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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
How the war in Gaza is taking a toll on Israel's economy
by Frank Langfitt
The Israeli military is sending thousands of soldiers home from Gaza — in part to reenergize the economy which faces a massive labor shortage because of the war.
Taiwan, the only Chinese-speaking democracy, will elect a president this Saturday
Taiwan's democracy is only a few decades old — but very active. As Taiwan's consequential presidential election approaches, colorful rallies, campaign events and parties fill the streets.
A federal case against book restrictions in Florida schools is going forward
by Tovia Smith
A judge ruled there's a viable argument that removing certain books is unconstitutional. Free speech advocates, a publisher, authors and parents say the restrictions violate the First Amendment.
2 weeks into 2024, some people have given up on their New Year's resolutions
Ayelet Fishbach, a motivation scientist with the University of Chicago, says most resolutions fail because people set goals that are just too hard to keep.
World War II-era munitions found at the bottom of the ocean off California coast
Munitions, including anti-submarine explosives, have been found. Dumping munitions in bodies of water was a common practice during and after World War Two. Researchers are studying the effects.
Medical ethics: Does the public need to know why Austin was hospitalized?
Following a days-long delay in the release of information about Defense Secretary Austin's condition, NPR's Michel Martin asks medical ethicist Keisha Ray about privacy rights of public officials.
Looking into the Alaska Airlines fuselage case, NTSB will examine door plug, bolts
Steve Inskeep asks the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board Jennifer Homendy about the federal investigation into the blowout of part of an Alaska Airlines plane fuselage.
Judges appear doubtful about Trump's immunity claim in election interference case
Lawyers for the former President Donald Trump got a skeptical reception from an appeals court on Tuesday after they argued Trump is immune from criminal prosecution.
Severe weather has been pummeling parts of the U.S. over the last couple of days
Storms dropped as much as 12 inches of snow across the Midwest. Across the South, storms brought heavy rain, hail, tornadoes and flash floods to parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
Queen Elizabeth's walking stick is listed on eBay. Police say it was a scam
Claiming to have been a senior footman at Windsor Castle, a man said any money raised would go to cancer research. The bidding reached almost $700 when it was taken down. He was fined $800.
Researchers comb through data indicating magpies attack balding men more often
The magpie is a little bird that will attack if it perceives you as a threat. An eight-year-old girl in Australia conducted a study, and found the birds tend to attack men with thin or receding hair.
House GOP focuses on Mayorkas and Hunter Biden instead of spending measures
House Republicans prepare to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and vote to hold President Biden's son Hunter in contempt of Congress. The moves fulfill promises to their conservative base.