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Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Tulsi Gabbard faces a barrage of questions during her confirmation hearing
by Jenna McLaughlin
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's embattled pick for national intelligence director, was grilled about whether she might clash with intelligence officers during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Wichita reacts to crash of plane that left from its airport
Residents and officials of Wichita, Kan., react to the crash of the commercial flight that left Wichita and collided with a military helicopter Wednesday at Regan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
Grammy nominee Radhika Vekaria revisits spiritual mantras on 'Warriors of Light'
by Kira Wakeam
NPR's Ailsa Chang visits the Kali Mandir temple in Laguna Canyon to talk with singer Radhika Vekaria, who's nominated for her first Grammy for her album Warriors of Light.
Rwandan-backed rebels take control of Goma
by Kate Bartlett
Rwandan-backed rebels declare they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma, as their troops continue to claim more territory in the mineral rich region.
OpenAI touts new government partnership and support for A.I. infrastructure
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer of OpenAI, about Stargate, DeepSeek and the future of AI development.
What investigators have revealed about the D.C. plane collision
by Joel Rose
Investigators are trying to understand why an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet collided in mid-air near Washington, D.C. Sixty-seven people were aboard the two aircraft.
Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing
by Carrie Johnson
Kash Patel is a frequent critic of the FBI who has spread conspiracy theories. He gets a Senate hearing Thursday to run the agency he wants to shake up.
For 2 years, eggs on an eagle nest cam haven't hatched. Will this year be different?
Jackie and Shadow are a mating pair of bald eagles in southern California, who have riveted thousands of viewers with the live cam of their eggs. The past two years, none of them hatched.
Advertising to kids, not adults, drives sugary cereal sales
by Maria Godoy
High sugar cereal brands target TV ads directly to kids under age 12. And this targeted advertising leads to greater household purchases of unhealthy kid cereals, a new study finds.