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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her new biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what her departure will mean for Germany and the world.
'Sellout' explores how anti-establishment views in punk puts bands in a tough spot
by Andrew Limbong
In his new book Sellout, Dan Ozzi explores the punk phenomenon where anti-establishment clout is currency and while it's hard to pay your bills on principles, selling out often led to buyer's remorse.
Hair salons have been a safe space for Black women for decades, even through COVID
by Taylor Jennings-Brown
Hair salons have long been a safe space for Black women. And that doesn't seem to have changed despite all the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the holidays ahead, supply chain issues will get worse before they get better
by John Burnett
Supply chain backups are snarling ports — and are only expected to get worse before they get better.
The current climate pledges nations are making won't be enough, UN report card says
by Lauren Sommer
Nations are gathering the first week of November to negotiate new climate change pledges. But a new report card from the United Nations says those pledges aren't enough to stop extreme climate change.
10 years after the end of Basque separatist violence, some wounds are still open
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Spanish writer Edurne Portela and Tamara Muruetagoiena about the 10 year anniversary of peace in the Basque Country and coming to terms with a history of the conflict.
House panel pushing ahead on Jan. 6 investigation, despite resistance
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Montgomery, Ala., drops Confederate street name to honor famed civil rights attorney
by Kyle Gassiott
Despite a threat from Alabama's attorney general, Jefferson Davis Avenue in Montgomery will be no more. The street once named for the Confederate figure will now honor civil rights attorney Fred Gray.
Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisors voted on whether the agency should authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility
by Scott Detrow
President Biden's climate push has been tied up by members of his own party even as he exhorts other leaders to aim high. Heading into two major summits, will his "America's back" message ring hollow?
What the military coup in Sudan means for Washington
by Michele Kelemen
The military takeover in Sudan came just as the U.S. envoy to the region left Khartoum. Now, the U.S. is trying to figure out a way to salvage a transitional government.