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After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next.
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As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the future of forecasting is AI
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.
The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.
Trump plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft
A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus.
Trump administration pausing all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to retired Gen. James Hoyer of the West Virginia National Guard following Wednesday's shooting that left one guardsperson dead and another critically injured.
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Authorities say the suspect who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. Here's how that city is reacting.
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Afghans seeking asylum say they're stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.
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Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.
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We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.
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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.
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Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.
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Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.
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Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.
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We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what's next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.
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The holiday shopping season is upon us. We share some tips from pros on how to get the most for your dollars.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Denis Leary about his role in the new Christmas comedy "Oh. What. Fun."