Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea by apparent "friendly fire", the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Party City files for bankruptcy and plans to shutter nationwide

Party City was once unmatched in its vast selection of affordable celebration goods. But over the years, competition stacked up at Walmart, Target, Spirit Halloween, and especially Amazon.

Sudan's biggest refugee camp was already struck with famine. Now it's being shelled

The siege, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, has sparked a new humanitarian catastrophe and marks an alarming turning point in the Darfur region, already overrun by violence.

FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea

The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients.

Netflix is dreaming of a glitch-free Christmas with 2 major NFL games set

It comes weeks after Netflix's attempt to broadcast live boxing between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rife with technical glitches.

Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library

Paul Ninson had an old-school, newfangled dream: a modern library devoted to photobooks showing life on the continent. He maxed out his credit cards, injured his back — and made it happen.

For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration

In the darkness of winter solstice, pagans celebrate Yule — welcoming longer days to come

Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up

A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour.

The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles

The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.

People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?

The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

Latinos are the fastest-growing fanbase in the NFL. What's the league's playbook?

The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here's how they've scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.

How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024

The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters.

A pair of satellites will create artificial solar eclipses to study the sun

Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface.

Advocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row

Anti-death penalty advocates hope President Biden will grant clemency to 40 people on federal death row. He has already commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others.

A year in radio: Some of the favorite stories from 2024

Some of the All Things Considered staff whose voices you don't always hear on air share their favorite stories that aired on the show in 2024.

The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine : State of the World from NPR

Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to stabilize defensive lines near the city of Pokrovsk, in the country's east, against Russia's much larger advancing army. We go to the front lines of Pokrovsk, to see how the fight is playing out. Support our...

What happens if Congress doesn't fund the government?

If lawmakers can't reach a deal to avoid a shutdown, many federal workers would be furloughed, while essential functions like Social Security payments would continue.

Numerous people are injured as a car drives into a Christmas market in Germany

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, injuring an unknown number of people in what authorities say was a suspected attack. The driver was arrested.

Malaysia plans to restart a private search for the missing Flight MH370

Over a decade later, none of the bodies of the 239 passengers and crew members abroad have been recovered.

House Republicans to move forward with Plan C to fund the government

But several hurdles remain to avert a government shutdown ahead of a Friday midnight deadline.