A Viking replica ship capsized several days into its journey from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Five crew members survived, but researcher Karla Dana, 29, drowned. She was the lone American on board.
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NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother are killed on bicycle ride
The player, nicknamed “Johnny Hockey,” and his younger brother, Matthew, were struck and killed by an SUV one day before they were to appear in their sister’s wedding.
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Whatever happened to … the family who lost it all? Spoiler alert: It’s a happy ending
With no work, home, car or food due to the pandemic, the couple in Sao Paolo, Brazil, struggled to survive. Then they got a tiny house. How are they doing today?
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A Hong Kong court convicts 2 journalists in a landmark sedition case
The editors had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to publish and reproduce seditious publications. They face up to two years in prison and a fine. They were given bail pending sentencing on Sept. 26.
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Hear here! Our list of the best podcasts by fourth graders
For the first time ever, NPR presents the fourth grade winners of the Student Podcast Challenge.
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6 takeaways from Harris’ interview on CNN
Vice President Harris gave her first interview since jumping into the presidential race just a little over a month ago. Here’s what we learned.
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These Oregon ranchers say the losses from summer range fires will be huge
More than a million acres of rangeland have burned in Oregon this summer. At times the wildfires barely made headlines, but ranchers say the economic fallout will be huge.
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The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It’s affecting real voters
As the election nears, false rhetoric about noncitizen voting is having a real impact as some GOP officials are scrutinizing voter rolls and questioning some voters’ registrations.
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How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election
Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election.
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Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here’s how to protect yourself
Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America. Here are some tips to protect yourself.
