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Ukraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals
Marianna Budanova is the wife of Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency. She is undergoing treatment in a hospital.
NPR NewsNPR NewsU.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic decline
A CDC analysis of 2022 data finds that U.S. life expectancy is improving after being knocked backwards during the COVID emergency. But it's still lower than it was pre-pandemic.
NPR NewsMark Cuban working on sale of NBA's Mavericks to Sands casino family, AP source says
While Cuban would sell the team to Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, he would retain control of basketball operations. The agreement would be in the range of $3.5 billion.
NPR NewsRosalynn Carter honored by family, friends and presidents, including husband Jimmy
A gathering of first ladies and presidents joined other political figures in a tribute service. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn't what defined her.
NPR NewsAlex Murdaugh's financial fraud victims confront him in court before his sentencing
The emotional testimony from victims who had been duped by the disgraced lawyer came before a judge accepted a deal sentencing Murdaugh to 27 years in prison for stealing about $12 million.
NPR NewsInvestor Charlie Munger, the longtime business partner of Warren Buffett, has died
Buffett and Munger together built Berkshire Hathaway into a multi-billion dollar behemoth.
NPR NewsJohn Cale, ever restless, keeps moving out of his comfort zone
With a legendary musical career that spans decades, John Cale is still restlessly creating and collaborating on new music.
NPR NewsPope cancels trip to U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu
Francis' planned Saturday address would have been the first time a pope had addressed a U.N. climate conference, which is taking place in Dubai.
NPR NewsWhat to know about the hostages still held by Hamas
Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.
NPR NewsSean 'Diddy' Combs temporarily steps aside as chairman of Revolt TV network
Combs temporarily stepped down as chairman of the TV network he co-founded in 2013, a spokesperson for the record executive confirmed. The move follows lawsuits against Combs alleging sexual abuse.
NPR NewsRemembering First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Carter, who died Nov. 19, grew up in Plains, Ga., and met her husband, Jimmy, when she was 17. In 1984, she spoke to Fresh Air about life before and after the White House.
NPR News'If you have a face, you have a place in the conversation about AI,' expert says
Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League.
NPR NewsThe death of a Florida official at Ron DeSantis' office went undetected for 24 minutes
Peter Antonacci, the head of Florida's elections fraud office, had just left a heated meeting when he collapsed in the hallway of the governor's office, according to a newly released investigation.
NPR NewsMarty Krofft, who changed children's TV with 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' dies at 86
Krofft and his brother Sid brought a trippy sensibility to children's TV and brought singling siblings Donny and Marie Osmond and Barbara Mandrell and her sisters to primetime.
NPR NewsNikki Haley lands endorsement from Koch brothers-backed Americans for Prosperity PAC
The conservative mega-donors are throwing their influential network behind the former South Carolina governor in an effort to beat former President Donald Trump.
NPR NewsRussian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January
A court extended the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. Gershkovich and the Journal deny the allegations.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Truce in Gaza extended; Texas Supreme Court to hear abortion case
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce in Gaza by two days to allow for more hostage-prisoner exchanges. The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear a case on the state's abortion ban.
NPR News41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India will soon be rescued, official says
The 41 workers have been trapped in the collapsed mountain tunnel in the north of India for over two weeks. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.
NPR NewsIndian rescuers free all 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel for over 2 weeks
The workers had been trapped in the collapsed tunnel in the north of India since Nov. 15. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.
NPR NewsIn the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?
There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.
NPR NewsClimate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system
Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.
NPR NewsTexas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit
Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.
NPR NewsIsrael and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal
Israel says it has already received a list of additional Israeli hostages Hamas proposes to release in exchange for Israel freeing more Palestinian prisoners.
NPR NewsFirst lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.
NPR NewsBefore dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — nearly $70m worth
Casey McIntyre decided she wanted her legacy to be clearing medical debt. But her husband says they never dreamed it would get this big.
NPR News'Squid Game: The Challenge' players say they suffered injuries while filming
A U.K.-based law firm said at least two contestants felt "unwell" after standing for hours in cold temperatures during a challenge for the reality competition inspired by the hit South Korean drama.
NPR NewsMother of Palestinian student shot in Vermont thought he would be safer in U.S.
Elizabeth Price's son Hisham Awartani was one of three men of Palestinian descent shot on Saturday in Vermont. Speaking to NPR from Ramallah, Price fears her son "is confronting a life of disability."
NPR NewsHow the Roswell 'UFO' spurred our modern age of conspiracy theories
In 1947, a New Mexico rancher found mysterious debris on his land. UFO author Garrett Graff links the Roswell incident to the "deep state" conspiracy theories and misinformation of today.
NPR NewsNew Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was sworn in on Monday — and strict anti-smoking laws are set to become a casualty of the compromises needed to form a governing coalition.
NPR NewsMerriam-Webster's word of the year definitely wasn't picked by AI
"Authentic" was one of this year's most looked-up definitions, according to the lexical leader. That speaks volumes about our quest for truth in an age of algorithms and online artifice.