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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
Judge Grants Request To Remove Jamie Spears As Britney Spears' Conservator
by Mandalit del Barco
For the first time in 13 years, Britney Spears will be without the legal oversight of her father, Jamie Spears. A judge granted a request from the singer's lawyer to remove her father from his role.
The Alleged Deceit Behind Ozy Media's Public Meltdown
by David Folkenflik
The media company Ozy seemed like a digital success story, but a New York Times column has raised questions about whether that's a mirage created by a charismatic leader.
Britney Spears' Fight To End Conservatorship Continues With Hearing
by Andrew Limbong
Pop star Britney Spears is having a big day in court on Wednesday. Spears is hoping that a judge will remove her father, Jamie Spears, as the conservator of her estate.
From Infrastructure To The Debt Limit, Negotiations In Congress Are On
House leaders are trying to pass a bipartisan infrastructure deal on Thursday. But that's one piece of a larger legislative puzzle that could stymie the Democratic agenda in Congress.
Wildlife Officials Take 23 Species Off The Endangered List Due To Extinction
by Nathan Rott
Nearly two dozen species are being removed from the endangered species list because they are extinct. More than a million other species are at risk of extinction because of human activities.
Why Haitian Migrants Have Been Making The Trek From Chile To The U.S. Border
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Professor Yvenet Dorsainvil and journalist Ignacio Gallegos, both in Santiago, about the Haitian migrants making their way to the U.S. from Chile.
Transmission Lines Are Vital In The Shift To Clean Energy. But They're A Hard Sell
by Rachel McDevitt
Shifting to clean electricity will require many more major transmission lines, something residents of some areas may not want. The infrastructure bill in Congress could make the lines easier to build.