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12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
by Ximena Bustillo
Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
Germany might ask drivers to pump the brakes on the Autobahn
by Rob Schmitz
The country is considering putting speed limits on its highway network — and the move is leading to some soul searching.
Saddam Hussein's trial was meant to be a symbol of a new democratic Iraq
by Deb Amos
The trial was supposed to serve as a model of justice in the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this week. Instead, it became an exercise in revenge.
Roller derby is back on track after being shut down because of COVID
by Sarah Scinto
Roller derby competitors from around the country go head to head in a national championship.
The Los Angeles schools superintendent discusses the labor strike
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, after union workers began a three-day strike.
The story of one man who was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 35
by Allison Aubrey
Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. If you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment.
As many as 18 million Americans may soon lose coverage and not realize it
by Maria Godoy
A federal rule that prevents states from dropping people from Medicaid rolls during the pandemic expires at the end of March.
The memories of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq remain alive for eyewitnesses
by Linah Mohammad
Twenty years have passed since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Four people who witnessed it firsthand share their impressions.(STATIONS NOTE: Story includes descriptions of trauma and violence.)
It's another mass layoff announcement from the tech sector — this time from Amazon
by Andrea Hsu
Amazon announced an additional 9,000 layoffs, citing economic uncertainty. The e-commerce company has already eliminated 18,000 positions.
House Republicans wanted to focus on their agenda. Trump dominates the conversation
by Deirdre Walsh
House Republicans are meeting this week to discuss their plans at they hold the majority in the House. They find themselves defending former President Donald Trump.
The message from a U.N. climate report is dire: Humans must cut pollution quickly
by Rebecca Hersher
Scientists working for the United Nations released their final report on the state of the Earth's climate, current greenhouse gas emissions and the options humans have for curbing those emissions.