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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.
Advocates push for greater investment in long COVID research at Senate hearing
by Will Stone
Four years after the first known case of COVID-19 in the United States, long COVID remains a mystery to scientists. Medical experts called for more research funding at a Senate hearing Thursday.
Pod Corner: 'If All Else Fails'
If All Else Fails is a podcast from North Country Public Radio that explores how far-right extremism is gaining traction in upstate New York among law enforcement.
What Republican candidates have been saying about the opioid crisis in New Hampshire
by Paul Cuno-Booth
New Hampshire holds its presidential primaries, a state devastated by opioid addiction. But Republicans' response to the crisis has largely focused on cutting off the supply of illegal drugs.
Meet the kid inspired his rural school to spiff up each week for 'Dapper Wednesday'
by Patty Wight // Maine Public
A student at a rural Maine elementary school decided to start wearing suits to school. The idea took off and led to "Dapper Wednesday."
A migrant walked for 21 days to escape drug violence. But what awaits in the U.S.?
by Jasmine Garsd
Immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd recently took a flight from San Diego to New York. She sat next to a young man from Ecuador, who told her the story of his journey to the U.S.
Myanmar military struggles against ethnic armed groups, post-coup resistance forces
by Michael Sullivan
Myanmar's military is reeling from a string of defeats at the hands of anti-junta forces 3 years after the February 2021 coup. Are the recent opposition successes enough to help topple the regime?
Why Puerto Rico has such deep support for the Palestinian cause
by Adrian Florido
In Puerto Rico, solidarity with the cause of Palestinians runs deep, in large part because of their shared colonial histories and struggles for self-determination.
Remembering Earnest Jackson, the only artist signed to Planet Money's record label
by Sarah Gonzalez
Earnest Jackson, the sole star of Planet Money's record label, died recently at 75. We look back at his life and the long lost song he recorded in the 1970s about inflation.
With Christie out of the primaries, many of his backers turn their attention to Haley
by Tamara Keith
Nikki Haley is hoping for a big day in New Hampshire's primary. But if she's going to catch up to former President Donald Trump, she'll need the support of voters who previously backed Chris Christie.
Checking in on Monterey Park's ballroom community a year after a gunman killed 11
by Josie Huang
Almost a year ago, a gunman who was part of Monterey Park's ballroom community killed 11 people at a dance hall. As the anniversary approaches, we check in on members of that dance community.
IRS is called to look into nonprofit for Jan. 6 rioters
by Tom Dreisbach
Democratic Congress members are calling for the IRS to scrutinize a nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and has close ties to the Trump campaign.
Musician Brittney Spencer says she has Baltimore to thank for her intro to country
NPR's Juana Summers talks with country singer Brittney Spencer, originally from Baltimore, about her debut album called 'My Stupid Life.'