Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
U.S. gives Israel deadline to dramatically increase assistance into Gaza
U.N. agencies say over the last two weeks Israel has blocked almost all food aid from getting into northern Gaza. The Biden administration tells Israel it has 30 days to increase assistance.
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Polls move in Donald Trump’s direction, but race remains tight. White House tells Israel to increase aid to northern Gaza. Ukraine says North Korea may be sending soldiers to help Russia in the war.
As Election Day approaches, international election observers are in the U.S.
Teams of EU election observers are in the U.S. to visit polling places, speak with campaigns and asses media coverage. They will then make recommendations about how to improve the process.
Tourist favorites, giant pandas from China, will be back on display at National Zoo
Two giant pandas from China arrived Tuesday at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Their arrival marks the end of an 11-month chill in so-called panda diplomacy.
Soccer stars in Europe are making an unusual complaint: too much soccer
NPR's A Martinez talks to Matt Slater with The Athletic UK, about why European soccer leagues and the players' union have filed a complaint against FIFA over calendar congestion.
Water wars in the western U.S. could spread to the Midwest, Great Plains
There have been big fights over water in the western U.S. Water scarcity and climate change may bring similar battles to the Midwest and Great Plains.
The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, begins guided tours entirely in Spanish
For the first time, the Alamo has launched guided tours entirely in Spanish -- the latest move in an effort to try to tell a more diverse history of the Texas landmark.
Every year on Oct. 16, surgeons and anesthesiologists raise a glass to 'Ether Day'
October 16 is “Ether Day” -- celebrating the first time anesthesia was successfully used for surgery in 1846. The “Ether Dome” where the surgery took place is now a historic landmark in Boston.
Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot
In Arizona voters will decide whether local law enforcement should have the power to arrest people who cross the state's southern border illegally.