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Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains
NewsThe House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to remove Johnson as speaker
Republicans and K-12 school leaders clash over handling of antisemitism
NewsRepublicans tried for the kind of headline moments they've scored in similar hearings with elite college presidents. But the testimony from K-12 public school leaders offered few surprises.
Oil industry could help the Biden administration tap 'invisible' green energy
NewsThe White House wants a twenty-fold increase in geothermal energy production to fight climate change and it's counting on the oil and gas industry for help.
Indonesia's next president has a complicated history with the U.S.
NewsPresident-elect Prabowo Subianto was once banned by the U.S. for rights violations. But the U.S. earlier gave him military training. How will both countries deal with each other once he takes office?
Bipartisan congressional spouses tackle cancer prevention, and leave politics out
NewsLawmakers' spouses from both parties have worked to promote cancer awareness and prevention for more than 30 years. They stress the disease impacts families regardless of party and needs a spotlight.
TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional
NewsThe high-stakes legal battle could determine the future of the popular app in the U.S. TikTok's legal filing calls the ban law an unprecedented violation of First Amendment rights.
What are sperm whales saying? Researchers find a complex 'alphabet'
NewsResearchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language.
Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes
NewsPulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.
'Zillow Gone Wild' brings wacky real estate listings to HGTV
News<em>Zillow Gone Wild </em>started in 2020 as an Instagram account devoted to eccentric property listings. The show focuses on homes that defy everyday expectations in some way.
Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
NewsSome cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles
NewsWhen marijuana becomes a Schedule III instead of a Schedule I substance under federal rules, researchers will face fewer barriers to studying it. But there will still be some roadblocks for science.
Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028
NewsKatie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government.
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‘Help Wanted’: Inside the lives of struggling retail workers
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What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?
InternationalRyan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.
Double-editing and digital tools: Santa Cruz newsroom wins Pulitzer
CaliforniaLookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.