A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris
In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial.
News brief: antiviral pill for COVID, Jan. 6 probe, Putin's news conference
The FDA authorizes the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jordan. Russian President Putin holds his annual year-end new conference.
Russian President Putin holds his annual year-end news conference
With more than a hundred thousand Russian troops massed on the border with Ukraine, the world may be watching this year's news conference more closely than usual.
Many facilities for the developmentally disabled remain under pandemic lockdowns
Families with loved ones in congregate care facilities are hoping to spend the holidays together, but many facilities face continuing lockdowns for a variety of unique reasons.
Maryland neighborhood's holiday lights are a display of connection and love
Last year Matt Riggs hung lights from his home across the street to his neighbor's house. He reached out because she was feeling down, and it sparked a movement. The lights are back this holiday.
In Ohio, some hospitals are running out of beds because of the COVID surge
Ohio's daily COVID-19 case count has hit an all-time high. NPR's A Martinez speaks with infectious disease expert Dr. Jennifer Wall Forrester about what federal assistance is needed.
Biden aims to help hospitals by sending military doctors and nurses to help
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Dr. Laura Forman, chief of emergency medicine at Kent Hospital in Rhode Island, about shortages, staffing and stress in the midst of another COVID-19 surge.
Why so many big-name musical artists are selling their music catalogs
Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks are among the artists who have sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why are they forgoing future royalties and creative control over their songs?
50 years ago this week President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act
Five decades ago, the National Cancer Act became law. What did it take for cancer to go from an unmentionable disease to among the most visible and best-funded areas of medicine?
NHL games are put on hold until after Christmas due to COVID-19 risks
The National Hockey League is taking an extended holiday pause as it deals with an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer for ESPN.com.