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McConnell defends Supreme Court on abortion, says issue will be 'a wash' in midterms

Senate's top Republican says the Supreme Court's role is to protect basic rights, even when majorities are in favor of something else. "That happens all the time."

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Has Tucker Carlson created the most racist show in the history of cable news?

The NY Times did an exhaustive survey of the Fox News host's broadcasts. Reporter Nicholas Confessore says Carlson's show is based on ideas that were once "caged in a dark corner of American life."

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Good Samaritans save a driver having a medical issue at a busy intersection

When a driver experienced a medical episode and was drifting into an intersection, people around her sprang into action and saved everyone on the road from a potentially life-threatening crash.

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U.S. inmates condemned to die are spending more time on death row

Research shows the average time between sentencing and execution has increased by two-thirds in the past 20 years.

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Las Vegas struggles with rising violence in schools

The nation's fifth largest school district has seen a jump in violent incidents since returning from 15 months of virtual-only classes.

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Abortion-rights activists are targeting Supreme Court justices' homes. That's fine by me

Before we delve into the ethics of peacefully protesting in front of a Supreme Court justice's home, I'd like to remind you about some of the havoc wrought by abortion foes after the court legalized abortion in 1973.

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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?

The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.

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A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory

Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.

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Rising home prices are leading to fears of a new housing bubble

Home prices are up 30% in the past year in some cities. Many people wonder if we're in another housing bubble. Some economists think prices could fall in places where homes are especially overvalued.

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Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.

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If Roe is reversed, Indigenous people see even more barriers to body sovereignty

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Pauly Denetclaw, correspondent with Indian Country Today, about her reporting on the what it will mean for Indigenous people if Roe v. Wade'is overturned.

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How one of Russia's neighbors is dealing with Putin's propaganda

On the border with Russia, the Estonian town of Narva has strong cultural and linguistic ties with Russia. That makes it a target of Russian disinformation; something Estonians are trying to combat.

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Bitter feuds and crypto ties: Inside one of the most expensive Democratic primaries

The race in the newly created district has seen party infighting, mysterious ties to cryptocurrency and a complaint to the Federal Election Commission.

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Solar projects are on hold as U.S. investigates whether China is skirting trade rules

A federal investigation of allegations that China is illegally avoiding duties on solar panels sold to U.S. companies is putting the brakes on the nation's solar power build-out.

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Daniel Ellsberg on why the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion is a good thing

The man who leaked the Pentagon Papers told NPR it's obvious why the Supreme Court wants to keep their process secret: "No organization really wants to show how the sausage is made."

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Restaurants that survived the pandemic are now threatened by inflation

Higher costs for food, labor, rent, gasoline and cooking gas make it harder for casual dining places to buy, cook and deliver meals. And they're limited in how much they can pass on to customers.

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Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms

The 66-year-old wrote in a tweet Tuesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.

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Will the threat to abortion rights be enough to get jaded Texas Democrats to vote?

Democrats are hoping voters will be more fired up to turn out for them this year because of abortion rights, but some voters in Texas expressed reservations that the party could deliver on the issue.

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What to know about Bridget Brink, the nominee for ambassador to Ukraine

The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.

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Biden names combatting inflation and rising costs as his top domestic priority

In an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden contrasted his administration's plans to tackle rising costs with what he called Republicans' "ultra-MAGA" plan.

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How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate

Privacy experts warn that in a world without Roe v. Wade, data from period-tracking apps could potentially be used to penalize anyone seeking an abortion.

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Orthodox Christian churches are drawing in far-right American converts

Orthodox Christianity is a relatively small faith tradition in the U.S., but in recent years it has expanded to new regions. Some new converts are using the religion to spread white nationalist views.

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Rick Martínez brings 'rapture' to the kitchen with his new cookbook 'Mi Cocina'

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rick Martínez about his new cookbook Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico.

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Wisconsin voters with disabilities say their right to vote is at risk

Many voters with disabilities rely on a loved one or caregiver to return their absentee ballot for them. Wisconsin's high court is weighing whether current state law allows for that help.

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Winner praises the Pulitzer board's commitment to the 'heart' in journalism

Maria Hinojosa recorded years of conversations with a man who never expected to get out of prison. Then he did. On Monday, Suave, a podcast about his incarceration and release won a Pulitzer.

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