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The UAW endorsed Biden — and panned Republican frontrunner Trump as a 'scab'
Most of the country's other big unions endorsed President Biden in the earliest days of his reelection campaign. But the United Auto Workers held back until today.
NPR NewsNPR NewsWith Pitchfork in peril, a word on the purpose of music journalism
At its best, the influential online music pub — which Condé Nast announced last week will be folded into GQ — created a rare and precious space to slow down, pay attention and really listen.
NPR NewsOregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires
The verdict comes in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to put the utility PacifiCorp on the hook for billions of dollars over its liability for the blazes.
NPR NewsThe malaria vaccine that just rolled out has a surprise benefit for kids
A new malaria vaccine came to Cameroon this week and will be introduced in 20 additional countries. Experts stress that it's not a magic bullet. But they say it's a game-changer — with a bonus.
NPR NewsJon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as a weekly guest host
The gig will go on through the 2024 elections, according to Comedy Central. It's a throwback for Stewart, who spent 16 years hosting the show.
NPR NewsNearly 1.9 million Ford Explorers are being recalled over an insecure piece of trim
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a detached piece of trim on the SUVs could become a "road hazard" and increase the risk of a crash.
NPR NewsNPR names tech executive Katherine Maher to lead in turbulent era
Incoming NPR CEO Katherine Maher has a background in tech and world affairs. She says the network's mission fits neatly with her advocacy of the free flow of information in expanding democracy.
NPR NewsAmateur archaeologists uncover a mysterious ancient Roman artifact in England
More than 100 of these artifacts have been found across Europe, but no one knows what they were used for. This dodecahedron was discovered fully intact and in excellent condition.
NPR News'Barbie' receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
Fans were quick to point out: A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?
NPR NewsRaped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens
Researchers estimate nearly 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies have happened in states with abortion bans in effect since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The report is in JAMA Internal Medicine.
NPR NewsRussia claims Ukraine shot down a military plane carrying Ukrainian POWs, killing 74
The Russian defense ministry said two missiles were fired from Ukrainian territory at the IL-76 military transport aircraft. It said 65 Ukrainian POWs were on board, headed for a prisoner swap.
NPR NewsReligious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.
28% of Americans are now religiously unaffiliated. A new study from Pew Research looks at how atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is "nothing in particular" view God, religion and morality.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Trump and Biden win New Hampshire primaries; a FAFSA fix is coming
Nikki Haley says she'll stay in the race, though the country seems headed toward a Trump-Biden rematch. The U.S. Education Department tells NPR it will fix a math error in its student aid application.
NPR NewsThe West Bank economy has been hammered by war
More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.
NPR News5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the Republican primary Tuesday night. It's hard to see another chance for Haley to get ahead, but she is vowing to keep fighting and is looking toward South Carolina.
NPR NewsCombative billionaire Bill Ackman uses bare-knuckle boardroom tactics in a wider war
Hedge fund boss Bill Ackman has fought bitter battles in corporate boardrooms. He fights with lengthy public letters and for years. He's taking those tactics to Ivy League universities and the media.
NPR NewsU.S. hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen
The U.S. military struck facilities in Iraq and Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that are said to be involved in attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.
NPR NewsNBA suspends Tristan Thompson after he tests positive for performance-enhancing drugs
The penalties for performance-enhancing drug use in the NBA are a 25-game suspension for the first offense, a 55-game suspension for the second offense and dismissal from the NBA on the third offense.
NPR News'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI
The remains were identified as those of 16-year-old Tammie Liles, the King County Sheriff's Office said. She was from Everett, Washington, north of Seattle, according to local media reports.
NPR NewsHere's a timeline of when presidential candidates became likely nominees
Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her campaign. But if she were to suspend before South Carolina's primary, it could be the earliest a candidate wraps up the nomination in the last 40 years.
NPR NewseBay to lay off 1,000 workers as tech job losses continue in the new year
The e-commerce company is the latest in a wave of tech firms that have slashed thousands of jobs in just the first four weeks of the year.
NPR NewsPhotos: See New Hampshire voters turn out for primary
Just one week after the Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire holds the country's first primary election.
NPR NewsBiden wins the New Hampshire primary after Democrats write him on the ballot
President Biden wasn't on the ballot after the Democratic Party changed its rules to sidestep New Hampshire. But the state's party establishment rallied to write his name in anyway.
NPR NewsTrump wins the New Hampshire primary, putting him a step closer to the GOP nomination
Donald Trump's decisive victory in the New Hampshire primary puts him on a clear path to securing the Republican nomination. It is also likely to fuel calls for Nikki Haley to drop out of the race.
NPR NewsGiraffe Benito has a new home in Mexico. Now comes the hard part — fitting in
The 4-year-old giraffe arrived Tuesday at his new home in a large animal park in central Mexico. He was transferred following pressure from animal advocates, and after he spent the last year alone.
NPR NewsListen to NPR's live special coverage of the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary
Voting concludes Tuesday in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary election. Stream NPR's live audio coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET.
NPR NewsExclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.
NPR NewsExclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.
NPR NewsTurkey's parliament votes to let Sweden join NATO
Turkish legislators endorsed Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country's entry into the military alliance.
NPR NewsCharles Osgood, longtime CBS host on TV and radio, has died at 91
Osgood, who anchored CBS Sunday Morning for more than two decades and hosted the long-running radio program The Osgood File, died Tuesday home in New Jersey. The cause was dementia, his family said.