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Why a single 'Inverted Jenny' stamp sold for $2 million at auction
History, intrigue and a misprint combine so that a single stamp from 1918 recently sold for big bucks.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA Wisconsin redistricting case centers on voter 'islands' and could lead to new maps
The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could toss what critics say are the state's lopsided legislative maps.
NPR NewsA deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say
Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from Al-Shifa hospital are evacuated to Egypt.
NPR NewsA strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel
Records are likely to fall as millions of Americans take to the skies for Thanksgiving. Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.
NPR NewsGlobal talks to cut plastic waste stall as industry and environmental groups clash
The United Nations wants to finish a plastics treaty by the end of 2024. Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and the industry wants a big say in how it's cleaned up.
NPR NewsClose friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too
Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too.
NPR News'My equal partner in everything': Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year marriage
By their own accounts, the former president and first lady weren't just spouses, but full partners who counted their relationship as their greatest achievement.
NPR NewsAn appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act
Who can sue to enforce key voting protections for people of color under the Voting Rights Act could be severely limited by a lawsuit out of Arkansas, which may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
NPR NewsThe day Gaza got an airport and a presidential visit, fueling dreams of statehood
It seems hard to fathom today, but 25 years ago, a relatively calm Gaza appeared to be progressing toward a Palestinian state — and President Bill Clinton inaugurated the Gaza International Airport.
NPR NewsThis is how far behind the world is on controlling planet-warming pollution
Global emissions of greenhouse gasses are rising, according to an annual accounting by the United Nations. It warns development of new oil, gas and coal is incompatible with meeting climate targets.
NPR NewsShakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
After maintaining innocence for nearly five years, the pop star acknowledged failing to pay about $15.8 million in taxes. She will receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of $7.6 million.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Remembering Rosalynn Carter; Sam Altman heads to Microsoft
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at 96. OpenAI's Sam Altman moves to Microsoft after his abrupt ousting.
NPR NewsIs Eating Cheese On Your Resume? In Wisconsin, It Could Be
New panelists at the University of Wisconsin's Center for Diary Research get trained to describe what they like about cheese based on its texture, taste, aroma and other attributes.
NPR News'Race this': Mikaela Shiffrin on her mindset, and her playlist, this ski season
When many of us take time off from our jobs, we can forget basic stuff, like computer passwords. So when ski season starts, how does Mikaela Shiffrin click back into scorching slalom courses?
NPR NewsAn appeals court will hear arguments over Trump's gag order in Jan. 6 case
Lawyers for former President Trump and the special counsel team will argue before a federal appeals court in Washington about the scope of a gag order lodged against him.
NPR NewsSkip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives
From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.
NPR NewsThe president is once again pardoning turkeys who did nothing wrong, but why?
It's a tradition that ironically features an American president sanctioning an event sponsored by a lobbying group, which advocates the opposite of what actually takes place at said event.
NPR NewsSometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024
A voting bloc that hasn't gotten as much national attention, Native voters are an influential constituency in several swing states, making them a group to watch in 2024.
NPR NewsWhen landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers
Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.
NPR NewsA longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas
Some churches are arching their backs against earlier and earlier celebrations of Christmas by extending Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas.
NPR NewsOusted OpenAI leader Sam Altman joins Microsoft
The surprise development follows Altman's abrupt ouster from OpenAI by its board of directors over an apparent rift over balancing AI safety with the push to publicly release new powerful AI tools.
NPR NewsVogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles
Vogt's decision to step down follows a recent recall of all 950 Cruise vehicles to update software after one of them dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October.
NPR NewsIsrael's lack of a strategy is the strategy
On Netanyahu and Gaza's unclear future.
NPR NewsJavier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina
The former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's presidential election. Now he faces the challenge of turning around a crippled economy with staggering inflation of over 140%.
NPR NewsFDA warns against eating recalled cantaloupe over salmonella risk
At least 17 people in more than a dozen states were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The recalled products were sold in the U.S. and Canada.
NPR NewsRosalynn Carter, transformative former first lady and mental health advocate, dies
The wife of former President Jimmy Carter was 96 years old. She spent decades as a prominent advocate for mental health and professionalized the role of first lady.
NPR NewsFans are suing Formula 1 after being forced to leave grandstands in Las Vegas
Delays occurred after an incident that occurred just nine minutes into the first practice session. Fans waiting around were ultimately told to leave the viewing areas before the second practice run.
NPR NewsHonda recalls nearly 250,000 cars, SUVs and pickup trucks
The automaker said a manufacturing defect has the potential to cause affected cars to improperly run, stall or stop while driving.
NPR NewsOne woman's controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are
Louise Vincent has used drugs since she was 13. Research shows millions of Americans like her aren't ready or able to stop. Vincent believes it's time people accept that.
NPR NewsMemphis shooting suspect kills self in manhunt after 3 women and one girl killed
A suspect in Tennessee died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot while on the run early Sunday after he allegedly killed four and seriously injured a fifth victim, police said.