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Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.
NPR NewsNPR NewsNext steps for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. And, polar vortex to envelop the U.S.
The Israeli security cabinet meeting to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which was delayed yesterday, is set for today. And, frigid temperatures are expected to envelop much of the U.S. next week.
NPR NewsMedicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations -- including Ozempic
On its last weekday in power, the Biden Administration has chosen the next batch of drugs up for price negotiation in Medicare.
NPR NewsHow will Trump's return to the White House change the face of global health?
When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.
NPR NewsSome Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's how
Houses are still standing in the burn zone in Los Angeles, ones that made it through the fires. Experts on the ground are finding those homeowners made some key preparations.
NPR NewsTrump's cabinet pick for Homeland Security is Kristi Noem. Here's what to know
If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
NPR NewsA polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
Bundle up and prepare: People living "basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward" will see extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, a meteorologist says.
NPR NewsDevelopment is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs
The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.
NPR NewsThe surprising reason why the Park Service won't count folks at Trump's inauguration
The National Park Service stays out of the debates about crowd sizes — including for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
NPR NewsWhat's next for Kamala Harris
Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.
NPR NewsWhy Australian Open live streams look like Wii tennis — and what it means for sports
The Australian Open's animated tennis livestreams are making a splash. U.S. leagues have used similar technology to put Simpsons on the football field and superheroes on ice skates.
NPR NewsWhat question stumped a Trump cabinet pick? Find out in the news quiz!
If you've paid attention to the coming inauguration, TikTok drama and the Princess of Wales' health, you'll do pretty well this week.
NPR NewsBiden shortens sentences for nearly 2,500 people, setting a record
Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack cocaine.
NPR NewsCourt sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison
Khan has denied wrongdoing and insisted since his arrest in 2023 that all the charges against him are a plot by rivals to keep him from returning to office.
NPR NewsU.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution
Analysts say the country will burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of heat-trapping emissions.
NPR NewsChina's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy
Rising costs of living are causing young people to put off or rule out marriage and child birth while pursuing higher education and careers.
NPR NewsSpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed
After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk's company confirmed that the spacecraft was destroyed.
NPR NewsICE estimates it would need $26.9 billion to enforce GOP deportation bill
An internal document from Immigration and Customs Enforcement concludes it would be "impossible" for it to enforce the Laken Riley Act without significantly more resources.
NPR NewsTrump's challenge: where to house millions of immigrant detainees
One of the biggest hurdles to carrying out Trump's mass deportation plans is where to house the millions of people who are in the country without legal status. As many prisons and detention centers are already overcrowded, what options are there?
NPR NewsTrump nominee to lead HUD says the agency is failing in its mission
Scott Turner pledged to make HUD programs more streamlined and efficient. He declined to say whether he would oppose major budget cuts to the agency if Trump proposes them again.
NPR NewsAngelenos who didn't have to evacuate are experiencing survivor's guilt from fires
Most people in L.A. did not evacuate -- and many have survivor's guilt. Katia Riddle discusses with Ailsa strategies for Angelenos who are navigating this complicated emotional terrain.
NPR NewsA look back at Deb Haaland's time as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary
The nation's first Indigenous cabinet secretary is wrapping up at the Department of Interior. It's unclear how many of Deb Haaland's reforms will remain intact under Trump.
NPR NewsWill we finally see an end to the war in Gaza?
At the time we publish this episode, Israel's government has yet to accept the terms of the long-negotiated and hard fought ceasefire deal announced yesterday.The deal is still on, but the quarreling over the details demonstrates how difficult it is to keep the agreement on track.On Thursday morning Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a cabinet vote on the deal, accusing Hamas of "reneging" on parts of the agreement. A Hamas official said on social media that the group is committed to the agreement announced Wednesday. After more than 15 long months, tens of thousands dead, and close to 2 million people displaced, will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.org
NPR NewsFreezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration
Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees.
NPR NewsTrump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
Democrats worry the Trump administration will roll back efforts to limit climate change.
NPR NewsWill Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?
Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and scheduled a vote. To understand the politics behind the deal and how the U.S. will be involved in its implementation we hear from Aaron David Miller. He once represented the U.S. in peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can find all our reporting on this conflict at npr.org/mideastupdates
NPR NewsCanadian man's home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike
Joe Velaidum's home security camera captured the instant a meteorite smashed against his home's brick walkway. The video is thought to be the first recorded sound of a meteorite's direct impact.
NPR NewsThe immigration journey: How long does it take to feel like an American?
What does it take to feel like an American - and to be treated like one? Several communities shared their perspectives on the immigrant experience.
NPR NewsCancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women
The American Cancer Society's report shows a mix of lower death rates and rising cancer incidence rates for some groups, especially younger women.
NPR NewsTrump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.