Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump archU.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at npr.org
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreadsPennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Oct 25 26October 25, 2026Article at npr.org
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claimsThe 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs. Oct 24 26October 24, 2026Article at npr.org
What does a White House press secretary do?Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role. Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at npr.org
At least 4 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and AlabamaHurricane Isaias is linked to at least four deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama. More than 390,000 people were without power as of Sunday morning. Oct 11 26October 11, 2026Article at npr.org
Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prisonPike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at npr.org
Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czarTrump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence. Oct 04 26October 04, 2026Article at npr.org
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastlineSo far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders. Sep 27 26September 27, 2026Article at npr.org
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdownPresident Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development. Sep 13 26September 13, 2026Article at npr.org
Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illnessThe Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out. Sep 12 26September 12, 2026Article at npr.org
Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs On US, Trumpapalooza Convention, Miami Cargo Plane CrashCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods took effect at midnight, matching President Trump’s latest duties after talks collapsed last month.Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for an unusual midterm convention headlined both nights by President Trump, who wants voters to pretend he is on the ballot as the party looks to energize voters ahead of the midterm election.Investigators recovered the flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runwa Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at npr.org
Officials say victims in Miami airport crash were in vehicles when they were hitAviation officials investigating Sunday's crash at the Miami International Airport say the victims were in their vehicles when they were hit. Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at npr.org
Federal aviation investigators look into deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in MiamiFederal aviation investigators are searching for answers following a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport Sunday that killed five people and injured at least five others. Sep 07 26September 07, 2026Article at npr.org
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airportVideo showed thick smoke rising from the plane crash of the Boeing 767 that the Federal Aviation Administration says overran the airport runway in Miami. Sep 06 26September 06, 2026Article at npr.org
U.S. and Iran trade attacks on ships as fighting flares up againU.S. and Iran trade attacks on ships as fighting flares up again Sep 06 26September 06, 2026Article at npr.org
Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from NepalFour days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing. Aug 30 26August 30, 2026Article at npr.org
Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after stormA round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11 Aug 23 26August 23, 2026Article at npr.org
As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.The U.S. has now imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match those tariffs "dollar for dollar" starting Sept. 8. Aug 23 26August 23, 2026Article at npr.org
Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from LalaMore than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA. Aug 23 26August 23, 2026Article at npr.org
Multiple people dead as flooding continues in IndianaSome parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater. Aug 16 26August 16, 2026Article at npr.org