Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
The trailblazing Democrat, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area died on Sunday.
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U.S. forces say they killed the boat crews in a Houthi ship attack in the Red Sea
Hours before the attack on the container ship, the U.S. military said it had shot down two missiles fired toward the same ship
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step down on Jan. 14 after 50 years on the throne
The queen announced during her New Year's speech that she would abdicate on the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 35; Netanyahu says 'many months' of war ahead
Residents reported strikes in the Gaza's central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air and ground war that has now engulfed most of the territory.
Beyond the ball drop: a pickle, pine cones and a MoonPie will mark the new year
Times Square is not the only place that drops something to count down to the new year. A duck decoy, a MoonPie and a pickle are some of the other things that will descend at midnight.
Want a polar bear plunge on New Year's Day? Here's a deep dive on cold water dips
Whether it's once a year or once a week, more people are plunging into cold water for fun and health benefits. NPR spoke to researchers about what's true and what's not on this wellness trend.
The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone
An obscure federal manual that guides road signs and design is getting a rare update. The Biden administration says the changes will protect cyclists and pedestrians, but safety advocates wanted more.
A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound
A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.
Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed
Our view of the constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago. That new perspective could also mess with your astrological horoscope in the new year.
Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors
The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided a 29th consecutive loss on Saturday night, claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 129-127.