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Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary - 2026-02-04T18:16:02-05:00
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.

Newly released court records reveal misconduct inquiry into federal judge - 2026-02-04T17:13:18-05:00
A federal judge said he retired to speak out about threats to the rule of law. Newly released court orders suggest his exit coincided with a misconduct inquiry that ended when he stepped down.

Moltbook is the newest social media platform — but it's just for AI bots - 2026-02-04T16:06:01-05:00
A new message board for artificial intelligence agents has prompted some strange conversations, and existential questions about the inner lives of bots.

The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map - 2026-02-04T13:53:16-05:00
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly map.

Is the U.S. heading into a dictatorship? - 2026-02-04T13:23:36-05:00
The Atlantic writer Robert Kagan says as Trump violates norms, laws and the Constitution, including his call to nationalize elections, "we're on the edge of the consolidation of dictatorship."

Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village - 2026-02-04T13:17:04-05:00
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.

Search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, enters 4th day - 2026-02-04T11:33:27-05:00
Police in Arizona believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken by force from her Tucson area home this weekend. So far, no suspect or person of interest has been identified.

Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackouts - 2026-02-04T09:41:03-05:00
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post' - 2026-02-04T09:19:15-05:00
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.

Photos: Scenes from the 150th Westminster Dog Show - 2026-02-04T08:36:15-05:00
Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week. Penny the Doberman pinscher was named best in show.