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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Challenges remain in Tennessee after last week's deadly winter storms
by Tony Gonzalez
Tennessee has seen a high death toll from a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms. And problems persist as things thaw out.
After a year in space, NASA astronaut reflects on the unexpectedly long trip
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the U.S. record for longest space flight, about his unexpectedly long stay aboard the International Space Station.
Alabama will attempt the nation's first execution by nitrogen this week
by Chiara Eisner
After a failed lethal injection, Alabama is planning to execute a man using nitrogen gas on Thursday. The method has never been used in the U.S.
Bus stations around the country are closing, leaving waiting riders without shelter
by Scott Horsley
Dozens of downtown bus stations have been sold off, and many are now shuttered. For low-income bus passengers, that often means no place to eat, shelter or use the restroom while waiting for a ride.
Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire. Some Democrats will write his name in
by Tamara Keith
President Biden shunned New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary. But state Democratic leaders have championed a write-in campaign, anyway.
Many GOP voters say they're more focused on candidates' values than electability
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Republican voters want a candidate who can beat President Biden. But they're also not that worried about electing someone who is electable. Instead, it's much more about a candidate's values.
Democratic congressional candidates focus on abortion in a bid to regain the House
by Susan Davis
House Democrats plan to campaign on abortion rights in key districts that will determine control of the chamber. Their efforts may be boosted by ballot initiatives in states like Arizona and Florida.
New Hampshire primary is Nikki Haley's best shot at beating Trump for the nomination
by Josh Rogers
The New Hampshire primary on Tuesday offers former UN ambassador Nikki Haley her best chance at a win over former President Donald Trump as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination.
Many in India celebrate as Modi's consecration of controversial, unfinished temple
by Diaa Hadid
Much of India celebrates as the prime minister consecrates a controversial temple to Lord Ram. Critics say its done with an eye to elections, and there's unease among Muslims.
Research shows U.S. children of color get worse health care across the board
by Maria Godoy
New research finds that from neonatal care — to primary care — to emergency medicine, children from racial and ethnic minorities face disparities in the quality of care they receive.