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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.
The mifepristone ruling may deter the development of new drugs, experts say
by Becky Sullivan
The mifepristone ruling in Texas has been met with concern from the pharmaceutical industry, who say the decision, if upheld, could having a chilling effect on the development of new drugs.
A popular ice cream bar tells a story of China's history with Russia
by John Ruwitch
An ice cream popular in Northeastern China tells a story of the country's long history with Russia in the 20th century.
Indigenous author explores the power of hair for Native Americans in children's book
by Elizabeth Blair
My Powerful Hair is Indigenous author Carole Lindstrom's new children's book. It is inspired by her grandmother, who was forced to cut off her hair to try to remove her from Native culture.
Residents evacuate due to possible toxic particles from industrial fire in Indiana
by Chris Welter
Smoke from a massive industrial fire in Indiana has displaced scores of residents because of possible harmful particles in the air. The fire is contained, but it's expected to burn for days.
Rep. Chu warns anti-China rhetoric could open the door to xenophobia
There's increasingly bipartisan consensus that China represents a threat to the U.S. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., about why some anti-China rhetoric worries her.
What the coming snowmelt will mean for California, already hit hard by winter floods
by Nathan Rott
California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is well above average and all that snow is starting to melt. Communities are planning for flooding in a state already hit hard by winter rains and floods.
Virginia governor's process of restoring voting rights for felons is under fire
by Ben Paviour
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has changed his predecessors' protocol for granting voting rights back to returning felons, reducing access to the ballot.
Juul is paying $462 million to settle yet another case
by Yuki Noguchi
Vaping company Juul is paying to settle yet another case. New York Attorney General Leticia James, with counterparts in five other states and Washington D.C., announced the $462 million settlement.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott takes a step toward a presidential bid
by Don Gonyea
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has taken a significant step toward a presidential bid, launching an exploratory committee.
In Philadelphia, harm reduction experts help communities fight xylazine addiction
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Sarah Laurel, founder of a harm reduction nonprofit called Savage Sisters, about how communities are helping people struggling with addiction to xylazine and fentanyl.
Before she could be injured, a woman falling on the stairs was caught by a stranger
Heather Church will never forget the day, many years ago, when she tripped on the stairs in a busy clothing store. Before her head could hit the ground, someone caught her.
Gas and grocery prices dropped, but overall inflation stayed high in March
by Scott Horsley
Inflation eased a bit in March, as the price of gasoline and groceries dropped. But the price of services continues to climb, keeping overall inflation stubbornly high.