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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.
Day 4 of the House trying to to elect a speaker: The dynamic has shifted
by Deirdre Walsh
For the fourth day in a row the House of Representatives tried to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy picked up support from some of the group of 20 Republicans who had been voting against him.
Tribes are suing to stop a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, saying the site is sacred
by Kirk Siegler
The fate of a proposed lithium mine in Nevada — one that's important to production of electric cars — is now in the hands of a federal judge as tribes sue to stop it.
How the EPA is cracking down with tighter limits on soot
by Rebecca Hersher
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits on dangerous soot pollution. Public health officials say reducing soot in the air saves lives.
Biden gives a dozen medals to people who helped protect democracy during Jan. 6 riot
by Tamara Keith
President Biden is marking the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by awarding medals to a dozen people who he said helped protect democracy that day.
Many in France's Kurdish community don't think killings were a lone-wolf attack
by Eleanor Beardsley
The Kurdish community in France is reeling from a triple killing, just as they prepare to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of another deadly shooting. Few believe it was a lone-wolf attack.
Unemployment has fallen to 3.5%, matching the lowest level in half a century
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to just 3.5%, matching the lowest level in half a century. The overall job market remains tight.
A California city seeing an influx of migrants reacts to Biden's border control plan
by Jasmine Garsd
The Biden administration plans to sharply limit who can apply for asylum at the southern U.S. border. The border city of Calexico, Calif., recently declared a state of emergency over immigration.
Why we can — and cannot — collect rainwater in places like California
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Fisher, a professor and hydrogeologist, about why we can — and cannot — collect rainwater in places like California.
Fame came early for Reggaeton star Nicky Jam, and he admits he wasn't ready for it
by Enrique Rivera
Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.
Congress and the history of disfunction
Pundits, politicians and journalists are apt to call this chaotic congressional moment unprecedented. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with historian John Farrell about whether that is true.
The NFL finds itself in uncharted territory as the regular season ends this weekend
After the shocking cardiac arrest of Damar Hamlin on Monday, the NFL will try and play games this weekend, but will not finish the game in which he collapsed.
Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned "King"
The world's top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned "King" this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.