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Rare 'Inverted Jenny' Stamp Turns Up 60 Years After Theft
Friday, April 15, 2016
In 1955, a block of four rare postage stamps was stolen from a display case at a convention. Over the years, two were recovered, but there were no signs of the others — until now.
New York Legalizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fights
Friday, April 15, 2016
The state was the last in the country to end its ban on MMA. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, a league that hosts MMA fights, has already scheduled a match at Madison Square Garden.
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan
Thursday, April 14, 2016
At least nine people were killed and more than 700 were injured, The Associated Press reports, citing the government's chief spokesman.
Sandy Hook Families' Lawsuit Against Gun Companies Can Move Forward, Judge Says
Thursday, April 14, 2016
The companies had sought to dismiss the lawsuit filed by nine victims' families and a survivor over the AR-15 rifle used in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
CNN: Video Shows Some Schoolgirls Kidnapped By Boko Haram Still Alive
Thursday, April 14, 2016
On the eve of the second anniversary of the Chibok kidnapping — an event that prompted the #BringBackOurGirls movement — CNN is airing a video that purportedly shows 15 of the kidnapped girls.
Kobe Bryant Breaks Scoring Record In His Final NBA Game
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard played his last game Wednesday night. He scored a season-high 60 points in the final game.
'Affluenza Teen' Gets Nearly 2 Years In Jail
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Ethan Couch, whose lawyers presented an "affluenza" defense to show he wasn't responsible for a deadly drunken driving crash in 2013, has been sentenced to four consecutive terms of 180 days.
Flint Water Recovery Lagging As Residents Don't Let Tainted Water Run
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
It may be an expensive answer but experts say if Flint, Mich., residents used more tap water, it would help flush lead-contaminated water from the system.
Al-Jazeera America Prepares Farewell Broadcast
Monday, April 11, 2016
Al-Jazeera America, the news network that was backed by the ruling family of Qatar and struggled to gain traction in the U.S., will sign off for good after a three-hour farewell broadcast on Tuesday.
Texas Attorney General, Already Facing Criminal Charges, Accused Of Civil Fraud
Monday, April 11, 2016
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with securities fraud, alleging that he improperly recruited investors for a high-tech Texas startup.
'The Holy Bible' Makes Library Association's List Of Most 'Challenged' Books
Monday, April 11, 2016
The challenges show religion is "on the minds of many people," says Deborah Caldwell Stone of the American Library Association. Another reason people objected to books was explicit sexual content.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Go Beyond Headlines This Weekend
Saturday, April 09, 2016
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
The Golden State Warriors Are On The Brink Of History — Will They Go For It?
Friday, April 08, 2016
If the Golden State Warriors win their last three games of the regular season to reach 73 wins, they'll break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most wins in a season.
SpaceX Rocket Lands Safely On A Ship At Sea For the First Time
Friday, April 08, 2016
A resupply capsule, bearing an inflatable habitat, is en route to the International Space Station, and the first stage of the rocket that launched it has returned for a sea landing without exploding.
Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show in North Carolina To Protest 'Bathroom Bill'
Friday, April 08, 2016
The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."
To Save Power, Venezuela Gives Public Employees Fridays Off
Friday, April 08, 2016
As a drought pushes water levels to extreme lows, President Nicolas Maduro has declared every Friday a holiday for the next two months to save water and electricity.
Call A Random Swede? We Tried It Out
Thursday, April 07, 2016
As a way to encourage communication between people from different countries, Sweden invited people from all over the world to call a number that would connect them to a random Swede. So we did.
Cambodia Launches Plan To Reintroduce 'Functionally Extinct' Tigers
Thursday, April 07, 2016
A successful revival would mean not only a healthier and more balanced ecosystem, but it could also boost Cambodia's ecotourism, bringing more revenue to the national economy.
Judge Dismisses Kesha's Hate-Crime Claims Against Producer Dr. Luke
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
The pop star said the producer sexually and emotionally abused her. In addition to the hate-crime claim, the judge also dismissed the human rights claim brought by Kesha.
Former Coal Executive Don Blankenship Sentenced To 1 year In Prison
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
The former Massey Energy CEO also must pay a $250,000 fine for his role in a 2010 mining disaster that killed 29 miners.