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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
by Laurel Wamsley
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Auto Industry Continues To Struggle With Supply Chain Issues
by Camila Domonoske
The auto industry continues to grapple with ongoing supply chain issues, most notably a shortage of semiconductors. The Biden administration is taking a look at the problem, which is costing billions.
Loyalist Protests In Northern Ireland Threaten To Inflame Old Tensions
by Frank Langfitt
A week of protests by loyalists in Northern Ireland who object to the impact of Britain's Brexit deal with the EU threatens to inflame intercommunal tensions in the province.
Sex Therapist Is 'Here To Help' In Her New Book Specifically For Women
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sex therapist Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus about her upbringing, career, and advice from her new book Sex Points.
Recent Attacks On The Capitol Have Reignited Debate Over Its Security
by Claudia Grisales
After two recent attacks on the U.S. Capitol — Jan. 6 and the breach last week when a man rammed a barrier, killing an officer — a debate over fencing and stepped up security is front and center.
Biden Intends To Curb 'Epidemic' Of Gun Violence With Executive Action
by Juana Summers
President Biden announced a number of executive actions intended to curb what he called an "epidemic" of gun deaths and injuries in America, and pressed Congress to also act.
March Saw Record-Breaking Numbers At The U.S.-Mexico Border
by Joel Rose
More than 18,000 unaccompanied children were taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, the most ever in a single month. Border apprehensions have also hit their highest level in 15 years.
French Senate Voted To Ban The Hijab For Minors In A Plea By The Conservative Right
by Eleanor Beardsley
The French Senate passed an amendment that would make it illegal for girls to wear the religious veil worn by Muslim women. The measure will likely fail when up for debate in the National Assembly.
Publisher Of Minneapolis Black-Owned Newspaper Speaks On Coverage Of Chauvin Trial
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Tracey Williams-Dillard on her newspaper's coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has served Minnesota's Black community since 1934.
Muslim Advocates Has Filed A Lawsuit Against Facebook
by Bobby Allyn
The civil rights group Muslim Advocates has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Facebook, demanding the social network start taking anti-Muslim activity more seriously.
Some Colleges Are Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines — But At What Cost?
by Allison Aubrey
Schools have long required vaccinations for several diseases. Now, some colleges and cruise ships are making immunization against COVID-19 mandatory, igniting concerns of equity and civil liberties.