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Neighbors say the restaurant is glorifying people like mob boss Whitey Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi. The bar's ow...

Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Sec...

Federal workers go without pay today. And, NBA stars arrested for illegal gambling

Today, millions of federal workers are missing their first full paycheck since the shutdown began. And, an NBA gambling scandal has led to ...

Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats

Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, add...

Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue

There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing...

Vance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult'

Vice President Vance's scathing remark came as he wrapped up an Israel trip, as the Trump administration attempts to keep up momentum o...

Court to rule on troop deployment. And, a new Pentagon press corps emerges

A court could rule on legal challenges surrounding the National Guard deployments in the coming days. And, a new policy for Pentagon report...

This 'magical' dinosaur specimen emerged from the ground like a polished jewel

A new pachycephalosaur, officially named Zavacephale rinpoche , was described in the journal Nature. The word rinpoche is Tibetan for ...

Greetings from an Indian Railways coach, with spectacular views from Mumbai to Goa

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. ...

American 'Bibisitters' try to keep the Israel-Hamas truce on track

Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowl...

VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House h...

Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as...

Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease. Humans, take note!

One kind of tiny ant can serve as a monumental example for how to keep members of a community safe from pathogens. A new study shows how th...

Shutdown to impact federal workers' pay. And, tensions grow between U.S. and Colombia

Some federal employees may not receive a paycheck this Friday due to the government shutdown. And, tensions between Colombia and the U.S. c...

A theory why the internet is going down the toilet

A new book diagnoses a sickness affecting some of America's biggest companies. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/pTQnPYC

Middle East Institute's Natan Sachs on Israel and the future of the ceasefire deal