Israel's voter turnout soars as Netanyahu faces a tight election
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in over two decades in a tense national election to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition.
The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestone
The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?
A judge halted D.C. golf course renovations. Trump says they'll still start next month
A federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal.
Bolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election defeat, but he refuses to concede
Brazil's opposition party accepts President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but Flávio Bolsonaro won't concede, while President Trump calls the vote "rigged" without offering evidence.
Discursive Verses: Jay-Z, the Super Bowl and playing with house money
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?
A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
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Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election
Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.
Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports
The defeated presidential candidate's arrival in the US came hours after he failed to turn in his passports to Brazilian authorities.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.
Neil Young again sues Trump campaign for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
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SK Hynix says memory shortages to persist until 2030
Good for its bottom line, not great news for yours, or for the PC and smartphone markets
AI slows growth for Infosys and keeps it afloat at the same time
Predicts slower growth as savings from automation hit price of extended deals
Big Red gets cozy with Google to offer TPUs to AI customers
Oracle plans to add those chips alongside new Nvidia hardware and OpenAI services as businesses await AI payoffs
Anthropic now lets Claude users jump out of plane without parachute