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Montana’s Jon Tester, a rare red state Democrat in Senate, announces reelection bid

Austin Amestoy — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:49:00 +0000

National Democrats breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday as Sen. Jon Tester of Montana — one of the only red-state Democrats left in the Senate — announced that he will be running for a fourth term.

The Writers’ Room: Preserving women’s histories

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:05:48 +0000

For most of modern history, patriarchal institutions have minimized or excluded women’s stories and contributions from the historical record.

Know It All: AI, facial recognition, and police surveillance

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:04:16 +0000

Will AI in policing make us safer, or less free?

As president, Jimmy Carter focused on energy conservation at a time of long gas lines

Array — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

In the 70s, Jimmy Carter's priorities included energy efficiency and a shift from foreign oil reliance. His actions were criticized then, but laid the groundwork for addressing climate change.

Democrats warn against the release of Jan. 6 tapes to Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, who led the panel that investigated the Jan. 6 attacks, about the risk of giving access to security footage to Carlson.

Not long after their wedding ceremony, a N.C. couple said they wanted out

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

The newlyweds and members of the wedding party were stuck for hours in a hotel elevator that stopped between floors. Firefighters had to turn to a rope rigging system to get members of the party out.

Twins Gloria and Victoria Guerrier receive top honors at New York high school

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

They were named valedictorian and salutatorian at West Hempstead Secondary School. The twins competed in sports too. Both were three-sport varsity athletes with all-state honors for track.

Amid countries that need humanitarian aid, U.N. worries Yemen will be forgotten

Michele Kelemen — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

Yemen has been one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. Aid groups worry it's being forgotten as the world focuses on Ukraine and the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Advocates criticize Biden administration’s proposed broad asylum restrictions

Joel Rose — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

The Biden administration has unveiled sharp new restrictions on who can seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Former officials say it's the latest step toward tougher enforcement.

Israel says its deadly raid into occupied territory prevented future attacks

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0000

At least 11 Palestinians are dead and over 100 are injured following a raid by Israeli military forces in the occupied West Bank. NPR's A Martinez talks to Washington Post reporter Miriam Berger.