JANUARY
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Jury is deadlocked on 3 of 11 fraud charges
Drivers have been stuck for hours in freezing temperatures after crashes block I-95
Things seem grim now. But America’s COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks
House lawmakers share their reflections on Jan. 6
All 3 white men convicted of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder are sentenced to life in prison
Congress may change this arcane law to avoid another Jan. 6
A five-alarm fire in the Bronx has left 19 people dead, including 9 children
Imagine another American Civil War, but this time in every state
Biden calls for changes to the Senate’s filibuster to pass voting rights bills
Pressed on his election lies, former President Trump cuts NPR interview short
More than 1 million fewer students are in college. Here’s how that impacts the economy
For the 36 countries with the lowest vaccination rates, supply isn’t the only issue
A volcano erupts in the Pacific, triggering a tsunami advisory for the West Coast
The FBI has identified the British man they say took hostages at a Texas synagogue
Texas synagogue rabbi credited security training for saving hostages’ lives
The movement to stick inflation blame on Biden
A push to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks gains momentum
Today’s Top Stories: After Republicans block voting rights, Democrats return to Build Back Better
Student loan payments resume in May. Here are 7 ways to prepare
What life is like for an 11-year-old
Biden’s predecessors could have felt his first-year pain
It’s getting uglier in stock markets as fears about inflation spark a brutal drop
Hospitals use a lottery to allocate scarce COVID drugs for the immunocompromised
Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, will retire
Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they’re off
Bucking stereotypes, a Black cowboy leads the way in South Central LA
Gun violence is killing more children. The pandemic may be playing a role
Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men’s Grand Slam titles
Why a school board’s ban on ‘Maus’ may put the book in the hands of more readers
FEBRUARY
Lunar New Year in the Asia diaspora
The world worries of a Russian attack. But for these Ukrainians, war is already here
Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn’t lead to more minorities in top coaching jobs
Biden says a Russian invasion of Ukraine would hurt Americans. Here’s how
Donald Trump and his two eldest children must testify under oath, a N.Y. judge rules
APRIL
Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn’t good for your health, study shows
Kyiv’s mayor is open to a deal with Russia – if its forces leave Ukraine
Russian forces pull back from around Kyiv, leaving signs of massacre in their wake
Biden says atrocities in Bucha show Putin is a war criminal
After the Sacramento shooting, the state with the most gun laws may soon get more
All Russian ground forces have left the Kyiv area, the U.S. military says
The Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap
NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins dies after reportedly being struck by a car
Eastern Ukraine is bracing for an expected Russian onslaught
After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died
Live updates: Police hunt for the man accused of shooting 10 people in the Brooklyn subway
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning aboritons after 15 weeks
Twitter adopts ‘poison pill’ to block Elon Musk takeover bid
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine as Russia strikes multiple targets
Ukrainian forces appear to reject Russia’s ultimatum to surrender in Mariupol
Russian batters eastern Ukraine, but forces in Mariupol refuse to surrender
Who is the real Elvira Nabiullina?
Montpelier’s fight with descendants of the enslaved brings employee firings
Elon Musk says he has secured the money to buy Twitter
Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed for a crime that may not have occurred
Patrick Lyoya fled Congo to escape war. A traffic stop in Michigan cost him his life
A community of seed savers has a recipe to revive rare varieties of collard greens
Twitter shares rise on reports that a sale to Elon Musk is imminent
Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports
U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed is released from Russia in a prisoner swap
Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve special district
Why Russia’s rocket attack on Kyiv is seen as an insult to the U.N.
Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult
MAY
Like Christmas, Eid is being commercialized – and that’s a welcome thing
Campaign season kicks off in earnest with primaries in 13 states in May
What even is a draft opinion? Here’s how the Supreme Court’s process works
Some U.S. companies assure their workers they’ll help them access abortions
‘Unenumerated rights,’ the 14th Amendment and how Roe connects to other privacy issues
7 persistent claims about abortion, fact-checked
Horse racing is on the cusp of major changes in the U.S. after years of scandal
Jill Biden visits Ukraine, making her first solo trip to a combat zone as first lady
Russia celebrates the end of World War II as Putin justifies starting a war in Ukraine
Orthodox Christian churches are drawing in far-right American converts
What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?
Home prices could fall in some U.S. cities. Here’s where and why
Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation
The draft Roe ruling is a reminder that religion’s role is older than the Republic
10 people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.
Republican leadership has enabled white nationalism, Rep. Liz Cheney says
How the ‘Replacement’ theory went mainstream on the political right
Benjamin Franklin gave instructions on at-home abortions in a book in the 1700s
Here’s why American conservatives are in Hungary for a big conference
Elon Musk denies a report accusing him of sexual misconduct on a SpaceX jet
The Tops grocery in Buffalo’s East Side was a lifeline. Residents wonder if it should reopen
A superstar investor with the Midas touch or just lucky? The puzzle of Cathie Wood
Top Southern Baptists stonewalled and denigrated sex abuse victims, report says
DOJ’s new policy requires officers to stop others from using excessive force
All of the Uvalde victims were in one 4th grade classroom
The Uvalde attack lasted at least 40 minutes. The gunman sent messages just before it began
The evolving narrative of what happened at Uvalde the day of the shooting
The U.S. is uniquely terrible at protecting children from gun violence
Uvalde shooting survivors seek comfort anywhere, including in the arms of bikers
How a Facebook page for Irish setter lovers helped Ukrainians flee with their dogs
Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards
JUNE
A look inside the Ukrainian ‘billionaire’s battalion’ fighting Russian forces
Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Maine with help from a fellow expat
Here are the biggest shifts in the official account of the Uvalde school shooting
Abbott’s baby formula plant is reopening in a step that could soon ease the shortage
3 mass shootings across the U.S. leave dozens killed or wounded
The tragic history of police responders too late to active shooters
With Cubans leaving en masse, much of Cuba’s real estate is up for sale
Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson says the U.S. came close to losing democracy
Key questions the Jan.6 committee will tackle in its hearings
Mayor Eric Adams says gun violence is everyone’s problem. Here’s how NYC tackles it
Gas hits $5 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how it got here and what’s ahead
A bipartisan group of Senators say they have a deal on a long-elusive gun safety bill
In video testimony, Bill Barr calls Trump’s election claims ‘detached from reality’
Primaries in Nevada and South Carolina highlight Tuesday’s races to watch
Buffalo gunman is charged with hate crimes in the attack that killed 10 Black people
Jan. 6 hearing focuses on Trump’s pressure on Pence to reject electoral votes
Will Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S.? Where his case stands now
We asked teachers how their year went. They warned of an exodus to come
Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration – and a sacred lament
Four enduring myths about Juneteenth are not based on facts
The Jan. 6 committee is holding its fourth hearing of its Capitol riot investigation
The family of Daunte Wright reaches a $3.25M settlement agreement with Brooklyn Center, Minn.
the panel turns to Trump’s pressure on the DOJ to overturn the election
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade
For doctors, abortion restrictions create an ‘impossible choice’ when providing care
Here’s where abortions are now banned or strictly limited, and where they may be soon
Supreme court backs a high school coach’s right to pray on the 50-yard line
Live Updates: A former aide to Mark Meadows to testify at Jan. 6 panel hearing
Job cuts are rolling in. Here’s who is feeling the most pain so far
Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court
JULY
Missouri attorney general says he’ll sue Kansas City over financial help for out-of-state abortions
The Supreme Court marshal asks state officials to act on protests at justices’ homes
The abortion ruling has troops and veterans speaking out, some for the first time
A 7th person has died a day after the Highland Park parade shooting
Highland Park suspect confessed to the July 4th shooting, prosecutors say
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
A new executive order aims to preserve abortion access, but its reach is limited
What we know so far about former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination
A three-star general was suspended by the Army after appearing to mock Jill Biden
A new dominant omicron strain is the U.S. is driving up cases – and reinfections
The Jan. 6 committee turns its focus to extremist groups
An Ohio city struggles to make sense of another fatal police shooting of a Black man
Animal rescue groups across the U.S. band together to rescue 4,000 beagles
Biden gives the Saudi crown prince a fist bump as meetings begin in Jeddah
Riding Ukraine’s last train line out of Donbas with families fleeing for their lives
Nearly 400 officers were in Uvalde before the gunman was killed, a new report finds
The Uvalde shooting shows that gun laws do matter, a Texas official says
Indiana’s AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim
Biden approval hits another new low as more Democrats sour on him, poll finds
The election denial movement is now going door to door
Trump didn’t act and didn’t want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings
Monkeypox can look different than what doctors thought. Here’s what they’re learning
As Jan. 6 panel pauses, the U.S. faces a fourth fall of Trump (with a fifth in view)
Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for
After debacles and scandals, the CIA returns to a focus on Moscow
Another big Fed rate hike is here as the economy hangs in the balance
These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.
At least 25 people have died in Kentucky’s devastating floods, governor says
Alleged police misconduct cost Yonkers, N.Y., millions. The complaints kept coming
AUGUST
Why the American Dream is more attainable in some cities than others
Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan – and why that’s a big deal
The U.S. made a breakthrough battery discovery – then gave the technology to China
A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges
How 3 presidents announced the deaths of terrorist leaders and what it says about them
Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know
Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out
Lizzo, Beyonce, and the ways and reasons musicians update offensive art
Free preventive care, including birth control and anti-HIV drugs, is challenged in lawsuit
This Montana couple built their dream home, only to have it burn down in minutes
The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the whole planet, study finds
3 warning signs about the economy from America’s top companies
A caving project became a rescue mission after a dog was found 500 feet down
A man crashed his car and killed himself near the U.S. Capitol, police say
Why scientists have pumped a potent greenhouse gas into streams on public lands
A man who held up a bank demanding his own money becomes an unlikely hero
Liz Cheney is considering a presidential run to stop Trump after losing her House seat
Allen Weisselberg, a Trump Organization employee for decades, pleads guilty to felony charges
How a history teacher and 13 Black students shaped the civil rights movement
A handy ‘House of the Dragon’ glossary: Places, powers and people you need to know
These are some of the ways inflation is changing Americans’ spending habits
Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service
At the Jan. 6 hearings, racism isn’t discussed much. Still, it’s a central issue
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
Scanning students’ rooms during remote tests is unconstitutional, judge rules
Jerome Powell says Fed is resolved to fight inflation even if it brings economic pain
When does life begin? As state laws define it, science, politics and religion clash
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
The government will no longer be sending free COVID-19 tests to Americans
A Black pastor was watering his neighbor’s flowers. Then the police showed up
A Texas school board rejects ‘In God We Trust’ signs in Arabic
SEPTEMBER
Why the DOJ’s photo of top secret documents held by Trump matters
A judge unseals the list of items FBI seized in the Mar-a-Lago search. Read it here
The monkeypox outbreak may be slowing in the U.S., but health officials urge caution
Avoiding the tap water in Jackson, Miss., has been a way of life for decades
The first hurricane of the season arrived late, but don’t let your guard down
Fox producer’s warning against Jeanine Pirro surfaces in Dominion defamation suit
A California school district is asking families to rent rooms to teachers
Royal family members gather by Queen Elizabeth’s side as health concerns swirl
Queen Elizabeth II’s death propels Britain into a new era
A Black pastor sues the police who arrested him while he was watering his neighbors’ flowers
The last reactor at Zaporizhzhia, Europes’ largest nuclear power plant, has stopped
The ‘triple-dip La Nina’ explained – and how it affects the weather in your area
The economics behind ‘quiet quitting’- and what we should call it instead
A 25-year-old former Trump aide wins a GOP congressional primary in New Hampshire
3 common thinking traps and how to avoid them, according to a Yale psychologist
A teen ordered to pay $150,000 to the family of her rapist is flooded with donations
America’s Christian majority is on track to end
Flying migrants to Massachusetts was political, critics say. But was it legal?
Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us
DeSantis defends Martha’s Vineyard migrant flights after Texas investigation opens
New York’s attorney general sues Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud
In a retaken border village, Ukrainians point to signs of Russian abuse for civilians
Migrants converge on a remote corner in South Texas, signaling a dramatic shift at the border
A second ancient canoe is found in Wisconsin – this time tracing back to 1000 B.C.
Scandals? What scandals? Here’s why fans are still watching the NFL
Hurricane Ian will hit Florida as a major storm, forecasters say
The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped – and hurt – by its newfound strength
Hurricane Ian lashes Florida as its center nears shore
Ian threatens to regain strength as Biden issues a disaster declaration
At least 21 people are dead in Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on South Carolina
OCTOBER
Floridians are starting to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Ian
The hidden faces of hunger in America
The Supreme Court will begin a new term with more contentious cases on its docket
Georgia Republican Herschel Walker denies that he paid for a girlfriend’s abortion
Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities
Fox News CEO warned against ‘crazies’ after 2020 election, Dominion says
Americans are becoming less productive, and that’s a risk to the economy
As Ian’s death toll rises, questions swirl on why more Floridians didn’t evacuate
A parent’s lawsuit accuses Amazon of selling suicide kits to teenagers
There’s a spike in respiratory illness among children – and it’s not just COVID
Egypt calls for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts
A jury recommends life in prison for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz
A pair of Levi’s that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century
The application for Biden’s student loan relief is open. Here’s what to know about it
60 years after the Cuban missile crisis, Russia’s threats reignite Cold War fears
Explosive drones rock Ukraine’s capital, hitting residential buildings
You can run, but you can’t hide: Inflation is busting budgets, and killing joy too
Americans may see tax breaks as the IRS responds to inflation
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation
Steve Bannon is sentenced to 4 months in prison for flouting the House Jan. 6 panel
Biden’s student debt relief plan is temporarily blocked. Here’s what you need to know.
Everyday people were civil rights heroes, too. This is the story of one town’s fight
Rishi Sunak will become the next U.K. prime minister
Recycling plastic is practically impossible – and the problem is getting worse
Ohio and Pennsylvania voters aren’t reading from their assigned scripts
NPR’s reporting on Oregon theater death threats prompt local and national responses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was attacked by an intruder at home
How big coal companies avoid cleaning up their messes
2 Americans are among the dead in the Halloween crowd surge in Seoul
Right-wing ‘zombie’ papers attack Illinois Democrats ahead of elections
NOVEMBER
Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters
RSV is surging. Here’s what to watch for and answers about treatment options
It’s harder to buy a house. This city fought back by outbidding corporate landlords
Scholz and Xi agree Russia would cross a line with nuclear weapons in Ukraine
For the first time, Iran acknowledges it sent drones to Russia
These are the states enacting legislation to help make daylight saving time permanent
100 years after unearthing King Tut’s tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries
A record number of women are on the ballot this Election Day
Control of the Senate is unclear, but Republicans did not get the wave they hoped for
Control of the Senate is up for grabs as Republicans inch toward a House majority
Here’s how close the votes are for outstanding House and Senate races
Senate control may come down to Nevada after Mark Kelly’s win in Arizona
The midterms didn’t produce a wave. Here’s what that’s meant historically.
The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed
These companies ran an experiment: Pay workers their full salary to work fewer days
Republicans are now just one short of a House majority. Here’s where things stand
Speaker Pelosi will step down as party leader in the House after two decades at the top
Twitter employees quit in droves after Elon Musk’s ultimatum passes
The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways
Colorado Springs Shooting: Club Q patrons subdued the suspect, police say
What we know about the shooting at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ club
Argentina’s shocking World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia has big reverberations for Messi
6 people and the gunman are dead in a shooting at a Walmart in Virginia
An art exhibit on the National Mall honors health care workers who died of COVID
Inflation looms large as Black Friday shoppers head to the stores
Here’s how inflation is changing holiday deals and shopping
Climate change is making the weather more severe. Why don’t most forecasts mention it?
Pablo Eisenberg, a fierce critic of nonprofits and philanthropy, died at age 90
The mystery of rising prices: Are greedy corporations to blame for inflation?
Twitter’s chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.
DECEMBER
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash for his move to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people
Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup
The discovery of ancient bronze statues in Italy may rewrite Etruscan and Roman history
In the hunt for a male contraceptive, scientists look to stop sperm in their tracks
Russia launches a new missile attack as the U.S. and Europe impose oil caps
A new writer tweeted about a low book signing turnout – and famous authors commiserated
The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian prisoner the U.S. traded for Brittney Griner?
Here’s what Sinema’s switch from Democrat to independent could mean for the Senate
As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers
The U.S. has taken custody of the alleged bomb maker in the 1988 Lockerbie attack
The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact
The charges against crypto’s Bankman-Fried are piling up. Here’s how they break down
These could be some of the reasons DeSantis Hasn’t announced a presidential run (yet)
Ballot measures on weed and abortion won in 2022. Now they’re fueling a backlash
Researchers say time is an illusion. So why are we all obsessed with it?
The Keystone pipeline leaked in Kansas. What makes this spill so bad?
France is taking on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here’s what you need to know
The Jan. 6 committee is set to vote on criminal referrals for Trump and others
A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
The IRS did not audit Trump during his presidency’s first 2 years, Democrats say
Fox News’ Sean Hannity says he knew all along Trump lost the election
A huge storm brings icy temperatures and canceled flights to a majority of Americans
A dangerous storm disrupts travel and knocks out power across the U.S.
In a wintry Adirondack forest, an oasis of holiday light
At least 50 people have died across the U.S. in ‘once-in-a-generation storm’
Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a ‘full-blown meltdown’
Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues
Big changes to retirement savings are in the new federal spending bill
Who is Andrew Tate? Your guide to the self-styled misogynist influencer
Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
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