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Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 14:05

Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the U.S. Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.

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Jubilant Syrians gather for Friday prayers for the 1st time since Assad's ouster

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 13:46

In Damascus, people stood shoulder to shoulder at one of Syria's holiest sites, the Umayyad Mosque, in the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown less than a week ago.

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Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 13:33
The New York Times Dealbook Summit; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Feb. 27 in Tokyo; and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Dec. 4 at The New York Times Dealbook Summit.'/>

The donations are seen as the latest example of tech moguls' changing stance toward the incoming president. During his first administration, Trump clashed with Bezos and Zuckerberg.

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How to prevent drowning: a ground-breaking report that's startling yet hopeful

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 11:59

The World Health Organization gathered data from 139 countries for its first-ever report on how to prevent drowning.

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Will Luigi Mangione's tipster get the $60K reward? It's complicated

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 11:23

The FBI and NYPD offered up to $60,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect. But cashing in on the reward is a complicated process.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi injured during trip abroad

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 11:09

A spokesperson said Pelosi was "admitted to the hospital for evaluation."

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What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 08:57

With a ceasefire in place, Hezbollah wants to rebuild Lebanon. But its supply chains across Syria have been weakened by Israeli airstrikes, rebel fighting and the ouster of its ally Bashar al-Assad.

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Foreign students advised to make plans before Trump. And, 2024's final news quiz

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 07:03

Why universities are advising international students to return before Inauguration Day. And, the last NPR news quiz of the year.

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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 06:04

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.

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For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 05:00

The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it's been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.

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Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with widespread aerial strikes

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 04:49

Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Father and son reflect on Black love and loss

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 04:07

In this week's StoryCorps, a father and son talk about sources of love in their lives.

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Here are the deadlines for mailing your holiday gifts to ensure they arrive on time

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 04:00

Mail carriers and shipping companies will be closed on Christmas Day.

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How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 04:00

In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

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How much do you remember about 2024? What does 2025 hold? Find out in the quiz

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 04:00

Who or what died? Who or what broke up? Why so many bears? And what color IS "brat green," anyway? Test yourself in this year's final news quiz.

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Stanley recalls about 2.6 million travel mugs

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 01:25

The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.

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The 2024 Game Awards recap: All winners and most surprising reveals

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 00:07

Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor Re: Fantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.

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Wray is out. Patel may be in. What's it mean for the FBI?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:59

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced yesterday that he will resign before President-elect Trump takes office. This comes after Trump announced he would appoint loyalist Kash Patel to lead the Bureau.

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, held several national security positions in the first Trump administration. Since then, he's found money and attention as a pro-Trump influencer promoting conspiracy theories.

What can that tell us about his plans for the FBI?

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What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:04

All Things Considered wants to hear your stories. What was your worst year ever, how did you get through it, and what did you learn from it?

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At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest World Chess Champion ever

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 15:19

Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.

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