FIFA head says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new peace prize

President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino pose for a photo in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.

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What to know about the deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.

The plane crashed and burst into flames on Tuesday in Louisville, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 20 others. The disaster also shut down the largest UPS package distribution hub.

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Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and others set up a box trap to capture bears in Kazuno, Akita prefecture, northern Japan on Wednesday.

The deployment comes following a surge of bear attacks in Japan's northern Akita prefecture.

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Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe

This courtroom sketch depicts former FBI Director James Comey, second from left, and his attorneys Jessica Carmichael, seated left, and Patrick J. Fitzgerald, standing right, during his arraignment at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tyler Lemons, is seated right.

The judge ordered prosecutors to produce evidence by the end of the day on Thursday following concerns that the Justice Department was trying to "indict first" and investigate second.

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After battering the Philippines, deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward Vietnam

Residents walk along debris along a shoreline after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused devastation in communities at Talisay City, Cebu province, central Philippines, on Wednesday.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces.

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FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy (left) and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Wednesday that the FAA will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

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Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for a secure briefing with lawmakers and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on November 5, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats.

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NYC's next mayor is a democratic socialist. What does that mean?

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds hands with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a campaign rally in October. All three identify as democratic socialists.

Democratic socialism doesn't have a one-size-fits-all definition. But its proponents emphasize a stronger role for the government over the economy to benefit the public.

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A declaration of famine is rare. It's now happened twice in 2025, this time in Sudan

In this photo from August, aid is distributed to Sudanese in Ombada, who had returned after being displaced by the ongoing civil war. As hunger has continued to mount, a global body has now declared that there is famine in Sudan.

Famine declarations are relatively rare. But the leading international authority on hunger crises this week declared that regions of war-torn Sudan face catastrophic shortages of food.

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Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters during a press briefing at the White House in June 2025.

The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.

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Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of the Trump administration

At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 5:03 PM

Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer

Fallen leaves show their autumn colors as they float on a puddle on a rainy morning in Overland Park, Kan. Researchers have yet to agree on why some trees

The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 4:55 PM

Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania

"I Voted" stickers are being prepared at a vote center in Los Angeles, on November 4, 2025, where where Proposition 50 passed as the only measure in the state

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 2:42 PM

Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa, where spring bursts with jacaranda blooms

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 12:29 PM

5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station on Nov. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. Virginians hit the polls on Election Day to pick their next governor.

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 11:32 AM

Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she'll defy Trump's 'bad policies'

Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia

Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she's ready to push back on President Trump's "bad policies" for the sake of Virginians.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 11:31 AM

Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership' in face of Trump's challenges

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks during an election night party in East Brunswick, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 11:00 AM

FEMA promised funds to tsunami-proof an Oregon hospital. That money is MIA

Erik Thorsen, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Ore., stands on the hospital roof overlooking the construction. The project, designed to fortify the building in the event of an earthquake and provide shelter during a tsunami, is proceeding — even without funds promised from the federal government.

The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:25 AM

Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams

In this photo released by the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, luxury sport vehicles are parked at one of the seized properties which belongs to the suspected head of a criminal scamming syndicate, in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans

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Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.

NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

Yes, Trump's tariffs are raising billions -- but at a steep economic cost

President Trump has imposed the highest tariffs since the Great Depression. About half those import taxes are being challenged this week at the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional.

Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares

The federal government has been shut down since Congress failed to pass a spending bill on Oct. 1.

As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

From Abigail to Zohran, here's what you need to know about the 2025 elections

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station on Nov. 4, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

As the U.S. government shutdown enters a record 36th day, air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay, are feeling the squeeze.

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

How an enduring debate over healthcare sparked a now record-long shutdown

From left, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., step away from reporters following a Republican policy lunch at U.S. Capitol on Oct. 15, 2025.

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?

The Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Iowa has seen a sharp increase in births since a neighboring rural hospital stopped delivering babies. For more than a year, the hospital has been trying to hire two doctors who can do obstetrics.

Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNS per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs

The sun sets the day before the Supreme Court on Oct 6 in Washington, D.C.

The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 8:13 AM

Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

FILE - Commander Jared Isaacman speaks at a news conference after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center, Aug. 19, 2024.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire's nomination because of concerns about his political leanings.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 7:56 AM

Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people.

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NPR NewsNov 5, 2025, 4:01 AM

California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a campaign event for Proposition 50 on Saturday in Los Angeles. Newsom has been the driving force behind the ballot measure, as a way for California Democrats to fight back in the redistricting battle initiated by President Trump.

California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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