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Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.
Published: 2024-11-26 06:11:46
Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December
The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.
Published: 2024-11-26 02:32:08
U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount
These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?
Published: 2024-11-26 02:24:42
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs
He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border.
Published: 2024-11-26 01:39:53
Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives
More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.
Published: 2024-11-25 23:43:06
The Consequences of Refusing to Serve in Israel's Military
Israel has mandatory military services for citizens over the age of eighteen that meet certain requirements, and refusing to serve, which has always been controversial is even more contentious now that the country is fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. We meet one young person choosing to go to jail rather than serve in the military. Support NPR and get sponsor-free episodes of State of the World. Sign up for NPR+ at plus.npr.org Or donate to NPR this Giving Tuesday at donate.npr.org
Published: 2024-11-25 21:03:57
'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating
During her years as a military linguist, Bailey Williams pushed her body to extremes. Her new book is Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines.
Published: 2024-11-25 18:40:19
Judge grants dismissal of Jan. 6 case against Trump
The move came after federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss both the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against Donald Trump.
Published: 2024-11-25 18:24:32
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG rebuke Band Aid charity song. We ask Kenyans to weigh in
The singers have criticized "They Don't Know It's Christmas" for perpetuating "damaging stereotypes" of Africans as a charity case. Bob Geldof defends the song. We went to Kibera for comments.
Published: 2024-11-25 18:20:56
Macy's says an employee hid as much as $154 million in expenses
The employee "intentionally made erroneous accounting accrual entries" to hide millions of dollars, Macy's said. The error forced the company to delay reporting its third quarter results.
Published: 2024-11-25 16:44:54
