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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
If you're in doubt: Sydney, Australia, and Sydney, Montana, are different places
Kingsley Burnett planned to vacation in Australia, where he would take a cruise from Sydney harbor. He says he figured something was off when he saw snow-capped mountains out of the airplane window.
Questions remain about the origin of 3 floating objects shot down by U.S. jets
NPR's A Martinez talks to Timothy Heath of the RAND Corporation about who might be sending surveillance balloons and other unidentified flying objects over North America and why.
California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein won't seek reelection in 2024
by Marisa Lagos
Feinstein who is 89 years old and is California's long-serving U.S. senator, says she won't run for reelection. Two other high-profile Democrats had already announced they're running for her seat.
Haley hopes her leadership history bring national attention to her presidential run
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Republican Nikki Haley is running for president. She previously served as governor of South Carolina, where she had to reckon with the Confederate flag and issues of race.
An explanation of reports that part of the sun has broken off
A part of the sun has broken off and was swept up in a polar vortex. Scientists say it's not as dangerous as it sounds.
Michigan Democrats pledge action on gun restrictions after shooting at Michigan State
by Rick Pluta
First the first time in 40 years, Democrats control every part of Michigan's state government. After Monday's shooting at Michigan State University, the party is pushing hard for gun restrictions.
How are Syrians finding shelter in an earthquake zone that's also a war zone?
by Ruth Sherlock
A visit to northwestern Syria — where a rebel-held area has been needing for help for years — shows residents struggling to survive after the massive earthquake last week.
2 new films join others at the junction of horror and comedy
NPR's A Martinez talks with writer and producer Jordan Crucchiola about movies that combine comedy and horror.
3 students and a suspect are dead after Michigan State University shooting
A gunman shot and killed three people and injured five others on the campus of Michigan State University Monday night before fatally shooting himself, police said.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential run
A day ahead of a planned "special announcement" in South Carolina, former governor of that state and Trump administration official announced her run for president in a video posted on Twitter.
Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules
Following the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people, Turkey's government struggles to respond to anger over lax building rules, and its plans for the thousands who need homes.