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Major Microsoft outage disrupts flights and banking around the world
A global computer glitch apparently triggered by software distributed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread global outages late Thursday and into Friday morning.
Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' is setting records
Swift's 14th chart-topping album ties with singer Jay Z for most No.1 albums on the Billboard charts by a soloist. Only the Beatles have more No.1 albums.
3 women are infected with HIV after undergoing a vampire facial at a N.M. spa
NPR's A Martinez speaks with cosmetic dermatologist Jordan Carqueville about the growing trend of vampire facials, and what you need to know before asking for one at your local spa.
Transgender rights advocates are celebrating a major legal victory
A federal appeals court has ruled health insurance plans need to cover gender-affirming surgeries. Trans people in West Virginia and North Carolina sued to get the coverage.
Americans are sleeping less because they're also more stressed, poll shows
Are Americans too stressed to sleep? A recent Gallup poll shows just how sleep-deprived we are.
4 N.C. law enforcement officers were shot and killed trying to serve a warrant
Police said that four other law enforcement officers were shot and wounded while serving a warrant related to illegal firearms at a home in Charlotte.
The IRS considers its free Direct File test program a success
With Tax Day behind us, the IRS says its new free Direct File pilot was a success. Will the program continue, and how will that decision impact commercial tax preparation companies?
The 2nd week of testimony is about to begin in Trump's N.Y. hush money trial
Prosecutors say former President Donald Trump conspired to alter the outcome of the 2016 election by paying hush money to bury negative stories, and then covered it up by falsifying business records.
Palestinians in Rafah say they're in limbo as Israel threatens an assault
by Aya Batrawy
People in southern Gaza say they're tired of being displaced and moved around, only to be bombed or told to move again. In Rafah, where Israel plans an assault, families weigh the risks of what to do.
Animation fans are mourning the loss of Larry the Barfly on 'The Simpsons'
Larry Dalrymple, better known as Larry the Barfly, was a background character on The Simpsons, who was recently killed off after nearly 35 seasons.
ICC may issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials over the war in Gaza, reports say
International and Israeli media report that the International Criminal Court is considering arrest warrants against leaders of Israel and Hamas, while cease-fire and hostage release talks continue.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.