Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors
At issue was a Tenneessee law that bars minors from accessing gender-affirming care as they transition from their sex assigned at birth.
Israel's military response to the Hamas massacre appears to be expanding
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michael Herzog, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., about whether Israel has an achievable military strategy for a potential ground invasion into Gaza.
Hearing Celine Dion might be a fun way to start your day — or maybe not
For residents of Porirua, New Zealand, "My Heart Will Go On" won't stop going on. People have been blasting the song on speakers as part of a game to see who can play a Dion power ballad the loudest.
'Hit the Bongo: The Latin Soul of Tico Records'
For 75 years, Tico Records has produced Latin soul music of the highest order. A new compilation — Hit the Bongo! — celebrates Tico's anniversary.
The suspect in Maine is still at large after 2 mass shootings killed 18 people
When communities suffer trauma they often come together, sharing their grief. That's not possible in Lewiston, Maine — the suspect is still on the loose, so the community is locked down.
Disney World provides an important corridor allowing Florida wildlife to migrate
Conservationists in Florida are trying to preserve a wildlife corridor for migrating animals that runs through Disney World. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 26, 2023.)
Community organizer was the only Palestinian American voice at White House meeting
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rami Nashashibi, who runs the Inner City Muslim Action Network in the South Side of Chicago, about his meeting with President Biden at the White House.
Sweden wants the world to know that it is not Switzerland
Both countries are in Europe and both start with the letters S and W. Sweden's tourist board has released a satirical video illustrating their differences with the Swiss.
An Army reservist suspected in Maine's mass shootings remains at large
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine about gun laws, and the killings of 18 people in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
Atlas is the first Atlanta restaurant to earn a Michelin Star
Atlanta this week joined a handful of U.S. cities that have a restaurant included in the coveted Michelin dining guide, but it comes at a cost.
Morning news brief
European countries call for humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Manhunt intensifies for suspected Maine mass shooter. There's major destruction in Acapulco after Hurricane Otis.
Now that Rep. Mike Johnson is House speaker, what's that mean for Louisiana?
The election of Mike Johnson to House speaker means two Louisianans hold two of the top spots in House leadership. That could mean issues important to the state could get more attention in Congress.