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US health authorities are maintaining their focus on lettuce supplied by a major producer as the likely culprit in a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite a recent retraction of a key laboratory finding.
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on a Mississippi island has ignited powerful calls for justice from civil rights leaders, as his family grapples with unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance and discovery.
The mysterious death of an Australian teenager on a remote US island has sparked an international outcry, with civil rights leaders joining the family's plea for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.
As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary, Indigenous communities like the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma are confronting a complex legacy, marked by forced displacement and the enduring fight for cultural recognition.
The World Cup's inaugural halftime show brought a global superstar lineup to Sydney, but with President Trump in attendance, the spectacle quickly took on an unexpected political hue, raising eyebrows and prompting debate both on and off the field.
As the FIFA World Cup concludes, Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States is poised to capitalise on renewed football fervour, hoping to convert casual viewers into lifelong fans and solidify the sport's place in the American psyche.
Football fans globally are bracing for a final for the ages as Argentina, led by the incomparable Lionel Messi, takes on a rejuvenated Spain, spearheaded by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, in the FIFA World Cup decider.
Controversial social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami, with British prosecutors now seeking their extradition to face grave allegations of rape and human trafficking.
The FIFA Women's World Cup, currently captivating Australia, is not just about thrilling goals and nail-biting finishes. It's a powerful spectacle reshaping perceptions, particularly regarding women's fervent, sometimes overlooked, passion for the beautiful game.
A year after devastating floods ravaged Texas's picturesque Hill Country, residents grapple with enduring trauma and the long road to recovery, as recent downpours reawaken painful memories.
A fatal shooting in Maine involving a US federal immigration agent, already under scrutiny for a second deadly incident, has been complicated by revelations of prior domestic violence allegations against the officer involved.
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has offered a raw and candid account of his decades-long struggle with addiction and the intense political scrutiny that has shadowed his every move, in a recent interview with NPR.
Portland, Oregon, is witnessing a vibrant fusion of ecology and performance art, as two drag artists are leading extraordinary nature walks that blend environmental education with dazzling theatrical flair, challenging conventional notions of outdoor exploration.
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the offic
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part
Dozens of U.S. cities are dealing with poor air quality, as wildfires smoke turns skies hazy and orange. Conditions won't improve until the weekend, prompting officials to urge people to stay indoors.
Plus: Jurassic Park, U.K. politics, conspiracy theories, Pete Hegseth and numismatics.
Trump raises claims that U.S. voting systems are vulnerable in speech, election experts say the speech and released unclassified docs provide no evidence, dangerous floods sweep parts of Texas.
NPR's Frank Langfitt tries his hand at catching crabs on the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland has more than 5,000 commercial licenses, but tens of thousands more crab for fun.
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator has been accused of profiting off of his access to the president's prepared remarks by placing bets on the prediction market site Kalshi.
A father and son discuss an old Alaskan whaling tradition known as the blanket toss.
Some Texas towns have seen more than 20 inches of rain since the start of the week. Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwater and at least two people have lost their lives.
The ICE agent who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine is an Army veteran and former cop. Those closest to him say he's a violent person, struggles with mental health and never should've had a gun.
Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last
It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.
The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
Secretary Pete Hegseth says members of the military over 30 years old should be screened for low testosterone, but what is the evidence for doing this?
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed s
Attorney general nominee faces tough questions during confirmation hearing, Trump's notice to resume Iran war comes at tense political moment, director of national security nominee faces lawmakers.
