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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.
How the consumer sentiment index is made
When the Fed wants to see if its policies are working to tamp down inflation, it looks to the Consumer Price Index. But to see into the future, policymakers look to the consumer sentiment index.
A breakdown of the chaos going on in the House
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Norman Ornstein, a senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, about what's is happening in the House.
Russia and China deepen their solidarity with meeting between leaders
by John Ruwitch
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader, Xi Jinping on Wednesday, as the two countries deepen their solidarity.
Rep. Jim Jordan fails second ballot for speaker
by Susan Davis
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed a second ballot for Speaker of the House, leaving the chamber and the GOP without a path forward.
Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir
NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks to author Curtis Chin about his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.
Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Susan Glasser about Biden's position after the Hamas attacks and Israel's response and the challenges U.S. presidents face in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Plumbers are training as substitute teachers so full time teachers can protest a bill
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | The Texas Newsroom
Texas plumbers are getting trained as substitute teachers to allow teachers to protest at the state Capitol against a school vouchers bill.
Author Max Brooks on how the world of Minecraft helps prepare kids for our world
by Andrew Limbong
Author Max Brooks is out now with the final entry of his Minecraft series for kids. Brooks says Minecraft is a great way to teach kids about preparedness and adaptation.
With the aviation system under stress, the FAA may finally get a new leader
by Joel Rose
A Senate committee is set to vote Wednesday on the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.
Some Palestinian Americans say they're afraid to mourn their loved ones out loud
by Sandhya Dirks
Palestinian Americans are grieving over loved ones who have been killed, injured and trapped in Gaza amid Israel's bombardment. They also feel betrayed by the U.S. government's support of Israel.
Israel turns to DNA and dental imprints to identify unrecognizable bodies
The Israeli military is using DNA and dental imprints to identify victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. NPR's Ari Shapiro visits an Israeli Army base south of Tel Aviv where this work is taking place.