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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
The economic arguments for and against Biden's student debt relief plans
by Scott Horsley
President Biden's plan to erase up to $20,000 in college debt for tens of millions of borrowers is drawing praise and criticism. Some welcome relief, but others say he should address tuition costs.
'Who Killed Daphne' podcast seeks answers and justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Stephen Grey, the host of Who Killed Daphne. The podcast investigates the 2017 death of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed in a car bomb in Malta.
Japan is urging its youth to drink more alcohol
by Anthony Kuhn
A controversial new Japanese government campaign is urging young people to drink more alcohol to boost the economy. It comes as young Japanese people are turning away from drinking.
Texas ranchers struggle as they face the worst drought in over a decade
by Mitch Borden
A months-long drought in Texas has at least one town trucking in water for residents. Ranchers are facing tough business decisions without enough water for their cattle.
Severe drought means harvests will be smaller in Massachusetts
by Jill Kaufman
Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.
The book 'Haven' is a monastic retreat to an island inhabited only by men and birds
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Emma Donoghue about her new book, Haven. In it, three Irish monks in the Middle Ages choose to live a life of isolation on a rocky island.
Education Secretary Cardona explains Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers.
Could air conditioning help prevent extreme violence in prisons? Research suggests so
by Grant Blankenship
New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.
Uvalde's city manager reflects on where the community is 3 months after mass shooting
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Uvalde, Texas, city manager Vince DiPiazza about where his community is three months after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
How an Illinois military base transports an unprecedented flow of weapons to Ukraine
by Jenna McLaughlin
Moving the people and stuff that the U.S. military needs is a massive puzzle. Aid for Ukraine is being sent from Illinois' Scott Air Force Base, which must deal with logistics and possible threats.