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including one of the major cities, Aleppo. ZNBR's Jackie Northam reports Russia and Iran have both pledged to back the Syrian government.
A top official with the interest rate-setting Federal Reserve says he is leaning towards supporting another interest rate cut when the central bank holds its final meeting of the year later this month. Christopher Waller, a key member of the Fed's Board of Governors, made his comments at George Washington University, but is due to meet in two weeks.
A top official with the interest rate-setting Federal Reserve says he is leaning towards supporting another interest rate cut when the central bank holds its final meeting of the year later this month. Christopher Waller, a key member of the Fed's Board of Governors, made his comments at George Washington University, but is due to meet in two weeks.
On Wall Street today, the Dow was down 128 points. You're listening to NPR. Nearly 60 people are dead. Many others were hurt after a stampede erupted at a soccer match in Guinea. Officials say the chaos started after fans protested a referee's call and began throwing stones, prompting thousands to try to flee the packed stadium.
On Wall Street today, the Dow was down 128 points. You're listening to NPR. Nearly 60 people are dead. Many others were hurt after a stampede erupted at a soccer match in Guinea. Officials say the chaos started after fans protested a referee's call and began throwing stones, prompting thousands to try to flee the packed stadium.
Many tried to escape through stadium gates as security officials fired tear gas at the rioters. When you think about a senior living community, you might have some preconceived notions, but what you may not expect is a place that's award-winning for its collection of wine. Kathy Ritchie of member station KJZZ in Phoenix has the story.
Many tried to escape through stadium gates as security officials fired tear gas at the rioters. When you think about a senior living community, you might have some preconceived notions, but what you may not expect is a place that's award-winning for its collection of wine. Kathy Ritchie of member station KJZZ in Phoenix has the story.
Scientists in New Zealand say for only the seventh time ever, a spade-toothed whale has been found. The specimen found dead on a beach there. None of the rare whales have ever been seen alive. Scientists say almost nothing is known about the creatures. They hope to learn more about the animals by analyzing the specimen found on New Zealand's South Island. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.
Scientists in New Zealand say for only the seventh time ever, a spade-toothed whale has been found. The specimen found dead on a beach there. None of the rare whales have ever been seen alive. Scientists say almost nothing is known about the creatures. They hope to learn more about the animals by analyzing the specimen found on New Zealand's South Island. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Israel's cabinet is adopting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Word of the agreement came even as Israeli warplanes were continuing to strike targets in Lebanon, killing at least 42 people there. President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House Rose Garden, outlined terms of the agreement between the two sides.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Israel's cabinet is adopting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Word of the agreement came even as Israeli warplanes were continuing to strike targets in Lebanon, killing at least 42 people there. President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House Rose Garden, outlined terms of the agreement between the two sides.
The Israeli military today issued evacuation warnings as it continued to go after the Iranian-backed militant group until the final moments of the ceasefire deal. Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented the proposal to cabinet ministers earlier today. After a significant delay, the Trump transition team has signed a key agreement with the Biden White House to ease the transfer of power.
The Israeli military today issued evacuation warnings as it continued to go after the Iranian-backed militant group until the final moments of the ceasefire deal. Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented the proposal to cabinet ministers earlier today. After a significant delay, the Trump transition team has signed a key agreement with the Biden White House to ease the transfer of power.
Drugs like Ozempic and Wagovi have become widely popular as a way to lose weight. Now the Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would possibly allow the cost of the drugs to be covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
Drugs like Ozempic and Wagovi have become widely popular as a way to lose weight. Now the Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would possibly allow the cost of the drugs to be covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
A proposal which has yet to be finalized could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion, would give millions access to the drug, which has been shown to reduce weight by as much as 20 percent, and help prevent type 2 diabetes. Sales of new homes fell sharply last month as NPR's Laurel Wamsley reports both hurricanes and mortgage rates likely drove the slump.
A proposal which has yet to be finalized could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion, would give millions access to the drug, which has been shown to reduce weight by as much as 20 percent, and help prevent type 2 diabetes. Sales of new homes fell sharply last month as NPR's Laurel Wamsley reports both hurricanes and mortgage rates likely drove the slump.
Stocks continue their record run up on Wall Street today. The Dow is up 123 points. The Nasdaq rose 119 points. This is NPR. Demure is Dictionary.com's word of the year. NPR's Elizabeth Blair says it all started with a TikToker's lifestyle and beauty tips.