Saturday, 29 August 2026
186 articles · times in UTC
NPR News · 00:06
Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon ↗His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation."
NPR News · 02:07
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves ↗President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
NPR News · 09:00
Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts? ↗The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists. (Image credit: Michael Reaves)
NPR News · 09:00
How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond ↗The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine. (I…
NPR News · 10:00
Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say ↗The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed. (Image credit: Lucy Lu for NPR)
NPR News · 11:00
Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal ↗Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes. (Image credit: Manuel Arias Duran)
NPR News · 11:54
The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds ↗A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)
NPR News · 12:00
Opinion: Remembering Dolly Parton ↗She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton. (Image credit: Mark Humphrey/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
NPR News · 14:22
Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal ↗Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas. (Image credit: Ambir Tolang)
NPR News · 15:54
Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks ↗The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life. (Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)
NPR News · 21:09
Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S. ↗The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien." (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)