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Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up
A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.
NPR NewsPeople power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?
The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.
NPR NewsLatinos are the fastest-growing fanbase in the NFL. What's the league's playbook?
The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here's how they've scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.
NPR NewsA pair of satellites will create artificial solar eclipses to study the sun
Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface.
NPR NewsHow AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024
The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters.
NPR NewsFor Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration
In the darkness of winter solstice, pagans celebrate Yule — welcoming longer days to come
NPR NewsThe Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to stabilize defensive lines near the city of Pokrovsk, in the country's east, against Russia's much larger advancing army. We go to the front lines of Pokrovsk, to see how the fight is playing out. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+
NPR NewsA year in radio: Some of the favorite stories from 2024
Some of the All Things Considered staff whose voices you don't always hear on air share their favorite stories that aired on the show in 2024.
NPR NewsWhat happens if Congress doesn't fund the government?
If lawmakers can't reach a deal to avoid a shutdown, many federal workers would be furloughed, while essential functions like Social Security payments would continue.
NPR NewsAdvocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row
Anti-death penalty advocates hope President Biden will grant clemency to 40 people on federal death row. He has already commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others.
NPR NewsAt least one dead and 50 injured after a car plowed into a German Christmas market
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in what authorities suspect was an attack. The driver was arrested.
NPR NewsMalaysia plans to restart a private search for the missing Flight MH370
Over a decade later, none of the bodies of the 239 passengers and crew members abroad have been recovered.
NPR NewsHouse Republicans to move forward with Plan C to fund the government
But several hurdles remain to avert a government shutdown ahead of a Friday midnight deadline.
NPR NewsWhat a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans
Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
NPR NewsOnce again, the debt ceiling is roiling Washington. Here are 4 things to know
Lawmakers will have to authorize additional borrowing to pay the government's bills, but there's no reason it has to be done right away — except for politics.
NPR NewsCFPB sues three top U.S. banks for failing to protect consumers from Zelle fraud
The consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.
NPR NewsAn Indiana man is sentenced to 130 years in prison for murdering 2 teenage girls
Richard Allen, who was convicted in the 2017 killings of two teens who vanished during a winter hike, received the maximum prison sentence in a case that's long cast a shadow over the town of Delphi.
NPR NewsGreat global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us
People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites.
NPR NewsThe world's biggest and oldest iceberg is on the move once again
About the size of Rhode Island, the iceberg known as A23a got stuck in an ocean vortex this summer, spinning in place for months. Now, it's free, and heading back into open Antarctic waters.
NPR NewsGOP stop-gap bill fails, bringing potential shutdown closer. And, NPR's guide to dance
Congress has until midnight tonight to avoid a government shutdown after House Republicans were unable to pass a stop-gap funding bill yesterday. And, tips to improve your dance moves.
NPR NewsStarbucks workers say they will begin a strike in 3 cities on Friday
Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United said in February they had come to common ground in moving forward for the rest of the year. But the union says Starbucks has not kept its end of the commitment.
NPR NewsHistory has never ended, but are we at a crossroads again?
Oxford professor Ben Ansell says we are witnessing a battle between nationalism and liberalism that will write our own time indelibly into the history books of tomorrow.
NPR NewsBig Lots says it is having going-out-of-business sales as it seeks a new buyer
The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through.
NPR NewsSaturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year
Saturday marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. NPR has compiled plenty of expert tips for celebrating the solstice and weathering winter.
NPR News'Bill of the Month': The series that dissects and slashes medical bills
Since 2018, readers and listeners sent KFF Health News-NPR's "Bill of the Month" thousands of questionable bills. Our crowdsourced investigation paved the way for landmark legislation and highlighted cost-saving strategies for all patients
NPR NewsLouisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots
An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.
NPR NewsClimate-warming gas leaks must be fixed by utilities in a new proposed rule
Natural gas utilities likely will face stricter federal regulations for their climate-warming methane emissions. Among the biggest sources of leaks is the meter outside a gas customer's home.
NPR NewsTrump is all about tariffs as he leads a party that used to be all about free trade
Once upon a time, Republicans spoke of free trade in glowing terms. With his constant threats of tariffs and a history of implementing them, President-elect Donald Trump has flipped that on its head.
NPR NewsTrump's reelection victory pushes some LGTBQ Minneapolis residents to safety training
For some marginalized communities the second Trump term is fraught with fears over personal safety. In Minneapolis, one organization is helping with de-escalation services and gun training.