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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Rare Shakespeare first edition on sale for $7.5 million
Four hundred years after it was first printed, Shakespeare's First Folio is up for sale for $7.5 million. The book contains a near-complete collection of the bard's plays.
E. Jean Carroll's civil trial against former President Donald Trump begins
by Ilya Marritz
A civil trial against former President Donald Trump began Tuesday in Manhattan. Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of raping her in the 1990s.
The impact that Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling proposal would have on food stamps
by Ximena Bustillo
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
How hospitals decide what qualifies as a life threatening emergency to allow abortion
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
In many states that ban abortion, there's an exception for life threatening emergencies. But how do hospitals decide what situations qualify? Researchers set out to find out.
Remembing groundbreaking singer, actor and lifelong activist Harry Belafonte
by Elizabeth Blair
Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen.
American synagogues reconsider prayer for the state of Israel amid new government
by Deena Prichep
At many synagogues, a prayer for the state of Israel is said across the U.S. every sabbath. But with the Israeli government's recent actions, some American congregations are reconsidering it.
Study finds parrots can find friendship through video chat
Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so.
The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Lucinda Williams and her suitcase full of songs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams about her new memoir Don't Tell Anyone the Secrets I Told You.
Group outlines lessons learned from Covid pandemic in new report
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow about the forthcoming report "Lessons Learned From Covid War: An Investigative Report" by the Covid Crisis Group.
How a 2024 presidential campaign for Biden will differ from 2020's
Evan Osnos, author and staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about President Biden's strategy for his anticipated run for president.