3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
The 16-year-old shooter was killed by a community member who followed him into the school.
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Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable. -
'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance
Now is not the time for subtlety, nostalgia or neutrality on screen. -
A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job
President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House. -
Central Casting marks 100 years of Hollywood extras
For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras—and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start. -
A year of standout podcasts from NPR member stations
As the year wraps up, we're revisiting standout podcasts from NPR member stations in 2025. -
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo says
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021 told investigators someone needed to "speak up" for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen, prosecutors said Sunday. -
For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos
Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next. -
Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks
Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.
