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Peruvian constitutional court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori
The court ruled in favor of a 2017 pardon that had granted the 85-year-old former leader a release on humanitarian grounds but that later was annulled.
NPR NewsNPR NewsDenny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79
Laine joined Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form the Moody Blues and sang lead on the group's first hit, "Go Now." His death comes 50 years after the release of McCartney's "Band on the Run" album.
NPR NewsLawmakers grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn over antisemitism on campus
Three university presidents defended their responses to rising antisemitism in a House committee hearing Tuesday. Many have faced scrutiny as they struggle to balance free speech with student safety.
NPR NewsThe first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 is out. Here's why the hype is huge
It's been a decade since the last Grand Theft Auto game, and fans have finally gotten what they've been asking for. No, not a new game — but a real trailer and a promised release year.
NPR News"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" goes to No. 1 — after 65 years
Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.
NPR NewsProsecutors cite Trump's history of false election claims as evidence of motive
Prosecutors want to use evidence of former President Trump's baseless statements about election fraud and his embrace of rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, to bolster the election interference case against him.
NPR NewsSen. Tuberville drops his monthslong hold on military promotions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he is dropping his hold on hundreds of military promotions.
NPR NewsLiz Cheney, focused on stopping Trump, hasn't ruled out 3rd-party presidential run
The former representative says a second Trump presidency would be an "existential threat" to democracy: "There's simply no defense, no excuse for putting that power back in the hands of Donald Trump."
NPR NewsSenator hires an indicted and ousted representative to troll an indicted senator
"I thought my ethically-challenged colleague" should hear from former Rep. George Santos, Sen. John Fetterman said. He hired Santos to record a message for Sen. Bob Menendez.
NPR NewsNigerian president calls for investigation after army drone strike accident kills 85
People were gathered for a Muslim celebration in Kaduna state when a drone struck, in what the president called a "bombing mishap."
NPR NewsArlington, Va., house explosion: Here's what to know
Police responded to the home after a man fired a flare gun more than 30 times into his surrounding neighborhood. As they tried to investigate, the home went up in flames, rattling windows for miles.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Ex-ambassador charged as agent of Cuba; Nelson Mandela's legacy
An ex-U.S. ambassador is accused of working as a secret agent for Cuba. Remembering Nelson Mandela's legacy, 10 years after his death.
NPR NewsIsrael is expanding its offensive in Gaza, forcing more Palestinians to flee south
The apparent drive to encircle Gaza's second-largest city of Khan Younis, a Hamas stronghold, was forcing people to flee further south to escape the fighting.
NPR NewsThese were NPR.org's biggest international stories in 2023
Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.
NPR NewsOil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here's how to decode their language
The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
NPR NewsTammy Murphy's senate run exposes concerns over New Jersey primary ballots
In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line. While others vying for the same seat are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.
NPR NewsA Palestinian doctor pushes for peace, but suffers a devastating blow from war
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish has served in both Israeli and Palestinian hospitals. He's an outspoken advocate of peace. None of this has spared him from terrible tragedies in the conflict.
NPR NewsA legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after his death
South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, died on Dec. 5, 2013. Revisit the speeches that made Mandela the most prominent figure of the anti-apartheid movement.
NPR NewsThe U.S. supports China's growth if it 'plays by the rules,' commerce secretary says
China's president says success for the U.S. and China can be mutually beneficial. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says that the reality is a bit more complicated than that.
NPR NewsSupreme Court hears a case that experts say could wreak havoc on the tax code
A couple who owned a controlling interest in a foreign corporation argue that a controversial Trump-era tax is unconstitutional under the Sixteenth Amendment.
NPR NewsA thousand Santas ditch the sleigh in favor of bikes in downtown Milwaukee
For nearly two decades, thousands of Santas take over the streets of Milwaukee in what's known as the Santa Cycle Rampage — the "world's largest holiday-themed costume group bicycle ride for charity."
NPR NewsAfter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, fears of a wider Middle East conflict grow
The Iran-backed rebel group attacked multiple ships in the Red Sea over the weekend. The Houthis control large swaths of Yemen's territory.
NPR NewsEx-British officials say Murdoch tabloids hacked them to aid corporate agenda
Ex-U.K. cabinet ministers allege Murdoch's tabloids hacked voicemails for scoops to try to intimidate them from blocking its takeover of a satellite TV firm.
NPR NewsStrong but 'feminine': how Nikki Haley navigates gender as only woman in the GOP race
The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations tries to balance her identity as the only woman in the race for the GOP nomination with a Republican electorate that eschews identity politics.
NPR NewsBlack Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds
For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.
NPR NewsAs federal debt grows, a bipartisan push for another commission to address it
Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich.,, and California Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., say looming benefit cuts and mounting interest payments squeezing federal investments underline need for their plan.
NPR NewsHow to watch Haley, Ramaswamy, DeSantis and Christie face off in Wednesday's debate
A smaller pool of Republican candidates competing to be president will face off Wednesday night — one last time before primary elections begin in the new year.
NPR NewsFreezing rain forces Munich Airport to suspend all flights on Tuesday morning
Tuesday's cancellations at Munich Airport came after all flights at Germany's second-biggest airport were grounded this past weekend following heavy snowfall in the city.
NPR NewsA U.S. woman from Boston was killed in a shark attack in the Bahamas, police say
The victim, who was not identified, was attacked less than a mile off the western end of New Providence island, where the capital, Nassau, is located.
NPR NewsHouse Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue President Biden and his family members engaged in influence peddling.