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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
by Jackie Northam
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister
by Frank Langfitt
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister — its third in two months. He won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party today.
The right whale population has fallen again, bringing them closer to extinction
by Barbara Moran
The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has fallen again. Scientists now estimate it stands at 340, the latest indication the whales are edging closer to extinction.
'The Loneliest Time' showcases Carly Rae Jepsen's versatility
by Stephen Thompson
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has just released her latest album, The Loneliest Time.
Nevada's changing election laws
Nevada, like other states we've been discussing in our series on changing voting laws across the U.S., is enacting new legislation that impacts the way votes are cast and counted in the Silver State.
What's next after Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump
The House Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed former President Trump. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with former deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman about what could happen next.
The 7 men who control China
by Emily Feng
China's ruling Communist Party has chosen the next seven men to run the country for the next five years. Many of them are loyal to current leader Xi Jinping.
Director Chinonye Chukwu on 'Till' and the story of Emmett Till's mother
NPR's Cheryl Thompson speaks with director Chinonye Chukwu about her new film Till.
The newest food trend: butter boards
The latest viral food trend on TikTok is butter boards. The idea first emerged in the cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden. He shares tips on how to make your own.
'Pittsburgh Post-Gazette' journalists go on strike
by David Folkenflik
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists are on strike in the nation's first newspaper strike in decades. The union is demanding the owners reinstate better working conditions and benefits.
Magic Johnson's career pivot
After a decorated career in the NBA, pro-basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson turned to being an entrepreneur. He explains that pivot to Jay Williams, host of NPR's The Limits.
Life Kit: Navigating the quarterlife
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit has some tips for those of you who may be between the ages of 18-40 and trying to navigate "quarterlife."
How a Massachusetts law intended to protect sex assault victims protects perpetrators
by Ally Jarmanning
In Massachusetts, records related to sexual assault and domestic violence are kept secret. The law is supposed to protect victims, but an investigation finds it also protects perpetrators and police.