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Arizona's governor is sending the National Guard to the border
Arizona's governor on Friday ordered the state's National Guard to the border with Mexico to help federal officials manage an influx of migrants.
NPR NewsNPR NewsWhat is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death?
Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy.
NPR NewsMatthew Perry died from the 'acute effects of ketamine,' autopsy finds
The cause of death for the Friends star was released by the Los Angeles County medical examiner more than a month after the 54-year-old actor was found dead at his home in October.
NPR NewsGiuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to Georgia election workers he defamed
The former mayor of New York helped Donald Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss, and in the process spread lies about election workers in battleground states.
NPR NewsIsraeli soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel says
While fighting in Gaza City on Friday, Israeli soldiers "inadvertently identified" three male hostages as a threat, Israel's military said. More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza as fighting continues.
NPR NewsHow we found criminal trials where Ohio prosecutors acted improperly
In a two-year investigation, we built a dataset of some 450 claims of prosecutorial misconduct by analyzing thousands of pages of appellate decisions from 2018 to 2021. Detailed here is how we did it.
NPR NewsHomelessness in the U.S. hit a record high last year as pandemic aid ran out
The jump is 12% more than the year before and came as rents and inflation skyrocketed. The increase was driven by families and those who lost housing for the first time.
NPR News'Fear rather than sensitivity': Most U.S. scholars on the Mideast are self-censoring
The war between Israel and Hamas is testing the limits of free speech across college campuses. And it's also affecting those who study the Middle East.
NPR NewsPrince Harry wins landmark phone hacking case against one of Britain's major tabloids
A U.K. judge ruled against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, finding that the paper used phone hacking to gather information unlawfully on the Duke of Sussex.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Gaza's post-war future; insect-borne disease
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza with Palestinian and Israeli leaders. Scientists warn of the spread of tropical, insect-borne disease.
NPR NewsWe asked, you answered: How have 'alloparents' come to your rescue?
"Alloparents" means "other parents" — family, friends, community folk, even strangers — who lend a hand to a parent. Here are stories you shared about your own encounters with alloparents.
NPR NewsAre you playing 'Whamageddon'? It's the Christmas game you've probably already lost
Last weekend, a DJ caused an uproar after playing the hit Wham! song "Last Christmas" at a soccer game in Britain in front of a crowd of about 60,000 people. Here's why.
NPR NewsThe U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses
Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.
NPR NewsThe accounts of freed Israeli hostages add pressure to save those still in captivity
In the two weeks since a ceasefire allowed for the release of more than 100 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, their stories have rocked Israel. About 115 hostages are thought to remain in Gaza.
NPR NewsHow do you discipline an in-school overdose? In some districts, you don't
Amid the rise in teen opioid overdoses, school systems from California to Maryland are changing their approach: Instead of zero tolerance, they're turning to rehabilitation.
NPR NewsFrom killer cats to Christmas classics, this week's quiz is both feral and festive
Do you know the breadth of species a cat can eat? How about which Christmas movies have been added to the National Film Registry? Get these right and you're on your way to a perfect score.
NPR NewsWeird, wild and wonderful stories of joy from 2023
Let's face it: the news in 2023 was often a grind, confronting us with war, tragedy and controversies. But there were also incredible moments of hope, kindness and joy.
NPR NewsUkraine gets a EU membership boost, but Hungary blocks an aid deal
The aid package for Ukraine was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The EU did approve opening membership negotiations with Ukraine and its neighbor Moldova.
NPR NewsBoy, 13, charged after allegedly planning mass shooting at a synagogue in Ohio
The charges come amid a rise of antisemitism in the United States and worldwide. In the U.S. alone, antisemitic incidents rose 35% from 2021 to 2022.
NPR NewsNo charges filed after police shot an 11-year-old who called for help, officials say
In a statement, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says her office completed its review into the May incident and presented it to a grand jury — who handed up the decision.
NPR NewsTribes are celebrating a White House deal that could save Northwest salmon
The White House has reached what it says is an historic agreement over the restoration of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, a deal that could end for now a decades long legal battle with tribes.
NPR NewsTo fight so-called book bans, some states are threatening to withhold funding
Illinois made a splashy announcement with their new law intended to protect libraries from book challenges by withholding funding. Other states are closely watching to see if they will follow along.
NPR NewsTwo men charged with killing approximately 3,600 birds, including bald eagles
One of the men charged bragged about going on a "killing spree" to to get feathers from eagles for future sales.
NPR NewsPandemic relief funding for the arts was 'staggering'
A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.
NPR NewsJury deliberations begin in the trial of actor Jonathan Majors
Majors is on trial for assault and harassment in a domestic violence incident involving a former girlfriend. If convicted, he faces up to a year in prison.
NPR NewsSupreme Court leaves Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in place
Two lower courts have upheld the law, and Thursday's Supreme Court action marked the second time in six months that the justices have declined to intervene.
NPR NewsJail populations are bouncing back to near pre-pandemic levels
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local jails and prisons released thousands of inmates early. Experts say the recent increase reflects a return to business as usual for the nation's carceral system.
NPR NewsA man has been charged in the killing of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
Woll was found dead of stab wounds outside her home on Oct. 21. Authorities charged a 28-year-old man with felony murder committed during a break-in, and say there's no evidence it was a hate crime.
NPR NewsIn a 4-hour press conference, a confident Putin vows the Ukraine war will go on
Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed his traditional year-end press conference, after canceling last year, when Russia was doing badly on the battlefield. He combined it with a call-in program.
NPR NewsWith a rising death toll, Kenya's military evacuates people from flood-hit areas
The floods have killed at least 170 and displaced more than 600,000 since the onset of heavy rains in November.