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Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on

Children who need growth hormone to achieve their full stature are having trouble getting the medicine. A shortage has stretched months longer than expected and could last the rest of the year.

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New biography of Martin Luther King Jr. undercuts a widely cited quote about Malcolm X

A critical quote about Malcolm X that has been attributed to King has been taught for decades. But King didn't say the words that appeared in an article by Alex Haley, says biographer Jonathan Eig.

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The U.N. is marking the 75th anniversary of Palestinians' displacement

The international body is following through on a resolution to memorialize the mass displacement of Palestinians from their homes in 1948 that coincided with the founding of Israel.

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Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted

The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically.

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'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's

When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made him famous.

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How TransPennine Express ended up being brought under government control

Travellers in the north have been familiar with chaos on the rails for years

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When Getty began losing her vision as a girl, she was told her life was over. Wrong!

Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame says she could not imagine "what the future had in store." She faced sorrow — but ultimately triumphed. She is the new chair of the U.N. committee for disability rights.

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Fear and confusion, but not chaos, along the southern border after Title 42 ends

The pandemic-era policy nearly halted the processing of asylum applications. As Title 42 was lifted on Thursday, officials braced for an influx of migrants. But the reality was relatively calm.

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‘Swastika Mountain’ in Oregon gets a new name

The mountain’s name change was approved in mid-April after residents petitioned to have it changed

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Coronavirus FAQ: 'Emergency' over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?

Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering.

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In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license

Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes.

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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security. Will Washington let him?

The Louisiana Republican has been quietly working to build consensus around a bipartisan plan to address coming solvency issues with Social Security. So far, party leaders aren't listening.

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Sargassum Seaweed Plagues Florida Beaches Causing A Smell On The Shores

Florida's beaches were knocked off the list of one of the best beaches causing the tourism industry millions of dollars.

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Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under pressure for holding up military nominees over abortion policy he disagrees with. When asked whether that is hurting military readiness, he faulted President Biden.

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Pandemic hits 'stop button,' but for some life is forever changed

NPR talked to hundreds of people over the course of the pandemic. As the emergency declaration ends on May 11, we asked some of them for their reflections on the past three tumultuous years.

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Title 42, a COVID-era halt on asylum applications, has ended. Here's what to expect

The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's been lifted, some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending humanitarian crisis.

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Virginia hid execution files from the public. Here's what they don't want you to see

In January, the Virginia Department of Corrections restricted public access to execution records. NPR is now publishing a selection of those secret files.

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This duo rehearsed between air raid alarms. Now they're repping Ukraine at Eurovision

Dozens of countries will compete in the Eurovision grand final on Saturday. Electronic duo Tvorchi is representing Ukraine, which won last year. They spoke to NPR about their journey to Liverpool.

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Disney's Q2 earnings: increased profits but a mixed picture

The Walt Disney Company reported a 13% increase in quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

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What does the end of the COVID emergency mean to you? Here's what Kenyans told us

Our reporter spoke to residents of Kibera, known as Africa's largest urban slum. Many had not yet heard that the World Health Organization ended the state of "emergency." They had strong reactions.

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Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charge

Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, has faced controversy, calls for his resignation and probes over his many falsehoods. Now he faces a federal criminal charge.

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Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter

The fired Fox News host announced he is bringing his show to Twitter, owned by Elon Musk, "soon." His lawyers reportedly have sent threatening letters to Fox to let him out of his contract.

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Senate Democrats demand more details from Harlan Crow on gifts to Justice Thomas

Top Senate Democrats are pushing for new disclosures from a wealthy GOP donor with ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86

The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival.

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad

Paramilitary forces arrested Khan at a court in Islamabad, where he was facing corruption charges. The arrest has triggered rare pushback against the military, the country's most powerful institution.

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