Two Marines spent years firing heavy weapons. Then came headaches and hemorrhage. Two Marines suspect that years of firing powerful weapons caused them to develop the same rare, and potentially fatal, brain condition. Jon Hamilton
This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year's big meeting of American economists. Greg Rosalsky
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires. Alina Hartounian
As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets' A large swath of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities warn they could fuel the four existing fires as well as new ones. Rachel Treisman
'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court. ChatGPT's future could be on the line In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them. Bobby Allyn
RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet. Sarah McCammon
NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here's what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive. Alina Selyukh
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Barbara Sprunt
Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden's criticism "undermines the very foundation of what makes America's justice system fair and equitable." NPR Washington Desk
