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33 hostages are expected to be released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire with Israel

There are men, women and children on the list of 33 to be released from Gaza. Two are U.S. citizens. Israel is set to free hundreds of prisoners in exchange for them.

Louis DeJoy, the U.S. postmaster general, attends a 2022 event at the Postal Service headquarters in Washington, D.C.

USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' — with limits to employee data access

The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.

Drivers take advantage of the lull between lake-effect snowfalls in Lowville, N.Y., on Saturday.

Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend

Frigid air was expected to move over the eastern third of the U.S. by Monday, while heavy snow was forecast to cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions.

Wombats at the Hannover Zoo in Germany. Sam Jones, a self-described outdoor enthusiast with a large social media following, was widely criticized in Australia after briefly yanking a wombat joey away from its mother in the night.

A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom

Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal.

Today's parents are putting more time into child care and work than they were two decades ago, according to the U.S. Surgeon General's 2024 advisory. That leaves parents with less time for themselves, their partners and leisure activities.

Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for

Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.

Big Health Care is ending a terrible year. Is anyone happy with this business?

Patients are protesting, bipartisan lawmakers are threatening regulation – and investors are selling their shares.

Lon Chaney stars in the 1925 silent horror classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film screens with live organ accompaniment on Oct. 28 at the Balboa Theatre as part of its Silent Movie Mondays. (1925)

5 Halloween-themed things to do in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for Halloween fun in San Diego this season: Lon Chaney, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the return of 'Rocky Horror."

The Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is seen on Monday in Washington, D.C.

White House defends its 'Fork in the Road' offer to federal employees

The White House says the federal employees union is doing its members a disservice by urging them not to resign with the promise of administrative leave until September.

Split Fiction (from left), Monster Hunter Wilds and Avowed.

The best and biggest games of 2025 so far

Game studios have cranked out surprising hits ranging from cooperative platformers to historical epics. NPR staff and contributors round up the latest from a promising 2025.

Running in the New York City Marathon? It's hard to get into but here's how some do it

The New York City Marathon has a similar acceptance rate to Harvard. To secure a bib, runners can enter a lottery, fundraise with a charity, run nine qualifying racers and volunteer for one, or run a qualifying time.

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