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Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia’s siege of Pokrovsk tightens
Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold on to the key city of Pokrovsk, in one of the fiercest battles in eastern Ukraine, but commanders admit the Russians have more troops and firepower.
FBI now says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14 people, acted alone, the FBI said Thursday.
Cybertruck driver had likely self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, sheriff says
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff Kevin McMahill says the driver, Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, sustained the wound prior to the Cybertruck explosion in front of Trump's Las Vegas hotel.
An ‘Arctic outbreak’ will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare
Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
The pair led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
DNA reveals secrets of Australia’s elusive marsupial mole
Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusory animals, the marsupial mole.
An armed man kills at least 10 people in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said.
Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
Lights returned to households as well as to Puerto Rico's hospitals, water plants and sewage facilities after the massive outage that exposed the persistent electricity problems plaguing the island.
Here’s what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans
In the early hours of New Year's Day, a truck rammed into crowds on the French Quarter's heavily foot-trafficked street. Police are looking into whether the suspect had ties to any terror groups.
1 dead, 7 injured after Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside the hotel on Wednesday morning, authorities say. One person died inside the vehicle, while seven who were nearby received minor injuries.
The Sugar Bowl is postponed to Thursday after the deadly attack in New Orleans
The new kickoff time for the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs is 3:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, according to the Sugar Bowl as of Wednesday evening.
Photos: Scenes after attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day
Authorities say the driver drove around a barricade and plowed through a crowd along Bourbon Street, the city's iconic stretch of bars and hotels near the French Quarter.
21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage.
New Orleans mayor says New Year’s Day incident was a ‘terrorist attack’
A vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' famed Canal and Bourbon Street in the first hours of New Year's Day. The FBI is investigating the incident.
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
Outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness are surging both at sea and on land. Here's what to know.
Life Kit’s guide to a successful Dry January
It is officially 2025 and 'Life Kit' is kicking the year off with a series to help people complete Dry January successfully. And, a look ahead for this year from pop culture to politics.
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired
Among the hardest-hit will be Moldova, which has brought in emergency measures as residents brace for a harsh winter and looming power cuts.
New Year’s resolution ideas: 25 fun and practical goals to reach for in 2025
Can't think of a good New Year's resolution? We've got suggestions. Whether it's to stay out of debt or get your first tattoo, our expert guides can help make your goals a reality.
Look up! Here’s what’s to watch for in space in 2025
In the New Year, there will be supermoons, meteor showers and other exciting celestial events.
A look at the Aztec Rebels, a family-oriented motorcycle club based in the Bronx
The Aztec Rebels are a motorcycle club based out of the South Bronx where Eddie Lucero, the club's president, says you can be a family man and a leader in your community.
Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment
Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation.
Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
Before Tuesday, North Carolina had 136 offenders on death row, among the top 5 largest death rows in the U.S. Gov. Roy Cooper's office said it had received clemency petitions from 89 of them.
Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity
In the wake of Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni, more actresses are speaking up about their own similar experiences on set.
Syria’s U.S.-trained opposition fighters wait to learn of their role in a new Syria
Former opposition groups — some of whom are U.S.-trained — will be knitted together into new Syrian security forces organized by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
After 8 years, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement
The couple married in 2014, but separated two years later. A lengthy legal battle ensued over custody of their children and the future of their once-shared Château Miraval.
Northern lights may brighten some New Year’s skies over the U.S.
The northern lights could be visible Tuesday night and Wednesday night over the Northern Hemisphere due to a geomagnetic storm.
Power outage hits nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve
More than 1.3 million people were plunged into darkness early Tuesday. Failure of an underground power line is believed to be the cause and repairs could take up to two days.
What was ‘Disease X’ and what can we learn from it?
Four weeks after a puzzling outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has identified the cause.
New technology gives hope to save endangered right whales
Conservationists are getting better at monitoring the movement of the highly endangered right whale. They hope it will encourage ships to slow down in an effort to save the species.
9 unexpected things we learned about mental health and our brains in 2024
NPR's health reporters followed the emerging science on what keeps our brains and our minds healthy. Here are highlights of the studies that piqued our readers' interest the most.
From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws
It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave.
Reporters’ notebook: revisiting Afghan refugees starting anew in the U.S.
NPR reporters revisit Afghans who fled their home country after Taliban's takeover in the summer of 2021.
