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In his first public remarks since leaving the Justice Department, Smith said he's sad and angry about the dismissals of career public servants and the loss of credibility the DOJ has suffered.
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8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide?
As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.
Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned
Home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic — and have stayed high. For some Americans, making their budget work means having fewer children than they'd envisioned.
White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down
In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows.
For the first time in nearly 6 decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the U.N.
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
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One immigration detainee was killed and two are in critical condition after a shooting at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Wednesday.
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President Trump blamed the Dallas ICE facility shooting on "radical leftists." Juliette Kayyem, a former Homeland Security official, talks about whether the evidence support his claim.
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The latest on a deadly shooting at a Texas ICE detention facility, Ukraine warns Russia's war will spread unless ceasefire is forced, Democrats fight for ACA subsidies as government shutdown looms.
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The latest on a deadly shooting at a Texas ICE detention facility, Ukraine warns Russia's war will spread unless ceasefire is forced, Democrats fight for ACA subsidies as government shutdown looms.
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For the first time in decades, a Syrian leader addressed the U.N. General Assembly. A look at how the former rebel leader transformed himself into a global statesman.
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Officials in Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency after infant mortality rates in the state rose. Doctors and women on the front lines of the crisis discuss the obstacles they face.
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Typhoon Ragasa slammed into southern China Wednesday, unleashing 150 miles per hour wind gusts and torrential rain.
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Ukraine warns that Russia's war will spread unless the Kremlin is forced into a durable ceasefire.
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NPR speaks with William Taylor, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump saying the country could win back land taken by Russia.
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In a press conference this week, President Trump said there's no reason to give babies the Hepatitis B vaccine. But pediatricians and infectious disease experts say this guidance is dangerous.
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One year after mass protests toppled Bangladesh's regime, Muhammad Yunus is leading a nation in transition. He spoke with NPR about the challenges the country still faces.
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With a government shutdown looming, Democrats are pushing to extend key tax credits that keep ACA premiums low. Without them, millions face rate hikes or risk losing their coverage.