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Harsh austerity measures, new taxes and the specter of a deep recession are keeping even wealthy Italians from indulging on Christmas this holiday season. Not only are high-end stores empty, but even fruit vendors and trinket stalls are desperate for customers.

Supporters of Israel were critical of Monday's Supreme Court ruling that struck down a law allowing U.S. citizens to list Israel as their birthplace if they were born in Jerusalem.

Australia's grain farmers, already strained by war-driven shortages, now face a severe mouse plague that could devastate crops in a key growing region.

A new drug for pancreatic cancer gives some hope for one of the most dire types of cancer.

It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes the stand to defend his company against a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk.

People in Iran describe what it's like inside the country after the killing of the country's supreme leader and amid continued airstrikes from the U.S. and Israel.

American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr answered questions from senators about threats to broadcast licenses, investigations into news outlets and allegations that he's weaponizing the FCC.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela.

This Sunday, hundreds of people are expected to converge on the town of Isleton, south of Sacramento, to celebrate one thing: SPAM.

A judge investigating the 2021 assassination has indicted dozens of people, including the late president's widow. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Widlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of AyiboPost.

Chocolate lovers won't see a sudden price spike for Valentine's Day — because the cost already has been rising for months. Extreme weather is largely to blame.

One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

The online pharmacy of entrepreneur Mark Cuban is adding two brand new Bayer drugs to its disruptor model, which relies on a radical transparency compared to the rest of the industry.

As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.

A federal judge in Arizona is considering a lawsuit Mexico filed against gun shops in that state trafficking arms across the border.

The Yellow Legged Hornet has been spotted in Georgia for the first time. Officials are asking for help tracking the invasive species, which kills honeybees and threatens the agriculture industry.

The leaders of Russia and Turkey are meeting to discuss reviving the agreement that allowed Ukraine to move grain through the Black Sea — despite the Russian invasion that has endangered shipping.

In April 2022, a gunman set off smoke grenades and opened fire on a subway car in Brooklyn, wounding many people. Mayra Kalisch and Eric Acevedo met in the aftermath and later became friends.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he will drop his months-long hold on military promotions, which he did in objection to a Pentagon policy that covers travel for personnel seeking abortion care.

The famed Mexican resort, Acapulco, took a direct hit from a category 5 hurricane that increased in strength at a speed that surprised forecasters.

Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.

In 2012, Laura Eshelman was in the middle of a mental health spiral. One day, after being rejected for yet another job, she encountered an unexpected unsung hero.

In the northernmost town in the U.S., there's no Santa's workshop. But there is a unique maker's space where Indigenous artists can come anytime to make traditional artwork.