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The war has reached a critical point. A real peace seems unlikely, but a ceasefire is possible, most experts agree. The question is whether it can be achieved without placing Ukraine in further peril.(Image credit: Genya Savilov)

The United Nations took steps over the holidays to formally define and respond to cybercrime around the world. But some countries involved, including the U.S., have lingering concerns about the terms.

Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week.Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump's pick to run the Justice Department, John Ratcliffe, his pick to run the CIA, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Trump's nominee for Secretary of State have all answered questions about what they'll do and what they won't do if confirmed.Rubio and Ratcliffe […]

A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what the war has meant for both sides and for the Middle East region. For more coverage of this conflict and the latest developments, please come back to […]

President Biden had once hoped to be giving a second inaugural address. Instead, he'll be saying farewell to public life, and trying to frame his legacy one last time.(Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)

The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president's death. (Image credit: Allison Robbert-Pool)

This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump's national security/foreign policy picks. What do the hearings tell us about the incoming administration's priorities?

While some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced sharp questioning this week, Sean Duffy received a friendly welcome in his confirmation hearing to be secretary of transportation.(Image credit: Samuel Corum)

The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come.(Image credit: Nhac Nguyen)

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup featuring Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, hometown hero Lil Wayne with The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, John Fogerty, Luke Combs, Santana, and Burna Boy as headliners. Other notable acts set to play include HAIM, Cage the Elephant, My…Please click the link below to read the full article.