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The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy

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Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election?

A startup hopes to use a 1970s discovery to bring a male contraceptive to market

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A research lab in Flagstaff, Ariz., is trying to leverage a 1970s discovery into a safe and desirable alternative for men who want to prevent pregnancy.

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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94

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The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.

Former star running back reunites with his Heisman Trophy

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After 14 years, Reggie Bush will be reunited with his Heisman trophy. He forfeited it after an NCAA investigation found that he and his family received improper monetary benefits during his USC time.

Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case

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At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the emergency room.

Supreme Court looks at Idaho abortion ban when a woman's health is in imminent danger

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The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided over its latest abortion case, which looks at whether a state may ban medical termination of a pregnancy if the woman's health, but not life, is in danger.

Scientists found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder

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Researchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid.

'Tales of Kenzera: Zau' — a video game about grief, inspired by Bantu mythology

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.

Biden gives TikTok a year to find a buyer or be banned

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President Biden signed a law Wednesday that gives TikTok a year to find a buyer, or be banned nationwide. TikTok says it's planning to take the Biden administration to court to stop it.

What to watch for at the Supreme Court presidential immunity arguments

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with University of Texas Law professor Lee Kovarsky ahead of the Supreme Court looking at the federal election interference case against former president Donald Trump.

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Boston area police failed to act on reports for years before arresting serial rapist

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Alvin Campbell Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting nine women over three years and will go on trial for rape and other charges. His sister is Massachusetts' Attorney General Andrea Campbell.

Austin, Texas, is looking to ban building windowless bedrooms

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Windowless bedrooms are not uncommon, especially in student housing. Now Austin, Texas, has moved to ban windowless bedrooms in any new housing.

Shot by Israeli troops while getting aid, a boy in Gaza fights for his life

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UNICEF says one child is injured or killed in Gaza every 10 minutes. This is the story of a 12-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces while he was trying to get food aid.

In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment

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Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. In some communities, it's caused a mass exodus. Those who stayed behind say, it's made life terrifying.

What Congress' $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine could mean for the battlefield

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Congress has approved $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Here's a look at what it it's likely to include and how it might reshape the battlefield.

The challenges of receiving disaster aid from FEMA

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency helps people financially after disasters, but some disaster survivors say the agency is not clear on deadlines they need to meet for their recovery assistance.

Horses were on the loose in London

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Riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were galloping through central London Wednesday morning. They kept going for several miles.

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A woman with failing kidneys receives genetically modified pig organs

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Surgeons transplanted a kidney and thymus gland from a gene-edited pig into a 54-year-old woman in an attempt to extend her life. It's the latest experimental use of animal organs in humans.

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More and more, young kids are being exposed to hate ideologies

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Three middle school students in southern Maryland have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly harassing a Jewish classmate. Experts say young kids are increasingly exposed to hate ideologies.

DOJ settles with Nassar victims

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The U.S. Justice Department reaches a settlement with hundreds of victims abused by former Team USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

A grassroots effort in Michigan is raising reparations — while the government lags

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When state and federal legislation is slow, if at all, a Michigan church in East Lansing is gathering money and making plans to distribute funds.

Good news from Voyager 1, which is now out past the edge of the solar system

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In mid-November, Voyager 1 suffered a glitch, and it's messages stopped making sense. But the NASA probe is once again sending messages to Earth that make sense.

Schools try to balance freedom of speech and security during student protests

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Schools weigh freedom of speech and safety risks as nationwide protests pop up on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Senate appears set to approve $95 billion in foreign aid

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The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.

Players are pushing back against free video games that rely on in-game purchases

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In 2012, a studio had a game with no publishers. So it tried something new. Now, many studios use the "live service model." Rather than costing money upfront, games are free with "in-game purchases."

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Animals are stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose about his study into why animals are so stressed out during an eclipse.

Columbia University's student radio is on air nonstop covering campus protests

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Columbia University's student radio station WKCR has been transformed into a bustling newsroom by the protests that have roiled campus for the past week.

Emily Henry on 'embarrassing, giddy, freefall' of writing, reading and being in love

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Emily Henry about her new book FUNNY STORY and the difficulty of writing a genuinely nice person while also creating obstacles in getting two people together.

'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "The Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.

Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S.

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The United States is millions of homes short of demand, and lacks enough affordable housing units. And many Americans feel like housing costs are eating up too much of their take-home pay.