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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath.
To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store
Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. NPR's Life Kit has practical tips on saving money before and after you cook.
Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid
by Daniel Estrin
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.
Trump faces new charges in classified documents case
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
How to maximize your summer meteor gazing
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors.
Hulu's 'This Fool' gives a working class perspective of life in Los Angeles
Comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones talks about the second season of the show This Fool, now streaming on Hulu.
What Barbie's professional history says about women in the labor force
With more than 200 careers under her pink belt, Barbie has always been a hard worker. What can the types of professions Barbie's done tell us about women in the U.S. labor force? A lot, actually.
With a rise in robberies of postal carriers, it's a dangerous time to work in mail
by Chuck Quirmbach
Attacks against postal carriers are up, and so are mail thefts. The U.S. Postal Service has a new safety plan, but is it strong enough? This is occurring as the USPS tries to recruit more workers.
Intertribal canoe trip from Oregon to Seattle will set out for first time since COVID
by Emily Cureton Cook / OPB
This month, members of the mid-Columbia River tribes set off from Oregon on an annual intertribal canoe journey to Seattle. It's especially poignant this year after a three-year hiatus due to COVID.
Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that's dying from heat
by Greg Allen
Marine scientists say record ocean temperatures have sparked widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. The extreme heat and bleaching have been deadly — killing all coral on one popular reef.