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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
by Noam Levey
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
St. Vincent On The Sleazy '70s Sounds And The Background Stories Of 'Daddy's Home'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with musician Annie Clark about her new '70s-inspired album as St. Vincent, called Daddy's Home.
The Olympics Are In 10 Weeks, But Many In Japan Don't Want Them
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are 10 weeks away. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The New York Times' Motoko Rich in Tokyo about the games' unpopularity in Japan, where the pandemic is still out of control.
Anti-Government Protests In Colombia Now In Their 3rd Week
by John Otis
In Colombia, deadly anti-government protests are now in their third week. Protesters are taking to the streets over police violence, economic inequity and health reform amid the pandemic.
National Gallery Of Art And A Few Smithsonian Museums Have Reopened In D.C.
by Elizabeth Blair
The National Gallery of Art and four Smithsonian museums have reopened in Washington, D.C., but not fully. Some are only open five days a week and their hours are reduced.
Michigan Hospital 'Cautiously Optimistic' About New Mask Rules
The CDC's relaxed mask guidance is a major pandemic milestone. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Barbara Ducatman of Michigan's Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak about how the pandemic looks there.
Israeli-Palestinian Violence Continues As U.S. Envoy Arrives
by Daniel Estrin
Israel added artillery to its assault on the Gaza Strip as Palestinian casualties increased and some rocket fire from militants continued into Israel.
Author Explains Why Those 4-Letter Words Are So Satisfying To Say Out Loud
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with linguist John McWhorter about his new book, Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever, which looks at how profanities have evolved over centuries.
Seeking Hate Crime Charges Can Be Harder With Asian Victims
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Thien Ho of the Sacramento County district attorney's office about the unique challenges of prosecuting those who commit hate crimes against members of the AAPI community.
Lawmakers Reach Deal On Bipartisan Commission To Address Capitol Security
by Claudia Grisales
House lawmakers reached a deal on a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump and to recommend changes to further protect the complex.
Coronavirus Variant From India Appears To Be Spreading In The U.S.
by Rob Stein
The coronavirus variant first spotted in India appears to be spreading in the U.S., which is worrisome because this variant appears to be more contagious and better at evading the immune system.