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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Books We Love: Ari Shapiro picks 'Build Your House Around My Body'
The 2021 NPR Books We Love list is here. NPR's Ari Shapiro shares one of his favorite books from this year, Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith.
Western U.S. monarch butterfly population is doing better than expected
In recent years, monarch butterflies have all but disappeared from their annual Pacific Coast migration. But there are promising signs the population could stage a comeback.
3 white men have been found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
by Debbie Elliott
A Georgia jury determined three white men are guilty of murder Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black jogger. The nearly all-white panel was not swayed by arguments that y was killed in self-defense.
2 little-known automotive startups are leading the race to become the next Tesla
by Camila Domonoske
Many car companies are racing to be the next Tesla. Right now, two startups are leading the pack. Rivian and Lucid are each worth more than Ford, though they've only made a few hundred vehicles.
Man charged for Waukesha parade crash made 1st court appearance
by Cheryl Corley
Five people died during the Waukesha Christmas parade vehicle crash. They ranged in age from 52 to 81. Several of the victims were a part of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
Charlottesville jury has a partial verdict in the trial over Unite the Right rally
by Hawes Spencer
A Charlottesville jury returned with a partial verdict in a landmark case against those associated with the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Ann Patchett on the friendship that came from quarantining with Tom Hanks' assistant
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Ann Patchett about her latest collection of essays, These Precious Days, and how she ended up quarantining with Tom Hanks' personal assistant.
Who scored 2022 Grammy nominations (Spoiler: ABBA was nominated for the 1st time)
by Andrew Limbong
Nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. In the top categories are some familiar names such as Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Billie Eilish, and newer artists like Olivia Rodrigo.
President Biden addressed rising inflation in his economy speech
by Scott Horsley
President Biden highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy Tuesday afternoon, while also addressing rising prices. The administration is trying to lower gasoline prices, a major driver of inflation.
A new book details the rise of Home Box Office since the channel debuted in 1972
by Eric Deggans
James Andrew Miller's new book, Tinderbox, tells the history of HBO starting with its 1972 debut. HBO succeeded as a cable channel revolutionizing TV by airing programs most outlets wouldn't touch.