NPR Topics: News https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:36:00 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Topics: News https://www.npr.org/sections/news/ Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:21:32 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932539/uss-lincoln-trump-dire-conditions https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932539/uss-lincoln-trump-dire-conditions

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.

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]]> Ava Pukatch Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:25:34 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930311/trump-companies-hack-foreign-cybercriminals https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930311/trump-companies-hack-foreign-cybercriminals

The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.

]]> Henry Larson Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:04:43 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932488/jason-arday-dead https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932488/jason-arday-dead

Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.

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]]> The Associated Press ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system. <strong>  </strong> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:10:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5928322/ice-detained-a-venezuelan-soccer-pro-his-case-shows-the-immigration-backlog-crisis https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5928322/ice-detained-a-venezuelan-soccer-pro-his-case-shows-the-immigration-backlog-crisis

Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.   

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]]> Sergio Martínez-Beltrán 5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain  Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:04:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930423/strength-exercises-to-relieve-prevent-pregnancy-pain https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930423/strength-exercises-to-relieve-prevent-pregnancy-pain Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements.'/>

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

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]]> Andee Tagle They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5897606/afghanistan-visa-green-card-deport https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5897606/afghanistan-visa-green-card-deport

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.

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]]> Ximena Bustillo Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:29:20 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932405/earthquake-indonesia https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932405/earthquake-indonesia

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

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]]> The Associated Press How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery Clint Smith's <em>How the Word Is Passed </em>explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And <em>Above Ground</em> includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with <em>Fresh Air</em> in 2021 and 2023. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:13:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5928227/how-americans-deceive-ourselves-about-slavery https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5928227/how-americans-deceive-ourselves-about-slavery Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.

]]> Terry Gross As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.<br> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:54:58 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927506/speed-cameras-ticket-backlash https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927506/speed-cameras-ticket-backlash '/>

Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.

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]]> Joel Rose Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:37:54 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surge https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surge

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

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