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People feared the computer glitch would mean "the end of the world as we know it." Thankfully, Y2K didn't live up to the hype after years and billions of dollars were spent on painstaking preparation.

Their wages have always been low. With rising inflation and falling prices paid by Western companies for clothing, they're protesting for better pay — and hoping the new government will spur change.

While Vice President Kamala Harris touts the tougher policies on the campaign trail, migrant advocates say she and other Democrats are abandoning their principles.

As San Diego County’s second-largest city continues to grow, emergency planning documents show its wildfire management isn’t keeping up.

Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined a volunteer air defense unit to take down Russia's drones — and deal with their fears.

Many topics have divided the nation recently. NPR asked readers for insights into how they handle divisive conversations over the holidays. Here are the tips they provided.

California has rejected a ballot measure that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor.

Get your Tuxedo & Prom Dress ready for the 10th Annual PUPPY PROM! For the tenth year, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites adopted alumni, and furry dapper darlings to this celebration of animal rescue. The Center’s Puppy Prom reunites four-legged fluffies and friends on the dance floor to seek the year’s Best Dressed Prom King and Queen! Grab your favorite fuzzy love and rub hairy shoulders with other adoptees at Puppy Prom Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Original 40 Brewing located at 3117 University Ave, San Diego. Helen Woodward Animal Center loves our kitty alumni too and will honor them with a “Best Dressed Kitty King and Queen” Photo Contest. To enter your rescue kitty, submit a photo of your cat dressed in their prom attire (if allowed by them). Then, get your friends and family to vote for your pet and invite them to attend this year’s Puppy Prom on May 18 at Original 40 Brewing Co. to vote in person. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Dressed Kitty Prom King and Queen.” Cat parents are encouraged to attend to participate in voting for their fancy feline. Online voting ends May 17 at 5 pm. Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram

Police say the suspect had a ghost gun, possibly made with a 3D printer, when he was arrested on Monday. Here's what to know about the increasingly widespread weapons and efforts to regulate them.

This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.