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United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues
The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow.
Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy
NPR NewsFormer tabloid publisher details actions on behalf of Trump ahead of 2016 election
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, told prosecutors he killed stories that potentially could have hurt Donald Trump during his run for the White House in 2016.
NPR NewsA Baltimore teacher is accused of using AI to make his boss appear racist
This wild case emphasizes the serious potential for criminal misuse of artificial intelligence that experts have been warning about for some time, one professor said.
NPR NewsAlabama woman who says police assaulted her after calling 911 files federal lawsuit
Twyla Stallworth, a woman from Andalusia, Ala., filed a federal lawsuit against the city, its police department and Grant Barton, the police officer involved in the incident.
NPR NewsWhere can you call an artist on a lobster? Find out in the quiz
Plus, Tesla's next move, Taylor's new record and why zoo animals (sometimes) get weird during eclipses.
NPR NewsChina's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven't shared that evidence with the public.
NPR NewsUkraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over drone threats
Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
NPR NewsHere's why Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an "unprecedented" smear campaign against his wife.
NPR NewsGuatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint
Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children.
NPR News17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.
NPR NewsWhy experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently
Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood.
NPR NewsEmergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply in Idaho under strict abortion law
The number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
NPR NewsKim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform
Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with a four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden.
NPR NewsHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over
Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Financial chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime minister.
NPR NewsVenice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism
The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.
NPR NewsAfter two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still seeing answers from DOJ
More than five years after two 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people, families of the victims are still pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable. They're frustrated by the response.
NPR NewsSome 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform
Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.
NPR NewsHarvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New York overturned
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the former movie mogul had not received a fair trial in 2020 that led to a 23-year sentence, and ordered a new trial.
NPR NewsAn American hostage is seen alive for the first time since Oct. 7 in a Hamas video
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.
NPR NewsHow's your city attracting people downtown these days? NPR wants to hear from you
Many cities are rolling out new events and initiatives to get more people downtown again. We want to hear what's working where you are.
NPR NewsChina launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission
Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.
NPR NewsArizona indicts Trump allies in 'fake elector' scheme; bird flu remnants found in milk
Arizona is now the fourth state to bring "fake elector" charges against Donald Trump's allies. Retail milk has tested positive for bird flu remnants. Here's what to know.
NPR NewsStates find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children
Colorado is looking at ways to weed out false reporting of child abuse and neglect as the number of reports reaches a record high. New York and California are reworking the policies, too.
NPR NewsAmerican Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom
In a complaint to the airline, Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired judge, says that while on a Chicago-to-Phoenix flight, a flight attendant berated her and accused her of slamming the lavatory door.
NPR NewsAmazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing
Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered. The results of the second vote remain inconclusive. The federal government now determines what happens next.
NPR NewsBiden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
The Micron project comes after the White House has announced massive investments for Intel, TSMC and Samsung in recent weeks using funds from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
NPR NewsCaleb Williams, likely top NFL draft pick, traces success to an interception at age 9
Caleb Williams is expected to be taken No. 1 by the Chicago Bears in Thursday's NFL Draft. Williams, who played quarterback at Southern California and Oklahoma, faced challenges at a young age.
NPR NewsHe missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he's going into space
Edward J. Dwight Jr. is set to be on the next Blue Origin rocket into space. The rare opportunity comes more than six decades after he was passed over to become a NASA astronaut.
NPR NewsAnimals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think
After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses.