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Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday. (Image credit: Hiro Komae)
The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence. (Image credit: Olivia Petter)
by David Folkenflik / 5h
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.
Yesterday
by Saige Miller / 6h
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. (Image credit: Drew Angerer)
Flight data shows the jet dropped at least 9,000 feet over two minutes, then leveled off for several more minutes, before disappearing. (Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard)
Universities have responsibilities when students report sexual assault, even if prosecutors don't bring charges. Attorney Baine Kerr explains how those protections work.
by Scott Simon / 1d
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.
by Scott Simon / 1d
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.
by Scott Simon / 1d
This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display. (Image credit: Allison Robbert)
Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it. (Image credit: Andrew Stelzer for NPR)
by Linda Holmes / 1d
War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.'/> HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.
Oct 2, 2026
by Lennon Sherburne / 1d
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment. (Image credit: Anton Vierietin/Getty Images)
by Joseph Shapiro / 1d
Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care (Image credit: Sophie Park, Kathryn Gamble and Wesley Lapointe for NPR)
by Scott Detrow / 1d
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes. (Image credit: Franco Origlia)
The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
by Catherine Osborn / 1d
Towels and caps for sale depicting Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro are seen in a residential area of BrasÃlia on September 11, 2026. Brazil will hold a presidential elections on October 4, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/7000x4667+0+0/resize/7000x4667!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff3%2
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)
by Esme Nicholson / 1d
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism. (Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year. (Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis)
by Fatma Tanis / 1d
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions. (Image credit: U.S. Office of Foreign Assistance)
by Justin Chang / 2d
NAZA NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi , Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
by Cooper Katz McKim / 2d
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller. (Image credit: David Zalubowski/AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S. (Image credit: George Walker IV)
Oct 1, 2026
by Holly J. Morris / 2d
Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears? (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
by Andrea Hsu / 2d
After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington. (Image credit: Tom Williams)
by Bobby Allyn / 2d
The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.
by Shibani Mahtani / 2d
Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia. (Image credit: AMAURY PAUL)
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time. (Image credit: Ellen Schmidt)
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year. (Image credit: Eric Risberg)
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective? (Image credit: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe)
The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy. (Image credit: Planet Labs PBC)
Citing "exceptional circumstances," a D.C. judge has ruled that the federal government cannot refile its Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn, despite pressure from President Trump to do so. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
by Scott Neuman / 2d
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit. (Image credit: Stephen Maturen)
Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
by Lauren Frayer / 3d
In mother-of-pearl suits, the Pearly Kings used to canvass East London for charity. The most famous one, George Major, died in August. A look back on this larger-than-life figure and the Pearly King tradition. (Image credit: Tony Kershaw)
by Brittney Melton / 3d
What we know so far about the tense moments aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flight. And, the FBI investigates a cyberattack involving sensitive employee data. (Image credit: Erik Marmor)
by Catherine Osborn / 3d
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