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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.
Parliament of the World's Religions hopes to show people the good that faith can do
by Jason DeRose
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
Stepping into critical campaign role, VP Harris reaches voters of color and women
by Asma Khalid
As the 2024 campaign gets underway, Vice President Harris is taking on a critical role making a series of trips to tout the president's message specifically to voters of color and women.
July prices give hope the economy may come under control without going into recession
Gas and groceries got more expensive in July, but the price of most other goods was down. The Federal Reserve may be able to bring inflation under control without tipping the economy into recession.
Sixto Rodriguez, singer-songwriter of 'Searching for Sugar Man' doc, is dead at 81
Sixto Rodriguez, the musician whose story was documented in the film Searching for Sugar Man, has died at 81. He had minor success in the U.S., but was surprised to learn his music was a hit abroad.
An update on Maui's wildfire disaster from Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about the wildfires on the island of Maui. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration, making funds available to those effected.
This week in science: Sneaky fish, shouting into space and waves getting taller
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Berly McCoy of the Short Wave podcast about stealthy fish, a recent communication hiccup with Voyager 2 and why waves are getting taller in California.
The role climate change has played in Hawaii's devastating wildfires
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Giuseppe Torri, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, about the role of climate change in the Maui wildfire.
Four Americans move from Iran prison to house arrest as part of a prisoner swap
by Michele Kelemen
Iran moves several U.S. citizens from prison to house arrest — possibly a step toward their eventual freedom in a prisoner swap.
Ecuador reels after leading presidential candidate is assassinated
by Simeon Tegel
With just over a week to go until election day, Ecuador is under a state of emergency and in shock after the assassination of a presidential candidate at a campaign rally.
Prisons try to adjust as their inmate population grows older
A growing portion of the country's prison population is older than 55. That's meant higher costs for prisons and new efforts to provide care for advanced medical needs of the incarcerated.
Indie sci-fi films 'The Pod Generation' and 'Jules' are grounded and intimate
by Bob Mondello
Science fiction often goes epic, but this week brings low-budget, low-key, indie sci-fi: The Pod Generation, which re-imagines pregnancy and Jules, about the alien sitting on Ben Kingsley's sofa.