Joe Hernandez
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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For the first time in decades, the number of drowning deaths in the United States is on the rise. Researchers say part of the reason for the spike is the pandemic when many pools were closed. -
At 80 miles across, Thwaites is the world's widest glacier. It has been nicknamed the "Doomsday Glacier" for the catastrophic effects its thawing could have on global sea-level rise. -
Iranian state media reported Monday that no survivors had been found at the site of a helicopter crash and that an acting president has been named. -
Some governments have been cracking down on the knives people can carry in public as crime has increased. Victorinox said any bladeless offerings wouldn't replace its selection of Swiss Army Knives. -
Boeing's Starliner program has been plagued with delays and design problems for several years. -
Federal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families. -
Multiple tornadoes over several days leveled buildings and left a trail of damage in parts of the South and Midwest. -
Federal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration is working on emergency legislation. Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a near-total abortion ban could take effect. -
The animal was having a routine bath when she was startled by a truck backfiring and ran away before being recaptured by handlers. Videos of the unexpected sight were shared widely on social media.
