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U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich has now spent a whole year jailed in Russia
It's been a year since Russia detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying allegations.
NPR NewsNPR News'Oppenheimer' finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
The film's release in Japan, more than eight months after it opened in the U.S., had been watched with trepidation because of the sensitivity of the subject matter.
NPR NewsGeorgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
Republicans in Georgia have repeatedly floated election changes in the wake of false claims by former President Donald Trump and other Republicans that he lost Georgia in 2020 because of fraud.
NPR NewsThe Texas attorney general is investigating a supplier of Boeing 737 parts
In January, a door plug flew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane during a flight, leaving a hole in the fuselage, some of which are produced by Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
NPR NewsA bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people
An 8-year-old child is only survivor. The passengers were headed to an Easter festival before the bus plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames.
NPR NewsBiden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
A star-studded cast appeared with the former presidents and Biden, including Mindy Kaling, Ben Platt and Stephen Colbert hosting the event.
NPR News'Green bubble shaming' at play in DOJ suit against Apple
Android users have long complained that texting someone with an iPhone on iMessage is an unpleasant experience. The Justice Department argues it is also an example of anti-competitive behavior.
NPR NewsThe Story of an Israeli Man Taken Hostage By Hamas, Now Free
We hear the story of an Israeli man taken captive by Hamas on October 7th. He was freed by Israeli special forces 129 days later and talks about his ordeal. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
NPR NewsPort workers in Baltimore face uncertain future
Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday. Questions continue about what's ahead.
NPR NewsFamilies in Honduras, Mexico mourn victims of bridge collapse in Baltimore
38-year-old Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval came to the U.S. to make something of himself and to help his family in Honduras. He was one the workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed.
NPR NewsBiden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
Among the changes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.
NPR NewsMilky Way black hole has 'strong, twisted' magnetic field in mesmerizing new image
The polarized light image gives us a "new view of the monster lurking at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy," according to the European Southern Observatory.
NPR NewsHouse will send impeachment articles against Mayorkas to Senate on April 10
The House passed the two articles along party lines in February, but proceedings stalled amid government funding negotiations.
NPR NewsLife Kit's tips of the month: On seafood labels, eye strain and sibling relationships
Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.
NPR NewsHere's how to set your reading goals and read more books in 2024
Experts say it's better to set a goal you can stick to and make reading more of a community affair.
NPR NewsThe piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k
The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.
NPR NewsNext U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
NPR NewsA Baltimore bridge collapse timeline; Disney and DeSantis settle legal battle
Two bodies were recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse and investigators released a timeline of events. The Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled their lawsuits.
NPR NewsFractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans
The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities.
NPR NewsCan grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us
After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in Italy.
NPR NewsLegal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why
Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to deploy troops on American soil without guard rails or proper oversight from Congress.
NPR NewsChevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told
Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.
NPR NewsSam Bankman-Fried is about to get sentenced for his FTX crimes. Here's what to know
Prosecutors are asking for 40 to 50 years, citing the severity of Bankman-Fried's crimes. Lawyers of the disgraced former head of FTX are asking for far less.
NPR NewsWhy a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coal
Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
NPR News'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza
Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
NPR NewsFor Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
NPR News'Worry' is a disturbing and honest picture of what it's like to be in your 20s
Alexandra Tanner's debut novel, Worry, centers two sisters in their 20s struggling with the love, anxieties and truths that they hold about each other.
NPR NewsSome foreign-made cars might be delayed as auto companies figure out port deliveries
The deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse blocked off much of Baltimore's harbor, which handles more cars and trucks than any other U.S. port. Companies have some options to keep imports coming.
NPR NewsIn Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
NPR NewsCalifornia judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman
A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.