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At Supreme Court, vaping may be frowned upon, but that could change with Trump
NewsThe focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors.
The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help
NewsThe Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.
Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate
NewsNearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.
Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
NewsSyrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades
NewsThe six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts.
Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?
NewsMall of America's recipe for success includes an amusement park, pop-up stores, weddings and raves. Can local malls take a page from the country's largest shopping center?
Trump's tariffs may be targeted at others -- but they could impact you too
NewsPresident-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term
NewsFormer German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, <em>Freedom</em>.
Ocean explorers hoped they photographed Amelia Earhart's plane. Turns out it's a rock
NewsEarhart, her navigator and their plane disappeared during their attempted 1937 circumnavigation of the globe. A deep sea exploration company thought it might have solved the mystery, but it lives on.
Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'
NewsDemers was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he saw nothing funny about it — but then he learned to make people laugh. He just dropped his fourth stand-up special.
Anti-Trump Republicans find themselves in a political no man's land after Trump's win
NewsWith some contacting attorneys and others looking to move out of the country, anti-Trump Republicans are trying to figure out what's next after betting against the president-elect.
Trans health care under Trump may follow the abortion playbook and its Hyde amendment
NewsRepublicans spent $222 million on anti-trans and LGBTQ advertising in the campaign. Various policy initiatives are on the incoming administration's to-do list.
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