Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha. Hundreds of homes and other structures have been damaged.
Secretary Blinken talked economy, security and AI during trip to China
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are engaging in talks over issues of economic development, global security, AI and more.
A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in ‘Nowhere Special’
A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he’s searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son.
A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio
San Antonio’s charreada or traditional Mexican rodeo originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. The unique rodeo tradition has taken deep roots in the American Southwest.
The latest on student debt relief — and how young voters are feeling about it
A look at where things stand on student loan forgiveness — and how Republicans and Democrats differ on whether to offer debt relief to student borrowers.
In Columbia University’s protests of 1968 and 2024, what’s similar — and different
There are parallels between the two high-profile events, most starkly the proliferation of similar protests around the country. But key differences set them apart.
Helping women get better sleep by calming the relentless ‘to-do lists’ in their heads
A recent survey found that Americans’ sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived demographics.
How NPR decides the words we use to describe war
In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We’re pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don’t hear — from NPR.
The U.S. hasn’t stopped aid for Israeli troops accused of human rights violations
The State Department has found that some Israeli units were responsible for gross violations of human rights, but so far has stopped short of restricting U.S. aid to them.
The latest on college campuses as protests continue
At some college campuses, protesters have called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas and divestment of endowment money invested in companies that provide military support to Israel.
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.
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