The Dow Jones plunges over 1,000 points as markets are rocked by U.S. economy fears
Stocks fell sharply Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy sparked a world-wide sell-off.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data
The complaint alleges TikTok has knowingly allowed children to create accounts and retained their personal information without notifying their parents.
Botanists vote to change derogatory and racist plant names
Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them.
Chase Budinger makes history on the Olympic beach volleyball court
The former Arizona Wildcat who spent seven seasons in the NBA, made his Olympic debut on Monday. But it wasn't on the basketball court — it was on the beach.
Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
The academy's new report, released Monday, encourages pediatricians and other medical professionals to consider nonsurgical options.
A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s
A key protein called Reelin may help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a growing body of research.
The 2024 Olympics open in Paris
Follow NPR here for continuing coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. As of Thursday, 34 people were sickened, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died.
US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'
A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.
4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address
President Biden addressed the nation about his decision to not seek reelection from the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday.
Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan
After some 50 years, Southwest passengers will soon encounter a different process when they book and board a flight.
WATCH LIVE: Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden will speak tonight after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Watch his remarks live beginning at 5pm.
A stegosaurus fossil fetched a record $44.6M at Sotheby's. Should they be auctioned?
NPR's Andrew Mambo talked with Paleontologist Carey Woodruff last month ahead of the auction.
The Forever Stamp just went up in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
The 5-cent increase went into effect on Sunday — now the the sixth price hike since January 2021.
Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump, hopes to speak with ex-president soon
Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.”
