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Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
The reason for Sweden's higher inflation in May? Some experts point to Beyoncé
When Beyoncé kicked off her world tour in Sweden last month, fans from all over the world flocked to Stockholm for the two sold out shows.
Why the number of kids enrolled in a federal benefit program has dropped dramatically
by Gabrielle Emanuel
In recent years, the number of children enrolled in a federal benefit program, Supplemental Security Income, has dropped. It provides assistance to people who are very poor and have a disability.
Why a mountaineer chose to turn around just 200 meters from Mount Everest's summit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to mountaineer Kirstie Ennis about her decision to descend Mount Everest, just 200 meters from the summit.
'Washington Post' journalist on FBI's delayed investigation of Trump's role in Jan. 6
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post about her reporting on the DOJ's delay in investigating Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
How an AIDS patient encouraged a physician to take a chance on his own dream
In 1985, a specialist in infectious diseases had developed a reputation for treating patients living with AIDS. And he grew close with many of his patients, including a man named Frank.
A cyberattack on one hospital can disrupt an entire network of medical providers
by Jenna McLaughlin
When hackers attack a hospital, it can be deadly. But doctors and patients at nearby hospitals suffer too, according to a new study from the University of California San Diego.
Teens compete to deliver mail from boat to lakefront homes in Wisconsin
by Sarah Lehr
Every year, Wisconsin teens compete for an unusual summer job. The Lake Geneva mailboat jumpers hop from ship to shore as they deliver letters to lakefront homes.
Nike is coming out with a soccer cleat specifically for women
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Sophie Downey about the upcoming Nike cleats designed for women. Despite soccer's popularity, it's rare to find cleats that are designed for female athletes.
Three songs for the perfect summer road trip playlist
Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson and NPR Music contributor Marissa Lorusso suggest three songs to make your summer road trip playlist perfect.
Groundwater availability in Arizona will limit development in the Phoenix area
by Katherine Davis-Young
Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over.
Finalists for the top teenage piano competition join NPR
The final three participants share thoughts as they headed into final round of Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, where more than 20 teenagers performed classical sonatas and concertos.
A rare signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation is displayed on Juneteenth
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum about an original copy of Emancipation Proclamation it is displaying for Juneteenth.