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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.
Millions of people may soon be disenrolled from Medicaid despite still being eligible
by Aaron Bolton
States can once again begin removing people from their Medicaid rolls. It's estimated that about 15 million people could lose their coverage in the coming months, including many who remain eligible.
The hunt for clues about how classified government documents leaked
by Jenna McLaughlin
The U.S. government is investigating a leak of classified documents that appear to give a snapshot of the intelligence community's understanding of the world in late February and early March.
Solving public transportation needs in rural America
by Elizabeth Rembert
Getting around rural America without a car is hard — especially for older residents. It makes public transportation especially important in rural areas, but providing the resource can be challenging.
Behind one Nebraska lawmaker's filibuster to oppose anti-LGBTQ legislation
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nebraska state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, a Democrat, about her weeks-long filibuster over a bill she says is "legislating hate."
Mimi Sheraton, pioneering NYC restaurant critic, dies after lifetime of good eating
Mimi Sheraton, who chronicled New York's culinary scene, has died at 97. She is being remembered as the New York Times' first female restaurant critic, who enjoyed great food from little-known spots.
Texas Gov. Abbott pushes to pardon Army sergeant convicted of killing BLM protestor
by Julián Aguilar
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the state board of pardons to review the case of Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted Friday of killing Garrett Foster during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest.
Nashville councilmember plans to restore ousted Tennessee Democrat
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nashville Metro Councilmember at Large Zulfat Suara, who plans to vote to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones to Tennessee's House after his expulsion over a gun control protest.
Arguments that trans athletes have an unfair advantage lack evidence to support
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with geneticist Dr. Eric Vilain about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes.
Chlöe Bailey on her debut album 'In Pieces'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with singer-songwriter and actress Chlöe Bailey about her new album, In Pieces.
Celebrating #NPRPoetryMonth with Franny Choi
We read listener-submitted poems, as NPR's Scott Detrow celebrates National Poetry Month with poet Franny Choi, author of the collection The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On.
Ellie Goulding runs through highlights off her new album 'Higher Than Heaven'
Singer Ellie Goulding discusses a few songs from her new album, Higher Than Heaven.
Northwest shellfish growers call for aggressive action against invasive crabs
by Tom Banse/Northwest News Network
Oyster growers in Washington's Willapa Bay are alarmed by an invasion of potentially destructive European green crabs. Some are asking for an all-out trapping offensive to corral the invasive species.