Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.

The physicians treating Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin say he's made a remarkable improvement following his collapse during Monday night's game, but remains in intensive care.

Suspect Bryan Kohberger made his first court Thursday in Moscow, Idaho. He faces murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students in November.

The House heads into a fourth day without a speaker. Russia's president orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Injured Buffalo Bills player shows substantial improvement.

Lawmakers are embroiled in a dayslong stalemate over electing the next speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy starts a third day facing a group of fellow Republicans who object to him.

A historic stalemate in the U.S. House heads into its third day. A powerful storm touches down in Northern California. The U.S. Embassy in Cuba resumes full services for the first time since 2017.

For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba has resumed full consular and visa services in Havana. The U.S. says the reopening is to ensure the safe and legal migration of Cubans.

Some parts of the state are already saturated and preparing for flooding. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.

With the new year comes new television shows and movies. Two members of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour team tell us about the TV shows and movies they're looking forward.

The opioid epidemic surged in 2022 — killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.

Most young voters cast their ballots for Democratic candidates in last month's midterm elections. Now, young Republicans are demanding change from their party to keep up with their generation.

This was a pivotal year in America's opioid crisis. Brazilian soccer legend Pele has died at the age of 82. Young Republicans demand change from their party to keep up with their generation.

Morning Edition presents a montage of some of the musicians who died in 2022.

The recent winter storm could have created another disaster: massive power outages. But luck and planning kept the electricity flowing — for the most part.

Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.

Jerry Craft published the Newbury award-winning graphic novel New Kid in 2019. The novel focuses on the experience of being Black and the "new kid" at a predominantly white school.

Southwest Airlines tries to recover from operational meltdown. Supreme Court allows Title 42 border restrictions to continue. Republicans plan to probe environmental, social and governance investing.

That would be a year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. The proposal comes a day after Russia's president accused Ukraine of being unwilling to negotiate an end to the war.

Food banks say inflation is increasing demand while making it more expensive to keep shelves stocked and donations aren't going as far.

China is dropping COVID quarantine requirements for foreigners and says it will start reissuing some visas — after nearly three years of complete border closures.