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Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show's top prize
Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.
NPR NewsNPR NewsPutin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
Putin said his military may use another of its new hypersonic missiles to target government or official buildings in Kyiv, in response to Ukraine's continued use of American and British weapons.
NPR NewsIsrael and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Here's what it says
The ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel brokered by the United States and France was characterized by President Biden as an attempt to deliver a "permanent cessation of hostilities."
NPR NewsA social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world
A social media ban for children under 16 will become first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
NPR NewsLebanon says 2 hurt as Israeli troops fire after truce with Hezbollah
The Israeli military said it had fired at people trying to return to certain areas of southern Lebanon on the second day of a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group.
NPR NewsCome for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?
Mall of America's recipe for success includes an amusement park, pop-up stores, weddings and raves. Can local malls take a page from the country's largest shopping center?
NPR NewsConcerned about arguments at Thanksgiving? NPR readers give tips to help
Many topics have divided the nation recently. NPR asked readers for insights into how they handle divisive conversations over the holidays. Here are the tips they provided.
NPR News'Tired. Damn tired.' Some Black women are processing the grief of a Kamala Harris loss
Most Black women voters supported Kamala Harris in her presidential run against Donald Trump. Now some say they are pulling back, to rest and mourn.
NPR NewsReturn to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)
In an episode we first posted in January, we go to the West African country of Ghana. The Ghanaian government began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.
NPR NewsZuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that Zuckerberg and Trump met on Wednesday, saying he was invited for dinner with the president-elect to talk about the incoming administration.
NPR NewsTrump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.
NPR NewsCourt backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico border
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass, Texas.
NPR NewsHere's why bird flu fears are intensifying
Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge.
NPR NewsA TikTok sale under Trump? Experts say it could actually happen this time
Will TikTok be sold? The question has been asked before, during Trump's first term. But now, the situation has changed considerably.
NPR NewsFederal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News
A judge threw out a suit against Fox News by a former Trump supporter who said he got death threats when the network aired false conspiracy theories about his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
NPR NewsThe world welcomes the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but worries remain
Celebratory gunfire rang out in Beirut to mark the start of a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to end almost 14 months of fighting.
NPR NewsIs 'Do Unto Others' the way to bridge the political divide?
On a Sunday in mid-July, Pastor Chris Morgan welcomed worshipers to Christ United Methodist Church in suburban Pittsburgh with a simple message.That Sunday was particularly difficult.A day earlier, a man had nearly assassinated then-candidate Donald Trump forty miles north in Butler. Morgan asked people to pray for Trump and those killed and injured in the shooting, and asked the congregation to pray for the family of the shooter.Morgan had already planned a sermon series, called Do Unto Others, to deal with the nation's — and his congregation's — political divisions ahead of Election Day. NPR's Frank Langfitt went to Christ Church the weekend before Election Day – and the weekend after – to see if the efforts there made a difference. As Americans prepare to come together at Thanksgiving, how do we bridge this country's political divide? And can we? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
NPR NewsHow to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition 100 years in the making
Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.
NPR NewsChina has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.
In a statement to NPR, a State Department spokesperson said all the "wrongfully detained" Americans in China are now home.
NPR NewsThe National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.
NPR NewsA Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are in dispute. This has been the case for hundreds of years, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.
NPR NewsOver 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.
NPR NewsTraffic citations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill are dropped
Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt in September. The citations were dismissed after the officers involved did not appear in court.
NPR NewsMore deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
NPR NewsIsrael and Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect. And, TSA-approved Thanksgiving foods
Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah begins their ceasefire, but many remain displaced. And, if you are traveling for the holidays here are the foods you can bring through TSA.
NPR NewsPHOTOS: A drone's eye view of 'foodscapes,' from cattle to soybeans to shrimp
Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet: A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.
NPR NewsAfter turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
NPR NewsAfter turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
NPR NewsPakistan ends lockdown of its capital after dispersing Imran Khan supporters
The operation came hours after thousands of Khan supporters broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and clashed with security forces.
NPR NewsBrazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer.