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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.
This group holds a boot camp to help left-learning orgs meme-ify politics
by Elena Moore
Democrats are counting on young voters to come out in big numbers in 2024. But first? They have to figure out how to speak meme to reach the extremely online generation.
The mixed message about China's economy
by John Ruwitch
Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke this week at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, saying the Chinese economy was doing just fine. Signals out of Beijing have been conveying a different message.
'Sports Illustrated' faces uncertain future
Sports Illustrated has announced that it's laying off a significant amount — if not all — of the News Guild-represented workers on Friday, prompting responses from the union.
In Israel talks, U.S. reaffirms demands for Middle East's future — to little success
by Daniel Estrin
A rift is deepening between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The backdrop is the war in Gaza and what the future should hold for Palestinians.
What the anti-abortion March for Life looks like now that 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned
by Jaclyn Diaz
This weekend marks 51 years since the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Last year, the Supreme Court overturned its abortion decision, but the annual March for Life goes ahead Friday.
Iran's overarching strategy in attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about Iran's strategy after attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.
Wind turbines on sacred Osage land must be removed, according to court ruling
A judge in Oklahoma has ordered the removal of a massive wind farm from tribal land because its owners failed to get proper permits more than a decade ago.
The GOP needs more of its voters to cast ballots early. What's the problem?
Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of voting before Election Day. But the party needs its voters to overcome a stigma that was created by Republicans.
Mothers of IDF soldiers protest to bring troops home
A new group of soldiers' mothers is calling to bring home the troops from Gaza and strike a diplomatic deal to end the war. The mothers represent a minority view in Israel.
Oil production companies in the U.S. keep consolidating
Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.
Jodie Foster and Kali Reis on the latest season of 'True Detective'
Juana Summers talks to Jodie Foster and Kali Reis about the new season of True Detective.