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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.
Ann Patchett on the friendship that came from quarantining with Tom Hanks' assistant
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Ann Patchett about her latest collection of essays, These Precious Days, and how she ended up quarantining with Tom Hanks' personal assistant.
Who scored 2022 Grammy nominations (Spoiler: ABBA was nominated for the 1st time)
by Andrew Limbong
Nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. In the top categories are some familiar names such as Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Billie Eilish, and newer artists like Olivia Rodrigo.
President Biden addressed rising inflation in his economy speech
by Scott Horsley
President Biden highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy Tuesday afternoon, while also addressing rising prices. The administration is trying to lower gasoline prices, a major driver of inflation.
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the reserve to lower gas prices
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is tapping into the country's emergency petroleum reserves in a bid to bring down high gas prices. But it's not clear how successful that strategy will be.
Jury has begun to deliberate in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
by Debbie Elliott
The nearly all-white jury has begun deliberating the fate of Travis and Greg Michael and William 'Roddie' Bryan. They are accused of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 near Brunswick, Ga.
Wildland firefighters are split on whether higher pay would keep them in the industry
by Nate Hegyi
Wildland firefighters will soon see big increases in pay and other benefits from the infrastructure bill. But firefighters are split on whether the changes are enough to keep them on the job.
White House Council of Economic Advisers head on the economic issues the U.S. faces
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden's Federal Reserve nomination and the economic challenges the country is facing.
Austria enters lockdown as COVID infections rise
Austria has become the first European country to instate a vaccine mandate. Monday, it was the first to initiate a nation-wide lockdown during this surge, despite protests against the restrictions.
Haiti gang has released 2 of the 17 foreign Christian missionaries they kidnapped
by Carrie Kahn
Gang members in Haiti released two of the 17 foreign missionaries they've been holding for more than a month. The move comes as police in Haiti are cracking down on the gangs.
After missteps, Ashley Judd says Time's Up is ready to 'get it right'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ashley Judd, a Time's Up board member, about the organization's decision to "reset" and lay off the majority of their employees.
Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her defense in fraud trial
by Bobby Allyn
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes took the stand to defend herself against fraud charges.