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- Atlanta Braves visit White House to celebrate World Series victory with President Joe Biden President Joe Biden will welcome the Atlanta Braves to the White House Monday to commemorate the team's 2021 World Series championship.
- Bodies of man, woman found on MBTA train tracks in Boston suburb Quincy The bodies of a man and woman were found on the MBTA's red line tracks in the Boston suburb of Quincy on Monday morning.
- U.S. sets record for export of refined petroleum products World energy supplies are at a premium due to Western-backed sanctions on Russia, but exports from the United States are helping offset some of the pain.
- Hurricane Ian strengthening as it bears down on western Cuba Hurricane Ian was expected to strengthen Monday as it barreled toward western Cuba, which is expected to face risks of serious wind and storm impacts, the National Hurricane Center said.
- Kamala Harris talks China aggression in Taiwan Strait with Japan’s prime minister Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Monday to discuss China's recent aggression in the Taiwan Strait and to condemn North Korea's recent ballistic missile launch.
- 2 U.S. veterans captured by Russia in Ukraine return home Two U.S. military veterans who were captured by Russian forces while fighting alongside Ukraine have returned home, according to a statement from one of their families.
- California police arrest man plotting to conduct 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting Authorities in Northern California arrested a 37-year-old man Sunday on suspicion of planning to commit a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting.
- More than 780K people without power in Puerto Rico a week after Fiona More than 780,000 people were without power in Puerto Rico on Sunday, a week after Hurricane Fiona battered the island, reminiscent of the aftermath of Maria in 2017.
- Zelensky urges Russians to resist conscription; U.S. warns of consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russians to resist conscription into the military as the United States on Sunday warned Russia of "catastrophic" consequences if it uses nuclear weapons.
- Anti-abortion protester arrested for shoving elderly Planned Parenthood escort An anti-abortion protester was arrested in Pennsylvania on Friday and hit with federal charges after he allegedly shoved an elderly Planned Parenthood volunteer to the ground last October.
- NYC artist granted first known registered copyright for AI art An artist based in New York City has been granted the first known registered copyright for artwork made using latent diffusion artificial intelligence.
- Four family members dead after shooting, house fire in Chicago suburb Authorities said four family members are dead following a shooting and house fire Friday in Oak Forest, Ill., a suburb of Chicago.
- Biden surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal President Joe Biden surprised music icon Elton John by presenting him with a National Humanities Medal following a performance at the White House on Friday.
- 1 killed, 2 shot during attempted Brink's armored car robbery One man was killed dead and two others were injured during a failed armed robbery of an armored truck in Oakland, Calif., police confirmed.
- Detroit radio news anchor killed, 4 injured in domestic attack A man identified as a Detroit radio news anchor was killed Friday as part of a domestic attack near the city in which four others were injured, police said.
- Arizona judge reinstates 1864 abortion ban from before territory became a state An Arizona judge on Friday ruled that an 1864 territorial law banning abortions should be reinstated, just a day before a new ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy was to take effect.
- Prosecutors recommend no charges for Matt Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe, reports say Justice Department prosecutors have recommended against charging Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid a federal sex-trafficking investigation, reports said Friday.
- House Republicans unveil 2023 agenda in Pennsylvania House Republicans promised to increase fossil-fuel production, curb illegal immigration, and enact tough on crime policies as they formally unveiled their 2023 agenda on Friday in southwestern Pennsylvania.
- Markets continue to drop, closing at new low for the year Markets continued to slide Friday, with a fourth consecutive day of losses bringing the Dow Jones Industrial Average below 30,000 to a new low for the year.
- VP Kamala Harris to lead U.S. delegation to Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the U.S. delegation to Japan for the state funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo Abe next week, the White House said Friday.
- Amtrak aims for net-zero emissions from passenger trains by 2045 Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout its passenger rail service by 2045 with help from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- First lady Jill Biden to speak at ceremony to honor Jacqueline Kennedy First lady Jill Biden was scheduled to speak Friday at a White House Historical Association dedication to honor late former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, officials said.
- White House announces $1.5 billion in new funding to prevent opioid overdose deaths The White House on Friday announced $1.5 billion in new investments to address opioid drug overdoses in the United States, in recognition of National Recovery Month.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Chinese foreign minister at U.N. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in a meeting that discussed several high-profile issues including Taiwan.
- Boeing to pay $200 million for making misleading statements about safety of 737 Max American aviation staple Boeing and its former CEO will pay more than $200 million to settle claims that they "put profits over people" and misled investors about the safety of the 737 Max after two of them crashed.
President Joe Biden will welcome the Atlanta Braves to the White House Monday to commemorate the team's 2021 World Series championship.
The bodies of a man and woman were found on the MBTA's red line tracks in the Boston suburb of Quincy on Monday morning.
World energy supplies are at a premium due to Western-backed sanctions on Russia, but exports from the United States are helping offset some of the pain.
Hurricane Ian was expected to strengthen Monday as it barreled toward western Cuba, which is expected to face risks of serious wind and storm impacts, the National Hurricane Center said.
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Monday to discuss China's recent aggression in the Taiwan Strait and to condemn North Korea's recent ballistic missile launch.
Two U.S. military veterans who were captured by Russian forces while fighting alongside Ukraine have returned home, according to a statement from one of their families.
Authorities in Northern California arrested a 37-year-old man Sunday on suspicion of planning to commit a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting.
More than 780,000 people were without power in Puerto Rico on Sunday, a week after Hurricane Fiona battered the island, reminiscent of the aftermath of Maria in 2017.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russians to resist conscription into the military as the United States on Sunday warned Russia of "catastrophic" consequences if it uses nuclear weapons.
An anti-abortion protester was arrested in Pennsylvania on Friday and hit with federal charges after he allegedly shoved an elderly Planned Parenthood volunteer to the ground last October.
An artist based in New York City has been granted the first known registered copyright for artwork made using latent diffusion artificial intelligence.
Authorities said four family members are dead following a shooting and house fire Friday in Oak Forest, Ill., a suburb of Chicago.
President Joe Biden surprised music icon Elton John by presenting him with a National Humanities Medal following a performance at the White House on Friday.
One man was killed dead and two others were injured during a failed armed robbery of an armored truck in Oakland, Calif., police confirmed.
A man identified as a Detroit radio news anchor was killed Friday as part of a domestic attack near the city in which four others were injured, police said.
An Arizona judge on Friday ruled that an 1864 territorial law banning abortions should be reinstated, just a day before a new ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy was to take effect.
Justice Department prosecutors have recommended against charging Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid a federal sex-trafficking investigation, reports said Friday.
House Republicans promised to increase fossil-fuel production, curb illegal immigration, and enact tough on crime policies as they formally unveiled their 2023 agenda on Friday in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Markets continued to slide Friday, with a fourth consecutive day of losses bringing the Dow Jones Industrial Average below 30,000 to a new low for the year.
Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the U.S. delegation to Japan for the state funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo Abe next week, the White House said Friday.
Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout its passenger rail service by 2045 with help from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
First lady Jill Biden was scheduled to speak Friday at a White House Historical Association dedication to honor late former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, officials said.
The White House on Friday announced $1.5 billion in new investments to address opioid drug overdoses in the United States, in recognition of National Recovery Month.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in a meeting that discussed several high-profile issues including Taiwan.
American aviation staple Boeing and its former CEO will pay more than $200 million to settle claims that they "put profits over people" and misled investors about the safety of the 737 Max after two of them crashed.
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- Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters CanadaAt least one person died after the storm battered the country's east coast, leaving widespread damage.
- US midterms: Inflation's got her thinking she'd 'vote Trump again'Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in midterm elections.
- Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time showThe nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
- Canadian family travel world before children go blindA Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.
- US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total banThe ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life.
- Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocketThe launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
- CIA museum: Inside the world's most top secret museumIt's filled with artefacts that have shaped history - but its doors are firmly shut to the public.
- Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.
- Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battlesThe former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.
- Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for IraniansThe move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.
- Award for Elton John after White House performanceUS President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.
- Letitia James and Donald Trump's history of clashesWhen she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."
- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol denies US insult caught on hot micYoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic.
- Are Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued?A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.
- Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the USThe US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?
- The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scamThe erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.
- US detentions at Mexico border pass two million a yearThe rising number is a politically contentious issue ahead of the midterm elections in November.
- Adnan Syed and Serial: What you need to knowHow a true crime podcast made a local news story from Baltimore, Maryland, go international.
- Timed Teaser: What did China say about Russia?Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
- Off-gridders take energy needs into their own handsNatural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.
- Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US.
- Is this the end of US fascination with the Crown?The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire.
- US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnanciesWomen who want to end their pregnancies because of rare complications must navigate strict laws.
- California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police'In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.
- US mid-terms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spreeA look at Donald Trump's midterms endorsements - who he backed, and the races he couldn't swing.
- Who was at the Queen's funeral service - and who was not?Here's what we know so far about who did and did not attend this historic event.
- Pierre Poilievre: Conservative leader targeting Justin Trudeau's partyPierre Poilievre won his party's leadership decisively, paving the way for a battle with the Liberals.
- Hurricane Fiona: 'The important thing is we're alive'Now a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Fiona has wrecked parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
- Honduras: A mother searches for justice in a 'narco-state'The Honduran ex-president sits in a US prison, but many are searching for justice from his brutal regime.
- Hurricane Fiona: Aerial video shows Puerto Rico devastationHurricane Fiona leaves towns in Puerto Rico flooded just five years after Hurricane Maria
- Smiling Adnan Syed is cheered as his conviction is tossedAfter 23 years behind bars, the man whose case featured in the podcast Serial has his conviction tossed.
- Queen amused by an American's breach of protocolWhen the monarch visited a US housing project in 1991, a thrilled Alice Frazier gave her an authentic welcome.
- The cowboy and the Queen who bonded over horsesSitting with the heads of state at Monday's funeral will be Monty Roberts, a cowboy from California.
- Canada stabbing 'hero' died protecting her boys, family saysFamily calls victim of Canada stabbing spree a hero as she protected her sons
- Captured Canada fugitive dies after 'medical distress'Police say the suspect in a stabbing that left 10 dead and 18 others injured died after he was captured.
- Deadly attack leaves small town residents afraid and mourningA deadly mass stabbing in Saskatchewan has shaken the otherwise peaceful Canadian region to its core.
- Trump ally Lindsey Graham warns against prosecutionA decision to prosecute the former president could lead to big problems in the US, the senator says.
- WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across ArizonaAerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.
- Mississippi water is so dirty residents shower with their mouths shutThe US city where filthy water comes from taps and mothers are afraid to bathe their babies in it.
- A penguin in California is getting new orthopaedic bootsThe San Diego Zoo penguin suffers from a chronic foot disease but is being helped by new boots.
- Guinness World Record: Man rides 38 miles in giant pumpkinDuane Hansen grew the 846lb (384kg) pumpkin in his garden with the aim to beat the 25.5 mile record.
- Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their storiesCanada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.
- New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in ChinaThe campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.
- New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariahAfter being labelled "patient zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.
At least one person died after the storm battered the country's east coast, leaving widespread damage.
Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in midterm elections.
The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.
The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life.
The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
It's filled with artefacts that have shaped history - but its doors are firmly shut to the public.
Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.
The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.
The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.
US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.
When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."
Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic.
A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.
The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?
The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.
The rising number is a politically contentious issue ahead of the midterm elections in November.
How a true crime podcast made a local news story from Baltimore, Maryland, go international.
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.
Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US.
The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire.
Women who want to end their pregnancies because of rare complications must navigate strict laws.
In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.
A look at Donald Trump's midterms endorsements - who he backed, and the races he couldn't swing.
Here's what we know so far about who did and did not attend this historic event.
Pierre Poilievre won his party's leadership decisively, paving the way for a battle with the Liberals.
Now a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Fiona has wrecked parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
The Honduran ex-president sits in a US prison, but many are searching for justice from his brutal regime.
Hurricane Fiona leaves towns in Puerto Rico flooded just five years after Hurricane Maria
After 23 years behind bars, the man whose case featured in the podcast Serial has his conviction tossed.
When the monarch visited a US housing project in 1991, a thrilled Alice Frazier gave her an authentic welcome.
Sitting with the heads of state at Monday's funeral will be Monty Roberts, a cowboy from California.
Family calls victim of Canada stabbing spree a hero as she protected her sons
Police say the suspect in a stabbing that left 10 dead and 18 others injured died after he was captured.
A deadly mass stabbing in Saskatchewan has shaken the otherwise peaceful Canadian region to its core.
A decision to prosecute the former president could lead to big problems in the US, the senator says.
Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.
The US city where filthy water comes from taps and mothers are afraid to bathe their babies in it.
The San Diego Zoo penguin suffers from a chronic foot disease but is being helped by new boots.
Duane Hansen grew the 846lb (384kg) pumpkin in his garden with the aim to beat the 25.5 mile record.
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.
The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.
After being labelled "patient zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.
NPR©
- Russian men flee the country. Many are showing up in IstanbulMen are fleeing Russia by land or air days after President Vladimir Putin said he was mobilizing more forces into Ukraine. NPR met Russians arriving in Turkey, where they don't need visas to enter.
- 13 dead and 21 wounded in Russia school shootingA gunman killed 13 people, including seven children, and wounded 21 other people in a school in central Russia on Monday, authorities said.
- Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA is shoving an asteroid to test planetary defenseHollywood likes to blow up incoming asteroids with nukes, but NASA's first test of whether it can change the trajectory of a space rock will try just giving one a little nudge.
- The New Orleans police department is hiring civilians to help its officer shortage The New Orleans police department is overhauling its hiring process to include civilians, as well as eliminate credit score checks and marijuana use questions.
- Marking 75 years, the CIA opens a new museum and launches a podcastThe CIA rarely seeks publicity, but has opened up a bit as it marks its anniversary. Director William Burns told the inaugural podcast that he wanted to 'demystify' some of the agency's work.
- Why it's perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland each yearThrowing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as "puffling season" and is a crucial life-saving endeavor.
- Telemedicine abortions just got more complicated for health providersPrescribing medical abortions across state lines is now risky for doctors. "We're talking about something that's a protected right in one state and a felony in a sister state," says one legal scholar.
- How social-emotional learning became a frontline in the battle against CRTNationwide, community members are protesting the teaching of social-emotional learning – largely because conservatives have linked it with another flashpoint in public education: critical race theory.
- Library of Congress acquires Jim Metzner's sound of the planetJim Metzner's life work has been to document the sounds of the globe. Now, his archives have been acquired by the Library of Congress.
- How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing effortsFrom superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Protests in Iran reach 10th night as Iranians summon U.K. ambassador over coverageIran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain's ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets.
- U.S. star Frances Tiafoe's win means Roger Federer loses final tennis tournamentTiafoe spoiled the fairytale ending for Federer with a remarkable comeback against Stefanos Tsitsipas, denying the Swiss player a final trophy in the Laver Cup event.
- Typhoon Noru leaves 6 rescuers dead in the northern Philippines Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work.
- Storm Ian strengthens into a hurricane as it heads towards Cuba and FloridaForecasters say Tropical Storm Ian has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to Cuba on a track expected to hit Florida in the coming days. Authorities in Cuba are planning evacuations.
- 'House of the Dragon' episode 6: From here to paternityOn HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off, questions around several characters' lineage turn the show into one long episode of medieval Maury.
Men are fleeing Russia by land or air days after President Vladimir Putin said he was mobilizing more forces into Ukraine. NPR met Russians arriving in Turkey, where they don't need visas to enter.
A gunman killed 13 people, including seven children, and wounded 21 other people in a school in central Russia on Monday, authorities said.
Hollywood likes to blow up incoming asteroids with nukes, but NASA's first test of whether it can change the trajectory of a space rock will try just giving one a little nudge.
The New Orleans police department is overhauling its hiring process to include civilians, as well as eliminate credit score checks and marijuana use questions.
The CIA rarely seeks publicity, but has opened up a bit as it marks its anniversary. Director William Burns told the inaugural podcast that he wanted to 'demystify' some of the agency's work.
Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as "puffling season" and is a crucial life-saving endeavor.
Prescribing medical abortions across state lines is now risky for doctors. "We're talking about something that's a protected right in one state and a felony in a sister state," says one legal scholar.
Nationwide, community members are protesting the teaching of social-emotional learning – largely because conservatives have linked it with another flashpoint in public education: critical race theory.
Jim Metzner's life work has been to document the sounds of the globe. Now, his archives have been acquired by the Library of Congress.
From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain's ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets.
Tiafoe spoiled the fairytale ending for Federer with a remarkable comeback against Stefanos Tsitsipas, denying the Swiss player a final trophy in the Laver Cup event.
Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ian has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to Cuba on a track expected to hit Florida in the coming days. Authorities in Cuba are planning evacuations.
On HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off, questions around several characters' lineage turn the show into one long episode of medieval Maury.
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