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The wealthiest Americans only live about as long as the poorest Northern and Western Europeans. That's according to new research released today by the New England Journal of Medicine. Here's NPR's Rob Stein.
The wealthiest Americans only live about as long as the poorest Northern and Western Europeans. That's according to new research released today by the New England Journal of Medicine. Here's NPR's Rob Stein.
Another volatile day on Wall Street ahead of the Trump tariff announcements. The Dow did close higher, though, up 235 points. The Nasdaq rose 151 points. The S&P 500 was up 37 points today. You're listening to NPR. A federal judge is dismissing New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case.
Another volatile day on Wall Street ahead of the Trump tariff announcements. The Dow did close higher, though, up 235 points. The Nasdaq rose 151 points. The S&P 500 was up 37 points today. You're listening to NPR. A federal judge is dismissing New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case.
The judge granting an extraordinary request from the Justice Department to set aside criminal charges so the American aide and President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. The judge, however, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially revisit the criminal case against Adams.
The judge granting an extraordinary request from the Justice Department to set aside criminal charges so the American aide and President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. The judge, however, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially revisit the criminal case against Adams.
The order dismissing the case with prejudice means Adams will not have to govern in a way that pleases Trump or potentially risk having the charges revived. China has concluded military exercises around Taiwan, declaring the two-day drills a success. NPR's John Wooich reports the military says its troops are still on high alert, though.
The order dismissing the case with prejudice means Adams will not have to govern in a way that pleases Trump or potentially risk having the charges revived. China has concluded military exercises around Taiwan, declaring the two-day drills a success. NPR's John Wooich reports the military says its troops are still on high alert, though.
Officials in Vienna are calling it an unprecedented discovery. Intertwined skeletal remains in what they say appears to be a mass grave dating back to the Roman Empire. They say the grave from the first century contains the bodies of 129 fighters. All had suffered injuries. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.
Officials in Vienna are calling it an unprecedented discovery. Intertwined skeletal remains in what they say appears to be a mass grave dating back to the Roman Empire. They say the grave from the first century contains the bodies of 129 fighters. All had suffered injuries. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. It's been a month of the Israeli blockade on Gaza, marking the longest siege of the territory since the war began. No food, fuel, medical supplies, or any goods have been allowed into the enclave. NPR's Ivor Trauer reports bakeries across the territory have closed.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. It's been a month of the Israeli blockade on Gaza, marking the longest siege of the territory since the war began. No food, fuel, medical supplies, or any goods have been allowed into the enclave. NPR's Ivor Trauer reports bakeries across the territory have closed.
On the eve of the imposition of more tariffs by the Trump administration, the president and his administration are not saying exactly what the broad reciprocal levies will look like. The president is expected to have more to say about that tomorrow, an event in the White House Rose Garden. Trump says he has settled on a final plan, though.
On the eve of the imposition of more tariffs by the Trump administration, the president and his administration are not saying exactly what the broad reciprocal levies will look like. The president is expected to have more to say about that tomorrow, an event in the White House Rose Garden. Trump says he has settled on a final plan, though.
It is known the White House has weighed several options, including imposing a flat 20 percent tariff on all imports. However, some advisers have also discussed assigning different levels to different countries. Two female members of the House of Representatives fighting for a bill to allow remote voting for new parents have brought business in the chamber to a halt for the rest of the week.
It is known the White House has weighed several options, including imposing a flat 20 percent tariff on all imports. However, some advisers have also discussed assigning different levels to different countries. Two female members of the House of Representatives fighting for a bill to allow remote voting for new parents have brought business in the chamber to a halt for the rest of the week.
Some special elections going on in key battleground states are being seen as a litmus test for the Trump administration just months into his second term. Swing seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and a couple of GOP-friendly congressional seats in Florida. We watch to see whether voter sentiment has changed since Election Day. A mixed close on Wall Street. The Dow fell 11 points.
Some special elections going on in key battleground states are being seen as a litmus test for the Trump administration just months into his second term. Swing seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and a couple of GOP-friendly congressional seats in Florida. We watch to see whether voter sentiment has changed since Election Day. A mixed close on Wall Street. The Dow fell 11 points.