The U.S. shot down an object over Alaska. The government doesn't know yet what it was

February 10, 2023 - 2:44pm EST
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The incident comes just days after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina. This new object was smaller and lower, and it's not clear where it came from.

Apr 1 - 8:34am EDT

The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.

Apr 1 - 6:49am EDT

Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.

Apr 1 - 6:49am EDT

Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.

Apr 1 - 4:19am EDT

Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.

Apr 1 - 4:19am EDT

Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.

Apr 1 - 4:15am EDT

In special elections in Florida Tuesday, voters in two congressional districts are choosing who to represent them in the U.S. House. Political watchers are paying close attention to the outcomes.

Mar 31 - 9:52pm EDT

A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire.

Mar 31 - 9:52pm EDT

A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire.

Mar 31 - 4:56pm EDT

NPR animator and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Victoria Woodhull, who wrote a letter to the New York Herald in 1870 announcing she was running for president — 50 years before women would be allowed to vote.