'Demure' is Dictionary.com's word of the year. If that's news to you, here's the backstory
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful." ...
Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians
NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians ...
Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights ...
A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather's old office after a little lobbying
After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep.
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The Culture Corner: 35 years of Queen Latifah's 'All Hail the Queen'
35 years ago, hip-hop got a new queen. Queen Latifah released her debut album, All Hail the Queen, in November 1989, and ...
Ocean explorers hoped they photographed Amelia Earhart's plane. Turns out it's a rock
Earhart, her navigator and their plane disappeared during their attempted 1937 circumnavigation of the globe. A deep sea ...
Trump plans to use presidential power known as impoundment to control spending
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has ...
'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington
Actor John David and director Malcolm talk about growing up with their famous father, Denzel Washington, and collaborating with their dad and sister on the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play.
Macy's says an employee hid as much as $154 million in expenses
The employee "intentionally made erroneous accounting accrual entries" to hide millions of dollars, Macy's said. The error ...
NPR's Books We Love returns for its 12th year
November 25, 2024; Washington, D.C. – Books We Love – NPR's annual, interactive reading guide – is back with over 350 new ...
Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle
The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of ...
Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions ...