Biden administration rule aims to better protect miners
A new Biden administration rule aims to better protect miners and taxpayers by reforming liability requirements for mining companies.
Some U.S. cities see increase in marriages before start of Trump administration
Some U.S. cities are seeing a bump in marriage licenses. Same-sex couples and couples with mixed immigration status are among those heading to the altar before the start of the Trump administration.
Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billion
The Mega Millions prize has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion, which could be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years
Crime has been dropping, nationally — but car jackings remain higher than before the pandemic. A new study analyzes the data on this crime, which may have finally peaked in 2024.
Longtime captain’s retirement begins a new chapter for a West Virginia ferry ride
The longtime pilot of the only Ohio River ferry in West Virginia is retiring. We’ll take a ride with him.
Holiday trivia: Do you know your ho ho ho?
NPR’s A Martinez and Steve Inskeep answer holiday trivia questions from “Southern Living Magazine” senior editor Betsy Cribb Watson.
Hundreds of giant nutcrackers help to revive an Ohio city’s downtown
Community leaders in Stubenville, Ohio, celebrate the holidays by decorating main street with hundreds of giant nutcrackers. The Christmas attraction is helping to bring the downtown back to life.
After 35 years, Sister Mary is leaving Project HOME, but continuing her mission
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Sister Mary Scullion, the co-founder, executive director and president of Project H.O.M.E. about stepping down after 35 years at the organization she co-founded.
Starbucks baristas’ ‘strike before Christmas’ has reached hundreds of U.S. stores
Starbucks’ union says workers are walking off the job at some 300 — out of over 10,000 — stores across the U.S. as contract negotiations falter. The company urges it to return to the bargaining table.
A clash of rival Christmas conifers in California
The northern California coast is home to the tallest trees in the world, but a rivalry over who has the tallest decorated tree is brewing.
In a year of tough news, these are some of the stories that made us smile in 2024
Whether we were paying attention or not, 2024 was filled with good news. In case you weren’t, NPR’s member stations have been keeping track. Here are some of the stories that made us smile this year.
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