has already been met with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
NPR NewsMigrants are showing up at the U.S. Southern border in historic numbers. Here's why
The migrant surge at the Southern border hit a record of over 2.4 million. Republicans say it's a failure of Biden's policies. The U.N. says, globally, there's never been so many displaced people.
NPR NewsYou don't need words to calm a grumpy kid. Parents around the world use a magic touch
Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works.
NPR NewsInternational outcry grows over 'unbearably desperate' situation in Gaza hospitals
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised speech Saturday night that there would be no cease-fire in Gaza until all hostages held by Hamas are released.
NPR NewsHe lived without lungs for a day. How a remarkable transplant operation saved him
The flu almost killed a 34-year-old man who was addicted to vaping. But an innovative doctor – and some DD-sized breast implants – made him eligible for a transplant.
NPR NewsThe UAW won big in the auto strike — but what does it mean for the rest of us?
Here's what the UAW's lucrative contract might mean for workers, companies and car buyers.
NPR NewsWilco's Jeff Tweedy on religion, music — and the Dolly Parton song he dislikes
Jeff Tweedy's new book is his tribute to the songs and songwriters that inspired him to start making music in the first place — and then to keep doing it for a long time.
NPR NewsThe 'R' word: Why this time might be an exception to a key recession rule
The author of the 'Sahm Rule' is less worried about rising unemployment this time, even though October's rate was up 0.5% from a recent low...a jump typically associated with the onset of recession.