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Maren Morris is a progressive voice in country music on a ‘humble quest’

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:42:39 +0000

The Grammy-winning songwriter has a new album and is embarking on a nationwide tour this summer.

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while reporting on an Israeli raid

Array — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:11:00 +0000

Abu Akleh, a 51-year-old U.S. citizen, had been covering a military raid on the Jenin refugee camp "when she was shot in the face by a single bullet, despite wearing a press vest," Al Jazeera said.

What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?

Sarah McCammon — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:28:00 +0000

Overturning Roe v. Wade could threaten birth control and other care, experts say.

Sounds of America: Robin Williams and Marc Maron

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:32:52 +0000

“So I just think that, you know, with somebody who had a 40 or 50-year career and having the public never really hearing him speak in this way. How you’re not going to remember that?”

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

Array — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:08:00 +0000

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.

The Senate is expected to vote on a bill codifying Roe v. Wade into law

Array — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:39:00 +0000

The Senate vote will largely be a symbolic move by Democrats to show support for abortion rights after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court may overturn the ruling.

The largest wildfire in the U.S. has burned an area bigger than New York City

Array — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:39:00 +0000

The wildfire in New Mexico is growing rapidly. After weeks of relentless winds, firefighters are hoping for some relief soon. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people evacuated.

Ukraine will prevail over Russia and we will help them, NATO official says

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:39:00 +0000

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is coming up on three months with no end in sight. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana about the alliance's objectives in Ukraine.

David Izzard returns 2 records that he checked out of a Missouri library in 1961

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:39:00 +0000

David Izzard mailed the vinyl back to the Kansas City Public Library in good condition, according to WDAF-TV. He was lucky to be six decades late. In 2019, the library got rid of late fees.

The White House will host a second global COVID-19 summit

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:39:00 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to Jeff Levi, George Washington University professor of Health Policy and Management, about the upcoming White House COVID Summit.