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At 18 weeks pregnant, she faced an immense decision with just days to make it

Selena Simmons-Duffin — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:05:00 +0000

About halfway into her pregnancy, Karla found out her fetus had a severe genetic anomaly. As she grappled with an uncertain prognosis, she was up against North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit.

Why you should talk to more strangers

Array — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:29:00 +0000

Recent research by The Harvard Business School found that people with a mix of weak and strong social ties report higher levels of happiness and wellbeing.

Bono discusses his new memoir, ‘Surrender,’ and the faith at U2’s core

Array — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:04:00 +0000

The veteran rock star speaks with Morning Edition about his new memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story — and in particular, his deep-rooted spirituality.

The News Roundup – International

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:59:24 +0000

Russia upholds Griner’s sentence. Brazil’s presidential election is coming to a close.

The News Roundup – Domestic

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:57:54 +0000

The midterms are in full swing. Musk might finally take over Twitter.

Ahead of the World Series, Phillies radio announcer shares the art of play-by-play

Dave Davies — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:19:00 +0000

Scott Franzke has been calling MLB games in Philadelphia since 2006. He sizes up the teams headed into the World Series and reflects on upcoming changes designed to put more action in the game.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ mixes late-night dreaminess with steely control

Ken Tucker — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:19:00 +0000

Swift's new album, which chronicles 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout her life, includes a bracing amount of clear-headed thoughts about love and life as a pop star.

What’s on the minds of young voters in Milwaukee? A lot

Array — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:49:00 +0000

Polls found that young people were among the least likely to vote this fall. But the end of Roe v. Wade has helped boost voter registration among them. Other issues are also important to young voters.

Whether gas prices are up or down, don’t blame or thank the president

Camila Domonoske — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:12:00 +0000

Prices at the pump are falling, which is welcome news for Democrats this election season. But politicians have very limited control over energy costs.

Iowa voters will decide Sen. Chuck Grassley’s fate in his closest race in 42 years

Clay Masters — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:11:00 +0000

Many Iowans cannot remember a time when Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley did not represent them in Washington. But as he seeks an eighth term, he faces his toughest race yet.