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Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
by Allison Sherry
Three police officers and two paramedics faced felony charges in death of McClain, a young Black man not suspected of a crime. Two cops were aquitted.
How the Dust Bowl depiction from 'The Wizard of Oz' left a lasting impact on Kansas
by David Condos
The Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But a Dust Bowl 1930s image may also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be.
A psychoactive hemp product is available where marijuana is banned due to a loophole
by Steve Harrison
Marijuana is still outlawed in most red states, but stores there have found a way to sell intoxicating hemp-based products. It's all because of a loophole in a federal law.
National Science Foundation workers are fighting orders to return to the office
by Andrea Hsu
The union representing employees of the National Science Foundation are fighting orders reducing the number of days they can telework, warning people will quit if greater flexibility isn't preserved.
Medicaid warns 5 states that they've made it too hard for residents to keep coverage
by Austin Amestoy
The federal government has put five states on notice that they make it too hard for people to stay on Medicaid. When COVID-19 hit, states had to keep everyone on the rolls. But that rule has expired.
What comes next for the Wagner Group following the death of its leader
by Charles Maynes
Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Priogozhin may be dead, but his private army remains. With some Russians publicly mourning Prigozhin, the future of his fighters is unclear.
Distrust undermined the U.S. pandemic response. Now, it continues to erode healthcare
by Frank Morris
High levels of distrust undermined the country's pandemic response and possibly caused half a million deaths. Distrust continues to erode healthcare, diminish access and give old diseases a chance.
Slew of new landownership bills are reminiscent of anti-Asian Alien Land Laws
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with legal expert Edgar Chen about the recent slew of legislation aimed at restricting U.S. land ownership for Chinese citizens and businesses.
A look at the odd situations Emmys voters face this year as voting ends
by Eric Deggans
On the last day TV academy voters choose the final winners for the Emmy awards, here's a look at the issues they will weigh and the impact of moving the ceremony announcing winners to January.
Terrorist groups are expanding in Mali is peacekeepers leave, UN experts warn
by Michele Kelemen
The United Nations is on a tight timeline to pull all of its peacekeepers out of Mali by the end of 2023. As they leave, experts warn that ISIS and other terrorist groups are expanding their control.
A stranger made a woman feel like she could continue living the life she wanted
One day in 2022, Lynn Fainsilber Katz went to the beach. She was carrying a lot of things and was feeling weighed down when a stranger asked if she needed a hand.
With her her 8th U.S. Championship win, Simone Biles is still the gymnastics GOAT
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer Camonghne Felix about how Simone Biles won her eighth U.S. Championship Sunday night — a record — 10 years after she first ascended to the top of her sport.
Judge Chutkan sets Trump's Jan. 6 trial for early March
by Jaclyn Diaz
D.C. Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan set a March 4, 2024, trial date in former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 trial, much to the chagrin of his attorney.