A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

Experts warn about the 'crumbling infrastructure' of federal government data

ADL, which had defended Musk, takes issue with his Nazi puns
Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke

US dollar rally makes Europe a 'screaming buy' vacation for Americans

Marco Rubio Tells Staff To 'Suspend' Passport Applications With 'X' Gender Marker
House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports
'A very, very small number' of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
Supreme Court seems ready to uphold ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol

Lunar New Year: Gongfu Tea w/ Chris Lum

The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists

Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff

Novak Djokovic retires injured from Australian Open semifinal, as some fans boo
Tennis phenom Coco Gauff putting new technique to the test at the Australian Open
Why Australian Open live streams look like Wii tennis — and what it means for sports

Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel
West Bank mayor warns of ‘man-made disaster,’ as Israel says it took ‘lessons’ from Gaza war
Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Biden adviser Amos Hochstein says Israel-Hamas ceasefire was 'methodical'
Israel's security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal is now with full Cabinet
How the Gaza war has remade the Middle East
An Israeli father hopes his son will be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote, claiming Hamas created a 'last minute crisis'
Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
Who are the American hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Israel and Hamas reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement
Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Netanyahu cabinet over Gaza deal
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Israel and Hamas may be on the verge of a ceasefire. Here's what we know right now
What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks
Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one
US shifts $100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon to bolster ceasefire
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid stepped up ceasefire push
Trump in news conference says 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
Hamas official says ready to free 34 Gaza hostages under mooted deal
The songs Israelis and Palestinians are listening to now, amid war
Concerns grow after Israeli forces detain the director of besieged Gaza hospital
WHO director urges Israel to stop attacks on Gaza's medical infrastructure
Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say
Why Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank

5 years after Fang Fang recorded Wuhan lockdown, 2 of her books are being translated '

Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices

U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support
Massacre in Haiti leaves almost 200 dead, says UN
Doctors Without Borders suspends operations in Haitian capital Port-au-Prince
Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack
Whatever happened to ... the doctors who stand by their patients in gang-ridden Haiti?

Is offshore wind driving whales ‘crazy?’ Science says no

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination

Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border
Mexico drops migrants in troubled resort as it disperses them far from US border

Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk's rocket explodes
SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed

"TaxTheSuperRich" is a protester motto at the Davos forum. Would that end inequality?

A parade of planets will be visible to the naked eye all month
A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
The first full moon of 2025 is here

Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde confronts Trump in sermon

Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers
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This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis
'The hydrants up here are dead.' Radio traffic shows how LA firefighters lost water
Paradise, Calif. burned in 2018. Rebuilding it offers a look at what's ahead for LA
They made a post-apocalyptic Sundance film. Then their homes burned
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home
Strong Santa Ana winds hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles — again
In the rush to rebuild, one topic is taboo: What should be built differently — or not at all?
You’ll pay for the LA fires even if you don’t live near LA
LA real estate agent charged for price gouging amid California wildfires.
Hughes Fire rages near LA; 50K under evacuation orders, warnings: Live updates
31,000 people must evacuate as new infernos torch fire-ravaged Southern California
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in L.A.
Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's how

Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand

See the full list of 2025 Oscar nominations
Fires in Los Angeles delay Oscar nominations once more

China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F

Saudi Arabia intends to invest $600 billion in US, crown prince says during call with Trump

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK Jr.'s teachings, legacy

Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Red dye No. 3 has been banned. How does it compare to red dye No. 40 and other food dyes still on the market?
FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3
FDA announces ban on red dye No. 3. Here's what to expect — and why some families already avoid the food coloring.

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear

Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
Lower nicotine requirements in cigarettes could be coming soon

Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
The surprising reason why the Park Service won't count folks at Trump's inauguration
As Trump takes office again, he has even more sway over the Republican Party
President-elect Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors, citing frigid temperatures

Film offers 'Hard Truths' about why some people are happy — and others are miserable

CNN liable for defamation over story on Afghanistan 'black market' rescues

Trump's Homeland Security pick pressed on domestic terrorism in hearing
Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee after ousting previous chair
Here's who Trump has picked as Cabinet members and key advisers
Trump's pick for secretary of the Interior Department is Doug Burgum. Here's what to know
Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires
美國準國務卿：中國靠欺騙取得超級大國地位
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
America's place in the world during a second Trump term
Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of transportation is Sean Duffy. Here's what to know
Trump attorney general pick Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence
FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained
Takeaways from the second day of Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings
What to watch on a busy day of confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet
Trump’s Defense Pick Proudly Admits the Rules Won’t Apply to Him
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing
Johnson says flags will be raised for Trump’s inauguration
Watch live: Confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump's secretary of defense pick
Trump nominees will face Senate scrutiny this week
Trump lashes out at transition as Biden pushes policies
Gold-plated watches and electoral map sneakers: Trump’s newest merchandise raises conflict of interest questions

Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by JD Vance
The wait is over: Gov. DeSantis names Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in US Senate
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump
Democrats and Republicans are already looking to 2028 — here’s who’s in the running
Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
NC Senate leader defends move to strip power from Democrats as bill heads to governor
'Like nothing you've seen': Trump team readies a flurry of executive actions for Day 1
After leading Trump impeachment, Adam Schiff heads to Senate with Dems out of power
Republican NC lawmakers vote to strip power from newly elected Democrats, including governor

Moss Landing battery plant fire prompts evacuations, school closures

Biden's Medicaid director shares lessons learned and concerns for the program's futurec
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations — including Ozempic

Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 Others Charged With Bribery in Sprawling Corruption Probe

Biden shortens sentences for nearly 2,500 people, setting a record

Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs

Cancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women
Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
'Life Kit': A guide to a successful Dry January
U.S. surgeon general is calling for alcohol warning labels to note cancer risk. Why they haven't been updated in 36 years.
The U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here's why
Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help

Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit

Canadian man's home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Texas’ age-verification law for porn sites
Supreme Court weighs First Amendment rights and porn in Texas case
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law

Biden creates two vast national monuments in California during final week in office
Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monuments
These are the plants and animals that will benefit from the designation of largest corridor of federally protected land
Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record
Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands

California moves to quickly rebuild homes destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. Should it?.
How do you clean up a fire disaster unlike any other in modern times? ‘It’s going to be an enormous undertaking’
As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires
Local LA theaters bring puppets and movies to families for respite from fires
What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips
Los Angeles 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist
Los Angeles wildfires destroy local landmarks, beloved oddities and hidden gems
Chuck Todd: Rebuilding Los Angeles will (and should) be a national priority
Many in Pacific Palisades Were Not Wealthy. After Fire, Can They Rebuild?
What LA did right before the fires — and why it wasn't enough
What’s next for Los Angeles after the fires
California utility faces billions in claims for fire damage even if it did nothing wrong
Can fire-torn L.A. handle the World Cup, Super Bowl and Summer Olympics?
Firefighters report progress against LA blazes as winds pick up again
Yes, wildfires have always happened in California, but climate change is making them worse
In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty

A woman invented the rape kit. So why was a man given credit for it?

A new way to see what was for dinner 3 million years ago

Toyota's commercial truck company will pay $1.6 billion for faking emissions tests

LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
Padilla calls for ‘no strings attached’ support for California amid GOP criticism
Ron Johnson joins GOP lawmakers calling for conditions on CA wildfire aid
Pistachio moguls and reservoirs: False water claims spread about California fires
California Democrats approve $50M budget to help Newsom ‘Trump-proof’ the state
Biden announces $770 payments to California wildfire victims
As fires ravage the LA region, so too are conspiracy theories and misinformation
Celebrity fitness expert Jillian Michaels: Wildfires will push California toward Republicans
Tuberville says California doesn’t ‘deserve’ funding after wildfires unless it makes ‘some changes’
Mike Johnson Vows to Hold Aid to California Hostage After Deadly Fires
A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims

NYC unveils new option for homeless people discharged from psychiatric hospitals
In small towns, everyone knows everyone — and schools use that to help homeless kids

Walgreens says locking up products from shoplifters hurt sales

Biden warned of oligarchs. Some officials worry he may have helped create one.
After half a century in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address
Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch
Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration
Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death

Hydroelectric dams on Oregon’s Willamette River kill salmon. Congress says it’s time to consider shutting them down
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed

Oregon farmers say new farmworker housing rules could lead to workforce shortages

Portland City Council approves plan to increase staff for council, mayor
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson mandates in-person work for all city managers beginning in April

Feeling cynical? Why science says 'hopeful skepticism' is a better option

As Trump inauguration nears, FCC chief dismisses complaints against TV networks

The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights
2 passenger jets came dangerously close to each other in the skies over Phoenix
2 bodies found in JetBlue plane's landing gear compartment at a Florida airport
2 dead and several injured in Southern California plane crash

Biden's education grades: F on FAFSA, an incomplete on student loan forgiveness
Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million
Many student loan borrowers are in for a big, bad surprise in 2025

4 negotiation tactics to try in everyday life

How to get into credit card points

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight
Bezos' Blue Origin is nearing liftoff on the 1st flight of its newest, biggest rocket

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?

Arctic blast about to invade US. What happened to warm winter predictions?
Travel at nation's busiest airport snarled as winter storm impacts about 80 million in eastern US
Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S.
Evansville jeepers transport 150 essential workers through snow, ice, downed trees
Schools cancel classes across parts of the U.S. South as another burst of winter storms move in
A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts
Major winter storm to bring dangerous ice and snow from Texas to Georgia, Carolinas

Newsom, Cruz spar over executive order barring predatory real estate offers amid fires

Biden takes credit for ceasefire deal, brushes off Trump: 'Is that a joke?'

How do you ensure good luck on Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know

Gaza and the moon make biennial most-endangered list.

Will Lewis's first year at 'Washington Post': Cancellations, red ink and an exodus

Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

College kids, an old drug, and why it's everywhere again

Immigrant workers are helping investigate labor abuses. Will Trump let them stay?
Border crossings in December trend low as Biden administration wraps up
DeSantis calls special session to enforce Trump’s immigration mandates
Portland school board to vote on undocumented students, ICE resolution two weeks before Trump’s second inauguration
'I don't feel safe anywhere.' California moves to aid undocumented students as fears surge
Chicago church stops hosting in-person Spanish services amid fears of mass deportations from Trump administration

The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done

Photos: Southern California pets receive aid from rescue groups
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end
Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead
Q&A: The CIA chief on how the U.S. intel community handled Russia, China and Mideast
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her

On Apache lands, progress in a long war against ticks and the disease they spread

South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree
South Korean law enforcement officers detain impeached President Yoon
Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decree as an act of governance
South Korea arrests its ex-defense minister over martial law efforts
South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens
After trying to impose martial law, South Korea's president faces an impeachment vote
Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law
South Korea's president faces calls to resign or be impeached
South Korea's president says he will lift his martial law declaration

Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds

Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump
What a second Trump term could mean for SpaceX
Development of Elon Musk's rocket to Mars will likely take off under Trump
With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

Wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert
What caused the LA fires? We explain what's known so far and how fire causes are determined
A week after the L.A. firestorms began, the threat continues as the unprecedented losses sink in
Where are mandatory evacuation orders today for California wildfires? See LA County maps
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal for next two days
Southern California wildfires destroy or damage many houses of worship
As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'
Wildfires could grow as strong Santa Ana winds return
What sparked the L.A. fires is different from the underlying causes
Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for parts of L.A. area as winds pick up
vSee some of the most terrifying and dramatic pictures of California wildfire devastation
Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires
California's wildfires may also be catastrophic for its insurance market
When the power goes out, health risks rise
As recovery efforts in LA move forward, powerful new winds threaten progress
Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
See some of the most terrifying and dramatic pictures of California wildfire devastation
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will send firefighters to California after Trump Jr. jab

Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark says he wants to stay in jail and yells he's 'guilty as charged' in court
A Texas man is arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of stalking WNBA's Caitlin Clark

Emergency warming shelters activate in Clark County ahead of cold weather
In D.C.'s bitter cold, a homeless shelter offers hot food and some hope

New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for ‘low-hanging fruit’ in divided Congress
Former Oregon Senate Republican Leader will push for Congressional term limitss
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek offers vision of brighter day on state’s toughest challenges

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board
A Pulitzer winner quits 'Washington Post' after a cartoon on Bezos is killed
Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund

Researchers find vast water supply beneath central Oregon Cascades

Oregon snowfall projected to drop 50% by 2100 among findings in latest state climate report

2 New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Will Be Named After Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info from Twitter investors

Des Moines Art Center to pay artist $900,000 and destroy commissioned land artwork

The FDA calls for at-a-glance nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods

'Year of intensity': Meta employees react to plans to cut low performers
Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump

McDonald’s ‘tech-forward’ Lunar New Year push features AI-powered ad
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Why some doctors have started asking patients about their spiritual lives

US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech

How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in Texas.

James Webb Space Telescope's 'little red dots' come into focus
How astronomers used gravitational lensing to discover 44 new stars in distant galaxy
Look up! Here's what's to watch for in space in 2025
'Our understanding of the universe may be incomplete': James Webb Space Telescope data suggests we need a 'new cosmic feature' to explain it all
W Scientists Puzzled by Hundreds of Little Red Dots in James Webb Images of Distant Universe
W JWST spots six new ‘rogue worlds,’ neither planet nor star
Mercury has a layer of diamond 10 miles thick, NASA spacecraft finds
NASA releases eye-popping, never-before-seen images of nebulae, galaxies in space
Astronomers are scrambling to save the world's most powerful X-ray space telescope
Webb space telescope keeps delivering cosmic surprises
Hubble will change how it points, but NASA says 'great science' will continue
Private mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show

Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts

Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism