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The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin
by Brian Mann
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.
Older teens in Newark, N.J., will soon have a say in who runs their schools
Anjali Krishnamurti, co-founder of VOTE16NJ, celebrates the historic decision to allow 16-year-olds in Newark the right to vote in school board elections.
It's win or go home for the 12 teams in the NFL wild card round
The NFL playoffs start this weekend with the wild-card round — games will be played Saturday and Sunday. NPR's A Martinez talks to ESPN's Jesse Washington for a preview.
Artist, who grew up in foster care, says try to be happy. The longest life is short
Native American artist Tchin, known for designing for brands such as Cartier, explains to his daughter Xiao Hui Star, what it was like to be one of the few Indigenous people where he was growing up.
Taiwan's upcoming election attracts the attention of China, the U.S. and others
Voters in Taiwan go to the polls Saturday to pick a new president and legislature. It's being watched closely because democratic Taiwan works closely with the U.S., but it is also claimed by China.
The maker of Fruit Stripe Gum announced the brand is being discontinued
Fruit Strike Gum is known for its rainbow packaging and wavy, zebra-patterned sticks. But much like its fast disappearing flavor, Fruit Stripe is going away.
U.S., Britain launched military strikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein about the operation, which is aimed at securing one of the world's crucial waterways for shipping.
Closing arguments wrap up in the Trump civil fraud trial in New York
by Ximena Bustillo
Following Thursday's closing arguments, former President Donald Trump and his two eldest sons await the verdict, which is expected by the end of the month.
An Australian woman wins the first World's Ugliest Lawn competition
Kathleen Murray's yard of sparse yellow grass, shriveled plants and bandicoot-dug divots is now the lawn of legends. The contest was created in Gotland, Sweden, to encourage the conservation of water.
Red Sea shipping attacks have economic implications for the entire world
How do Red Sea shipping disruptions and the military response to rebels in Yemen affect global economies? NPR's Leila Fadel asks Marco Forgione of the Institute of Export and International Trade.