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Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide
Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel defended its war in Gaza at the United Nations' highest court Friday.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier
The lawsuit doesn't specifically mention door plug systems like the one that failed last week. But it adds to the scrutiny of Spirit AeroSystems, which has been linked to other problems.
NPR NewsVision Zero marks a milestone, but the goal of ending traffic deaths is still far off
It's been a decade since U.S. cities began adopting Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities completely. Despite some local successes, that ambitious goal seems more elusive than ever.
NPR NewsThe war in Gaza has taken an economic toll on tech, Israel's most productive sector
Reservists have been called into military service, leaving tech companies understaffed. The tech sector employs about 12% of Israel's workforce and accounts for half of the country's exports.
NPR NewsThis week's news quiz separates the winners from the losers. Which will you be?
Barbie lost the Golden Globe, a plane lost a door, Tiger Woods and Nike lost each other, and Chris Christie decided not to lose. There were also some winners this week.
NPR News$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests
Super PACs play an outsized role in this election's ad-buying spree so far. Nikki Haley and groups supporting her have spent the most, while she's become Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis' biggest target.
NPR NewsAs China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan's election
The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island's future – starting with the issue of China.
NPR NewsMichael Strahan reveals his daughter's cancer diagnosis on 'Good Morning America'
Isabella Strahan, 19, began experiencing severe headaches, nausea and the inability to walk straight. Her MRI results showed a four-centimeter tumor, and she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma.
NPR NewseBay will pay a $3 million fine over former employees' harassment campaign
The penalty settles charges against eBay more than three years after then-employees sent spiders and cockroaches, among other things, to a couple over their newsletter's coverage of the company.
NPR NewsU.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The airstrikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen follow more than two months of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against cargo ships and U.S. warships in the Red Sea.
NPR NewsAnother layer of misery: Women in Gaza struggle to find menstrual pads, running water
Hundreds of thousands of women are struggling without access to pads, running water or bathrooms in Gaza.
NPR NewsEnding affirmative action in college admissions opened a floodgate, reporter says
Washington Post reporter Julian Mark talks about the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, and the broader movement to dismantle DEI practices in academia and corporate America.
NPR NewsTSA found record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023. Most were loaded
The number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints has reached an all-time high. Agency officials said the No. 1 reason passengers give is that they forgot they were carrying them.
NPR NewsBill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and 6 NFL titles
Belichick's departure from the team caps a remarkable run that was defined by dominant season after dominant season. He leaves the team as the second-most-winning coach in NFL history.
NPR NewsHealth advocates criticize New Mexico governor for increasing juvenile detention
The New Mexico governor alarmed youth advocates by pulling back on a program that helped some teens avoid juvenile detention. She says detention can help with their addictions, but experts disagree.
NPR NewsAs car insurance continues to rise, U.S. inflation ticks up in December
Overall CPI in December was up 3.4% from a year ago. The cost of motor vehicle insurance rose 1.5% in December from November, marking a 20.3% increase compared to the previous year.
NPR NewsRon DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he's trying to prove he's not to win Iowa
The Florida governor molded himself in Trump's image as he rose in national prominence. Now, he has the hard task of being just Trump-enough without being Trump himself.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: South Africa accuses Israel of genocide; Christie ends 2024 race
A U.N. court opens hearings in The Hague today on genocide charges against Israel. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ended his 2024 presidential campaign.
NPR NewsHow the Iowa caucuses work, why they're first — and why they're significant
Why does Iowa dominate the political conversation every four years around this time, and how do the caucuses even work? Let's explore why they matter in 2024.
NPR NewsThis American is one of the few allowed into Gaza. This is the horror she saw
Dr. Seema Jilani spent two weeks at al-Aqsa hospital, where she saw horrors that include "the most nightmarish thing I've ever seen."
NPR NewsGuantánamo Bay is still open. This week, pressure ramped up to close it
This week, a group of nearly 100 advocacy organizations sent a letter to President Biden urging him to finally close the facility.
NPR NewsClosing arguments to start in Trump civil fraud trial in New York
After several months of hearing arguments from the state Attorney General and Trump legal teams, both sides will conclude their cases on Thursday. A verdict is expected in the weeks to come.
NPR NewsBlood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — if they're accurate enough. Not all are
A new generation of blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's without a brain scan or spinal tap. But only a few perform as well as traditional tests.
NPR NewsWhat do you think of social media these days? We want to hear your stories
It's increasingly rare nowadays that a person doesn't have social media. And it's having a clear impact on us — for better or worse. We want to hear your stories and experience.
NPR NewsMartin Luther King Jr. was once considered 'radical.' Here's how he came to be lauded
As the U.S. celebrates the civil rights icon on MLK Day, here are a few things to know about the holiday honoring the slain activist and his fight against inequality and racial injustice.
NPR NewsIsraelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve
Israel's prime minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas." But Israelis are wrestling with the question of what kind of military victory can be achieved.
NPR NewsTaiwan deals with lots of misinformation, and it's harder to track down
As Taiwan heads to an election, false information on social media has been picked up by TV networks — much of it appearing to originate from Taiwan itself.
NPR NewsAdvocates work to get Native American voters registered in the key state of Arizona
Ahead of 2024 elections, voting advocates in the swing state of Arizona are aiming to boost voter registration strategies for Native voters, as they still face barriers to the ballot.
NPR NewsA top U.N. court opens hearings on genocide charges against Israel
The United Nations' top court opens hearings Thursday into South Africa's allegation that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians, a claim that Israel strongly denies.
NPR NewsDon Scott becomes first Black Speaker in Virginia Legislature's 400-year history
Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.