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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
During Cease-Fire, Gaza Left With Pain And Destruction
by Daniel Estrin
On the second day of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians in Gaza are surveying the destruction caused by Israeli air strikes.
Media Controversies Embroil Chris Cuomo, Martin Bashir
by David Folkenflik
Two well-known journalists have found themselves at the center of media ethics controversies: CNN's Chris Cuomo and former BBC correspondent Martin Bashir.
What AAPI Heritage Month Means To Erik Shoji
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Olympic volleyball player Erik Shoji shares what this month means to him.
The Latest In The Fight Over Abortion Access
by Sarah McCammon
The Supreme Court said it would take up a major abortion case that could open the door to overturning Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Texas Republicans are trying a new legal strategy to ban most abortions.
Gay Officers Action League President Opposes Pride's Uniformed Law Enforcement Ban
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with Brian E. Downey, president of the Gay Officers Action League, about NYC Pride's decision to ban law enforcement from attending Pride events in uniform.
To Win Over Republicans, Biden Offers An Infrastructure Plan Trimmed To $1.7 Trillion
by Ayesha Rascoe
The White House has a new infrastructure proposal — and a smaller price tag designed to convince Republicans to support it.
What Gaza Looked Like On The 1st Day Of Cease-Fire
by Daniel Estrin
The first day of calm after 11 days of Israeli airstrikes left Gazans surveying the damage and reuniting with family. Gazan officials say the strikes killed at least 240 people.
Another Shortage Caused By The Pandemic: Blood Plasma
by Keith Romer
The U.S. is one of five countries that allow companies to pay blood plasma donors, supplying 2/3 of the global need for it. Collection rates fell in the pandemic, threatening the health of recipients.
National Security Council Member Talks U.S. Role In Israel And Middle East
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Brett McGurk from the National Security Council about the Biden administration's role in Israel and the Middle East.