Tom Smothers, one half of TV comedy legends the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
Tom Smothers was the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium.
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Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and 'Mr. Europe,' dies at 98
A Paris bank messenger's son, Delors became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union.
Two weeks in Gaza, through one Israeli soldier's eyes
A reservist serving in a logistics support role for his combat unit reflects on his first weeks stationed in Gaza. He's one of hundreds of thousands of reservists called up since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.
Detroit Pistons set an NBA record with 27th straight loss
The Pistons have set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, after falling to the Brooklyn Nets 118-112 Tuesday night.
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has slowed TV ad spending ahead of the Iowa caucus
Less than three weeks ahead of the Republican field's first primary contest, candidates are strategizing how to stretch limited resources to win over last minute voters in Iowa.
Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China
As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights.
Michigan Supreme Court says Trump can remain on state's primary ballot
The ruling comes after a historic decision from Colorado's highest court that ruled that Trump was ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot because he engaged in an insurrection.
These 5 charts show how life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023
Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.
Up First briefing: Top U.S. officials visit Mexico; 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun dies
U.S. officials travel to Mexico to talk immigration enforcement. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who played a rich entrepreneur in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead.
The latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal drops details of future governance of Gaza
The updated plan, crafted by Egypt and obtained by NPR, is the most recent draft in a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days aimed at ending Israel's devastating air-and-ground campaign in Gaza.