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The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

Israelis held one of their biggest protests in nearly two years, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release the remaining hostages. But Israeli leaders plan a military escalation.

Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research.

Polls point to a defeat for the leftist party that has ruled Bolivia for the past two decades. Voters overwhelmingly say they want a change as the nation suffers from high inflation and shortages.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about President Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to his city.

A year ago, the WHO and Africa CDC triggered the highest health alert for the mpox outbreak. experts say the response has been an indicator of how poorly prepared the world is for a future pandemic.

A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

A Thai court has toppled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dealing a major blow to her powerful family and plunging Thailand into fresh political chaos.

No one wants rats scurrying about their neighborhood. But they're a cunning and evasive foe. Now, a community near Boston is trying their luck with a different approach: rat birth control.

The 50-year-old casual dining chain Chili's has posted five straight quarters of double digit sales increases. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Slate's Dan Kois about what's behind the brand's turnaround.