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'Sex with a Brain Injury' reveals how concussions can test relationships
Annie Liontas experienced three brain injuries in the span of one year, which led to dizziness, memory fog and anger — and impacted Liontas' marriage and sex life.
NPR NewsNPR NewsSinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner says
The Irish singer died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. A tribute concert for O'Connor and Irish artist Shane MacGowan is planned for March in New York.
NPR NewsGabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister
Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesperson then education minister and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government.
NPR NewsTiger Woods' partnership with Nike is over. Here are 5 iconic ads we'll never forget
The golf legend's famous partnership with Nike Golf has ended after nearly three decades. Here are some of the most iconic advertisements from their time together.
NPR NewsA new discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides evidence that there's a definitive biological basis for the symptoms.
NPR NewsWill the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out
America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.
NPR NewsIn Israel, Blinken looks to planning for a post-war Gaza as bombardments rage on
Blinken said four Arab nations and Turkey promise to help rebuild Gaza. But they want to see steps toward creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to allow.
NPR NewsUnder growing pressure, Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
The social media company says it's introducing new policies to restrict teens from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders on Facebook and Instagram.
NPR NewsRussia has arrested a U.S. citizen on alleged drug charges
U.S. citizen Robert Woodland Romanov has been arrested on drug charges in Russia amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions over Ukraine.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Trump's immunity claims; loose parts on Boeing Max 9 planes
A federal appeals court to hear arguments over one of the indictments of former President Trump. Alaska and United Airlines find loose parts on their Boeing Max 9 aircraft.
NPR NewsHouse conservatives reject bipartisan spending agreement over demands for further cuts
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee about the compromise framework for a 2024 spending plan and the response from inside the GOP congressional conference.
NPR NewsWhy there's a storm brewing about global food aid from the U.S.
The act of providing food aid to countries in need turns out to be a complicated and controversial matter. Here's why.
NPR NewsOvernight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler
People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.
NPR NewsHis wife was dying. Here's how a nurse became a 'beacon of light'
When Roger Lynn's wife was in the cancer ward, a nurse went out of her way to make her last days more comfortable.
NPR NewsTourism ruined my city. Tourism is saving my city
Seville in Spain is experiencing a tourism boom like locals have never seen before. This is the story of how a city tries to honor its past while ensuring its future.
NPR NewsTrump faces a make-or-break moment in the election interference case
Lawyers for the former president will make a sweeping argument that he enjoys blanket immunity from federal prosecution for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
NPR NewsThe FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.
NPR NewsHere are important dates on the 2024 election calendar
The presidential nominating contests kick off with voting in Iowa on Jan. 15. That's followed by New Hampshire on Jan. 23. Here are some more key dates for this year's election calendar.
NPR NewsChina launches a satellite over Taiwan, days before island's election
China routinely ramps up its intimidation toward Taiwan before any elections because Beijing claims it has control over the self-ruling Asian island.
NPR NewsSouth Korea's parliament endorses landmark legislation outlawing dog meat industry
The bill would make the slaughtering, breeding, trade and sales of dog meat for human consumption illegal from 2027 and punish such acts with 2-3 years in prison.
NPR NewsJetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline
JetBlue said Monday that CEO Robin Hayes will step down next month and be replaced by the airline's president, Joanna Geraghty, who will be the first woman to lead a major U.S. carrier.
NPR NewsThe 2024 NCAA football championship, brought to you by ... California?
Football fans in California can claim more players in the CFP title game than their counterparts in either Michigan or Washington.
NPR NewsLarge swaths of the U.S. are facing severe weather. Here's what to know
Blizzard conditions are expected in the Great Plains and the Pacific Northwest, while the Northeast braces for more precipitation following weekend snowfall.
NPR NewsTiger Woods and Nike have ended their partnership after 27 years
Woods signed a five-year deal worth $40 million when he turned pro in 1996 after his unprecedented third straight U.S. Amateur title. It was shocking money at the time.
NPR NewsPrince's 'Purple Rain' is becoming a stage musical
Plans are still coming together, but two up-and-coming names on Broadway are already attached to the Prince project: playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and director Lileana Blain-Cruz.
NPR NewsInvestigators found the 'door plug' that blew off a Boeing 737 Max. Here's what it is
Investigators are trying to understand why a system that's worked well on other planes failed here, and the plug itself may hold clues.
NPR NewsIsraeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander as fears of another regional war grow
Wissam al-Tawil is the most senior militant in the secretive armed group Hezbollah killed since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. The killing in southern Lebanon is the latest Gaza-linked escalation.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin's hospital stay
Congress reaches a deal to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. Defense Sec. Austin's secretive hospital stay raises questions.
NPR NewsBefore a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times
The auto pressurization light came on during three recent flights involving the same plane, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Some plane components are being sent to a NTSB lab.
NPR NewsCan $3 billion persuade Black farmers to trust the Department of Agriculture?
The Biden administration hopes changes to farming can help achieve its climate agenda. The Department of Agriculture has an additional goal: improving service to Black and other underserved farmers.