Berhalter’s removal follows a disappointing finish for the USMNT at this summer’s Copa America tournament. Now, a race is on to hire a new coach with less than two years until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Image credit: Hector Vivas) Read More
The man’s bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China’s customs authority. (Image credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Read More
The Israeli hostages taken during the October 7th attacks and held in Gaza are a major sticking point in cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. A spokesperson for Hamas tells NPR not all those hostages are being held by his organization, some are being held by families in Gaza. And in Israel, what Gaza will…
At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but if you do encounter one, experts say to stay calm and move away slowly. (Image credit: Susan Haigh) Read More
Devastating floods in southern Brazil created more than 47 million tons of trash. It’s a giant problem for the country that’s having to deal with increasing deadly weather events with climate change. Read More
Four years after World War II, leaders from Europe and North America formed an alliance largely aimed at deterring Soviet expansion — the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — NATO. Seventy-five years later the member states of that organization have come together in Washington to celebrate NATO and plan for its future. As they did in…
Grocery prices have stabilized over the last year, but many shoppers are still smarting over double-digit price increases from two years ago. Low-income families are often hardest hit. Read More
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“Our office is reviewing Mr. Mitchell’s death as a homicide case,” the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office told NPR on Wednesday. Dvontaye Mitchell’s family want accountability for his death at a Hyatt hotel. (Image credit: Google Maps / Screenshot by NPR) Read More
After a mild fire year in 2023, California’s early fire season of 2024 has had a busy start. A persistent heatwave is making conditions more challenging for wildland firefighters. Read More