Police identify suspect in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
Police in Idaho have identified the man who fatally shot two wildland firefighters and critically injured another in an apparent ambush after he intentionally started a brush fire.
The scale of devastation in eastern Libya mounts after devastating floods
Local officials say the death toll from the massive flooding in Libya has climbed over 11,000 as shocked residents assess where entire neighborhoods were washed away.
Automakers are not the only business that will be affected by the UAW strike
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Twin City Die Castings CEO Todd Olson about how a prolonged UAW strike could affect auto parts manufacturers.
The California Highway Patrol arrests man on horseback for DUI
An officer reigned in the impaired cowboy when he noticed him carrying an open drink. Under California law, the road rules apply to all operating vehicles and animals on the highway.
Self-proclaimed ufologist claims to have alien corpses
A NASA panel put out a report on UFOs, and a ufologist claimed to have alien corpses. NPR's A Martinez talks to Ryan Graves, executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Last month's coup in Gabon ended a family's half century hold on power
A look inside at life in the Central African nation of Gabon, after the fall of a political dynasty that had ruled the country for over half a century.
China's urban youth unemployment rate rose to 21% in June
One of the most alarming indicators in China is the skyrocketing urban youth unemployment rate. Many college grads in China can't find work in their chosen field.
New batch of IPOs is another sign of growing confidence in markets and the economy
The IPO market is starting to heat up. Shares of the microchip designer Arm started trading Thursday on the Nasdaq, and some household names, including Instacart, are waiting in the wings.
Florida's health department touts its own COVID booster recommendation
Florida's public health officials are giving their own COVID booster recommendation — saying only those over 65 should get the shot. Some health systems in the state are following CDC guidance.
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The UAW launches a historic strike against the Big 3 automakers. Florida's health department touts its own COVID booster recommendations. The death toll soars to 11,300 from flooding in Libya.
Remembering dark chapter in civil rights history: 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
People in Birmingham, Ala., are gathering to remember the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church 60 years ago. The bombing, which killed four girls, helped to spur passage of the Civil Rights Act.
Hunter Biden is indicted on felony gun charges weeks after a plea deal fell apart
The charges against the president's son possibly set the stage for yet another high-profile criminal trial in the middle of the 2024 election season — as President Biden is seeking reelection.