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Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Jamison was a dance star who led the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to new heights.
NPR NewsNPR NewsIt was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel
In the first interview about his new book The City and its Uncertain Walls, the celebrated author also talks with NPR about his age and finding beauty in isolation.
NPR NewsWhat to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump's ‘border czar'
Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.
NPR NewsTrump taps House Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador
Stefanik, who is the House Republican Conference Chair, has been a key ally of Trump’s over the years and was reported to have been a contender as his running mate during the presidential election.
NPR NewsThe fight over control of the House. And, veterans stung by botched home program
These races will determine who controls the House. Plus, an NPR investigation found thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages and now a rescue plan cannot help them all.
NPR NewsTrump’s reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations
Trump’s return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives.
NPR NewsAlzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent
A study of cells from 84 brains finds that Alzheimer's has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially vulnerable.
NPR NewsAlzheimer’s timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent
A study of cells from 84 brains finds that Alzheimer’s has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially vulnerable.
NPR NewsWisconsin high court to hear arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday on whether a law that legislators adopted more than a decade before the Civil War bans abortion and can still be enforced.
NPR NewsIsrael's fired defense minister slams Netanyahu on his last day
Israel's ousted defense minister says the military achieved all of its Gaza objectives, and the prime minister held up a cease-fire deal that would have ended the war and freed remaining hostages.
NPR NewsMore young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it
More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29.
NPR NewsBiden was given a film camera. The result? A new, intimate view of the White House
The creators behind the viral TikTok account @lifeonfilm.27 give film cameras to strangers all over the world. In September, they handed one to one of the most powerful men in the world.
NPR NewsIt’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded
An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them. A rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluding many vets who need help.
NPR NewsWhen her key broke in the ignition, a car thief saved the day
After her car key broke, Betsy Cornwell was stranded and all alone. Then the unlikeliest of heroes came to her aid.
NPR NewsA human bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time
A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.
NPR NewsHaiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process
It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn't held democratic elections in years in a large part due to the soaring levels of gang violence.
NPR NewsArrest made in Tuskegee University shooting that left 1 dead, 16 injured
The incident follows a string of other recent deadly shootings surrounding homecoming events at schools in Southern states.
NPR NewsAir quality warnings in New York and New Jersey as parks worker dies fighting fire
A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday.
NPR News'Saturday Night Live' cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his ‘enemies list’
The cast of Saturday Night Live jokingly touted their support for Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk in their first episode since Trump's re-election this week.
NPR NewsBobby Allison, one of the all-time great NASCAR drivers, has died at age 86
Bobby Allison, whose life was full of tragedy even as he became one of the most celebrated NASCAR drivers of all time, died on Saturday. The Hall of Famer was 86.
NPR NewsIsrael’s ousted defense minister says the military has done all it can in Gaza
On his last day in office, Israel’s outed defense minister offered a revealing glimpse into the war in Gaza – and the decision maker he holds responsible for holding up a ceasefire deal.
NPR NewsHow one Ukrainian chef is fighting for culinary independence
In a cookbook forged during the war with Russia, a Ukrainian celebrity chef uses cuisine to "continue the story of Ukraine."
NPR NewsIn 2016, NPR talked to 2 young Hillary fans. How do they feel after this election?
Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton supporters gathered at her alma mater hoping to celebrate the election of first female U.S. president. We tracked down two of the tiniest fans to check back in.
NPR NewsAnn Patchett finds bits of Catholicism and America appalling: 'But I am those things'
Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as much as any person did.
NPR NewsThis lawyer is fighting defamation lawsuits that can silence sexual assault victims
Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in retaliation, advocates say. Law professor Victoria Burke wants to change that.
NPR NewsThis 72-year-old retreat 'feels like another home' for Ukrainian Americans
The Soyuzivka Ukrainian Heritage Center, a resort that sits about two and a half hours northwest of New York City, in Kerhonkson, N.Y., provides a place that "feels like another home" for thousands of Ukrainian Americans every year.
NPR NewsThe story of White House 'trophy terms' offers a cautionary tale
The lessons of history about second-term presidents and second-term Republicans in particular are not just the stuff of textbooks. They can offer guidance and perhaps even temper expectations.
NPR NewsSlower winds aid firefighters battling destructive blaze in Southern California
Firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend.
NPR NewsDonald Trump wins Arizona
Arizona was that last state to be called by the Associated Press in the presidential race. It brings Trump's total electoral vote count to 312, with 226 for Vice President Harris.
NPR NewsThe 2025 Grammy nominations are out. Here are the big takeaways
Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.