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The 2024 Game Awards recap: All winners and most surprising reveals
Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor Re: Fantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.
NPR NewsNPR NewsWray is out. Patel may be in. What's it mean for the FBI?
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced yesterday that he will resign before President-elect Trump takes office. This comes after Trump announced he would appoint loyalist Kash Patel to lead the Bureau.President-elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, held several national security positions in the first Trump administration. Since then, he's found money and attention as a pro-Trump influencer promoting conspiracy theories. What can that tell us about his plans for the FBI?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 NewsWhat was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear
All Things Considered wants to hear your stories. What was your worst year ever, how did you get through it, and what did you learn from it?
NPR NewsAt 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest World Chess Champion ever
Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.
NPR NewsAmericans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?
The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis and comes as populist economic fatigue helped re-elect Donald Trump.
NPR NewsUkraine Struggles to Keep the Power On Under Russian Bombardment
Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missile strikes, often targeting infrastructure like power plants. That has caused Ukrainians to endure power cuts even during the harsh winter. Our correspondent visits a power plant to see what it takes to keep the lights on in war.
NPR NewsTrump invites China's Xi to next month's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is breaking with precedent in inviting a foreign head of state to his inauguration.
NPR NewsFBI missed 'basic step' in its intelligence efforts ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The long-awaited report from DOJ Inspector General office comes nearly four years after a crowd of Donald Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 to try to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden's election win.
NPR NewsThis drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
NPR NewsTrump says Kari Lake will lead Voice of America. He attacked it during his first term
If successful, Trump's move would install a loyalist at the helm of the network. A U.S. judge found Trump appointees illegally violated Voice of America's journalistic independence in his first term.
NPR NewsFAA chief Mike Whitaker announces that he will step down in January
Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some have stayed longer.
NPR NewsAs Time's 'Person of the Year,' Trump outlines his top priorities in lengthy interview
In a wide-ranging and long interview, President-elect Donald Trump tells TIME Magazine his priorities for the first days of his second time at the presidency.
NPR NewsMissing American Travis Timmerman found wandering barefoot outside Damascus
The 29-year-old had last been seen in Budapest, Hungary. He said he was detained earlier this year after crossing into Syria on foot from Lebanon and held in prison until the fall of the Assad regime.
NPR NewsBiden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day
The 1,500 people had been serving long prison sentences that would have been shorter under today's laws and practices. They had been on home confinement since the COVID pandemic.
NPR NewsFBI Director to resign. And, UHC CEO killing brings attention to U.S. life expectancy
Why FBI Director Christopher Wray will step down from the role at the end of Biden's term. And, the UHC CEO killing turns public attention to the U.S. life expectancy and health care.
NPR NewsSome Syrian refugees in Berlin ponder returning post-Assad, others call Germany home
Germany hosts almost a million Syrians who fled war and dictatorship.
NPR NewsSouth Korea's Yoon defends martial law decree as an act of governance
In an address to the nation, President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed the opposition-controlled parliament has been destroying the country's liberal democratic order.
NPR NewsThe Geminids meteor shower peaks at the end of the week. Here's what to expect
The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.
NPR NewsThese neurons in the abdomen help form the gut-brain connection
Scientists have identified two types of brain cells in the abdomen that appear to control different aspects of digestion.
NPR NewsUHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed
The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system's problems are complex and can't be pinned on one player or industry.
NPR NewsDear Life Kit: My daughter was left out of the holiday newsletter — again!
A father wonders why his father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?
NPR NewsThe Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect
Morning Edition host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture.
NPR NewsAn explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
The explosion struck inside the ministry, killing Khalil Haqqani, officials said. His last official photo showed him at a meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister earlier Wednesday.
NPR NewsJudge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
Jimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.
NPR NewsRights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Malian armed forces, the Russia-backed Wagner Group and jihadi groups deliberately killed civilians and burned homes in Mali according to Human Rights Watch.
NPR NewsNorth Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
NPR NewsDrones explainer
The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is "no known threat," but the FBI is still investigating.
NPR NewsMangione investigation latest
The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione's fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.
NPR NewsFBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration
Wray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to "avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray." President-elect Donald Trump has already made a new pick for FBI director.
NPR NewsThe U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?
The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.