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Jury finds 3 former Memphis police officers not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
A jury has found three former Memphis police officers not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico City residents out of housing
by Emily Green
Mexico City is the latest major metropolitan area to impose restrictions on Airbnb — after New York City and Barcelona. Soaring housing prices have displaced many longtime residents.
What we learn about Jimmy Carter from the president's "Crisis of Confidence" speech
by Justine Kenin
President Carter delivered a crucial speech on July 15, 1979. As we look back at his life and administration -- what does his so called "malaise" speech say about Carter?
Italy summons Iranian ambassador to demand release of journalist Cecilia Sala
On Thursday in Rome, Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanding the immediate release of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala from Iran's notorious Evin prison.
What we know about the driver in the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas
New details are emerging about the man killed Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Migrating bats surf on storms
by Jonathan Lambert
Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance.
Trump points to Gilded Age to push tariffs. Experts say it's a misreading of history
by Scott Horsley
In a New Year's Day post on Truth Social, President-elect Trump touted the benefits of tariffs, pointing to the Gilded Age. But economists found tariffs did not make American manufacturing great.
'The Cliffs' explores a house through the centuries of women who passed through
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author J. Courtney Sullivan about the real house that inspired the mansion at the center of her latest novel, The Cliffs.
Congress begins a new session, starting an era of full GOP control in Washington
by Claudia Grisales
Congress is returning to full GOP control. President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his party to stay on the same page despite tight margins and threats of intraparty fighting.
Sour cherry, pistachio and masa: Here are the predicted food trends of 2025
by Neda Ulaby
Trend watchers predict that some of the foods and flavors of 2025 will include sour cherry, pistachio, and masa, the corn-based dough that's been a Central American staple for centuries.
How Trump can end the war in Ukraine, according to a former ambassador
by Mallory Yu
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, about his recent piece in Foreign Affairs, "How Trump Can End the War in Ukraine."
Abandoned farmland is having a profound impact on ecosystems in Europe
by Dan Charles
Farmland is being abandoned across Europe as it's difficult to make a living. Some ecologist fear that some plant and species will lose ground but some hope that other species may fill in the gaps.