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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."
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin
by Carrie Johnson
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed federal criminal charges against Derek Chauvin, accusing the former police officer of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of George Floyd.
In Post-Trump GOP Split, Gov. Asa Hutchinson Often At Odds With His Party
by Daniel Breen
Whether it's the pandemic, racial justice or trans youths' access to gender-affirming medical care, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) has had to fight with other members of the GOP increasingly often.
Basecamp Blowup: Banning Politics At Work Prompts Over A Dozen Employees To Quit
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with tech reporter Casey Newton about the mass exodus of employees from the software company BaseCamp after a new policy rolled out that restricts political talk at work.
Chinese Rocket Set To Fall Back To Earth Soon, But No One Is Sure Where
by Brendan Byrne
A Chinese rocket which launched a new space station last week is tumbling out of control. The 24-ton rocket is expected to reenter earth's atmosphere this weekend — but no one is exactly sure where.
'Here Today' And 'The Water Man' Are Here Just In Time For Mother's Day
by Bob Mondello
Two films loaded with family sentiment are just in time for Mother's Day. Billy Crystal's Here Today co-stars Tiffany Haddish. Daniel Oyelowo's directing debut The Water Man co-stars Rosario Dawson.
No Clear Plan For How To Vaccinate ICE Detainees
by Elizabeth Trovall | Houston Public Media
Immigration detention centers have been a hotbed of COVID-19 during the pandemic. But U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement still has no clear plan for how to vaccinate everyone in its care.
Black Homebuyers Today Pay An Unequal Price
After the 2008 financial crisis, mortgage backers began charging more to borrowers with lower credit scores and less wealth — a practice that disproportionately affects Black homebuyers in America.
Set In Stone? Franco-Belgian Border Moved By Bold Farmer And A Boulder
The border between France and Belgium was recently redrawn, but not due to a political dispute. A farmer moved a stone off his land and, in doing so, inadvertently made Belgium slightly bigger.
'I Don't Feel Part Of The Military Anymore': Openly Gay Pilot Leaves After Harassment
by Steve Walsh
One of Naval Aviation's few openly gay pilots is leaving his military career behind after only six years, citing harassment as the reason.
A Housing Attorney's Thoughts On The State Of The Eviction Moratorium
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with housing attorney Lee Camp about Wednesday's ruling that the CDC doesn't have the authority to stop land lords from evicting people during a pandemic.