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5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. A...

6 days ago
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to...

6 days ago
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collap...

6 days ago
How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery

How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery

Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to hi...

1 week ago
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers

As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers

Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like ...

1 week ago
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health th...

1 week ago
Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain

Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain

Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive....

1 week ago
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week

We learned 5 important things about the economy this week

From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in eco...

1 week ago
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well

The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls'...

1 week ago
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would so...

1 week ago
Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln

Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln

Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic la...

1 week ago
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain t...

1 week ago
Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram

Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram

Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get...

1 week ago
ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheri...

1 week ago
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerge...

1 week ago
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump's administration failed to pro...

1 week ago
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election

Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election

The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in th...

1 week ago
Feds probe 'mention markets' amid White House Kalshi controversy

Feds probe 'mention markets' amid White House Kalshi controversy

Betting on what people say is becoming an increasingly popular category of prediction market sites. Now, federal officia...

1 week ago
Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back

Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back

The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months a...

1 week ago
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial

Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial

A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derai...

1 week ago
Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest

Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest

The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories....

1 week ago
By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea

By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea

Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy...

1 week ago
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill

Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill

The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan....

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Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves

Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves

Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its offi...

1 week ago
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But...

1 week ago
U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'

U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an Am...

1 week ago
Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast

Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast

Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military...

1 week ago
Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century

As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's fir...

1 week ago
Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path o...

1 week ago
ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant d...

1 week ago
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts

Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts

The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Tr...

1 week ago
Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children

Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children

Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and...

1 week ago
Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?

Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?

Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy...

1 week ago
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall

Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall

Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it ...

1 week ago
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Yesterday's primaries provided more insight into what voters in both parties want from their new leaders. And, Trump sec...

1 week ago
Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America

Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America

After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in...

1 week ago
Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro ...

1 week ago
How a road could change West Africa's urban future

How a road could change West Africa's urban future

A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequentia...

1 week ago
Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states

Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states

Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties...

1 week ago
In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated ...

1 week ago