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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
A preview of the first GOP debate
by Domenico Montanaro
The Republican presidential primary debate is a chance for lesser-known candidates to stand out because the leading candidate for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, won't be there.
Lessons Maui can take from other states to protect against future wildfire disasters
by Lauren Sommer
As Maui begins to pick up the pieces after deadly fires, the question is what can be done to prevent similar disasters. Other Westerns states have adopted measures to protect communities.
India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow
by Geoff Brumfiel
Wednesday morning, India will attempt to land a robotic probe on the moon. The targeted landing site of this mission is near the lunar south pole.
All passengers are safe after rescue of dangling Pakistan cable car
by Abdul Sattar
In a remote Northwestern part of Pakistan, a cable car dangled high over a ravine. Inside, school children were trapped for hours. Now, all eight of the passengers have been rescued.
Why some homeowners are choosing to replace their lawns with native plants
by Rebecca Thiele
While some cities don't like the way the native plants look, others are encouraging the climate-friendly swap.
Arkansas drops AP African American Studies course
by Josie Lenora
Arkansas decided to drop the AP African American Studies course saying it does not comply with courses they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program in the state.
The national guard turns to firefighting amid worsening climate change
by Quil Lawrence
As climate change causes more fires, National Guards across the country are re-assessing their aid capabilities for natural disasters, draining man-power from the guards' role in national security.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.
What the dynamic of tomorrow's GOP debate will be like without Trump
by Sarah McCammon
As Republican presidential candidates prepare to appear in the first GOP debate of 2024, the candidate who won't be there, Trump, may dominate the conversation or present an opportunity to stand out.
One last check-in before we say goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meg Linehan, who covers women's soccer and is a senior writer with The Athletic, about the World Cup madness.