NPR News
Explore the headlines trending nationally and internationally with the latest from NPR. Every day, NPR connects with millions of Americans to explore the news, ideas and what it means to be human.
Elaine McMillion Sheldon for PBS Frontline
Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.
Sandy Speiser
/
Courtesy of Sony Legacy
Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in the United States. But it's often only an afterthought in the public debate about gun violence.
NPR suspends veteran editor as it grapples with his public criticism
NPR has suspended Senior Editor Uri Berliner after he wrote an essay accusing the public radio network of becoming too progressive in its news coverage and losing the public's trust.
Senate trial on Mayorkas set to start, but Democrats are likely to dispose of charges
On Tuesday House impeachment managers will deliver the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate.
Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants
The case tests the statute used to prosecute hundreds of defendants charged with invading the Capitol to stop the counting of electoral ballots for president in 2020.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are selected in the first round of the WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history during her time as a student, while Angel Reese led the SEC division in points and rebounds for two seasons.
-
In his first solo outing, the rapper breaks free of the stifling expectations set by the experimental music of his group in pursuit of a pure love of rapping. -
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a path forward on aid to Ukraine and Israel after months of delay because of GOP divisions. Iran's attack on Israel increased pressure on Congress to act.
-
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Jameson Dow at Electrek about what's behind the layoffs at Tesla.
-
NPR's Michel Martin talks with GOP strategist Brendan Buck about House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to hold separate votes on Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan aid.
-
Right in the middle of Billy Joel's signature tune "Piano Man" the network cut away for local news in the Eastern and Central time zones. CBS will rebroadcast the whole show this Friday night.
-
College basketball's all-time leading scorer was selected by the Fever as the first pick in the draft. It's hoped her popularity can lead to increased viewership for the nearly 30-year-old league.
-
Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Homecare and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping, weighs in on whether dishes should be rinsed before they go into the dishwasher.
-
Flying with your dog can be stressful — but now there's a private jet service for the discerning dog. It's called Bark Air.
-
NPR's Michel Martin talks to gun violence researcher Garen Wintemute about the effectiveness of stricter guidelines and laws for firearms.
-
The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays. The Senate will begin impeachment proceedings for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
-
Iran says its attack against Israel was a success. The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine. Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute Jan. 6 defendants.
-
A race-based calculation to determine kidney function left many Black patients lower on the transplant waitlist than they should have been. NPR's A Martinez talks to one man who was moved ahead.
