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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."
From the ground in Jordan, talking with Palestinians who have family in Gaza
by Ari Shapiro
For Jordanian Palestinians with family in the Gaza Strip, that distance can feel painfully close and impossibly far. Across Jordan on Friday, thousands of people marched in support of Palestinians.
On trash pickup day, a man was reminded of the humanity in everyone
After Jeff Balch's mother died, he was outside doing yard work on trash pickup day. A member of the crew asked how Ms. Balch was doing, which led to a moment of connection between strangers.
Remembering actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, dead at 76
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Friends and fellow actors are remembering actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers with fondness. Somers died Sunday at age 76 after battling cancer for more than two decades.
Naloxone on college campuses saves lives
by Liz Schlemmer
Fentanyl was involved in most teen overdose deaths in 2021, and the issue has followed onto college campuses. When an overdose happens, access to naloxone can be the difference between life and death.
What Biden and Republicans are saying about Israel
by Mara Liasson
President Biden has taken a very pro-Israel stance since the Hamas attacks. But starting on Friday, the president has begun to talk more about the situation on the ground in Gaza.
George Tyndall, former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, found dead
The former USC gynecologist, who was accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of women, has died. He was set to stand trial next year on sex crimes related to a smaller subset of 16 former patients.
These 5 big purchases can save energy — and money — at home
by Jeff Brady
To live a more climate-friendly life, invest in home appliances that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. NPR's Life Kit offers a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
California bans 'excited delirium' term as a cause of death
by Martin Kaste
Last week, California became the first state to ban the use of "excited delirium" as an official cause of death. The medical term has long been controversial when it comes to policing.
The Israel-Hamas war tests mission of two leaders of interfaith dialogue
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Aziza Hasan, executive director of NewGround, and Alyson Freedman, member of Sisterhood Salaam Shalom, about the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas.
NSC spokesperson John Kirby on Israel-Hamas war
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with John Kirby, President Biden's spokesman on the National Security Council, about the U.S. role in the war between Israel and Gaza.
Patrick Stewart says his time on 'Star Trek' felt like a ministry
by Rachel Martin
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart talks about his time on Star Trek and supernatural experiences that have shaped his spirituality.
Philadelphia Phillies bring good vibes to MLB playoffs
As the next round of Major League Baseball playoffs begins, no team appears to be having more fun than the Philadelphia Phillies.