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The debate to fix an outdated and incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
by John Lee
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
Brittney Griner's agent on what it took to get Griner back to the U.S.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Brittney Griner's agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, about clearing hurdles to get Griner back to the U.S. and what's next for the "We Are BG" movement.
Alex Ovechkin makes hockey history with his 800th goal
Ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitols made history Tuesday when he scored his 800th goal.
Iran is suspended from the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
by Michele Kelemen
Iran has been suspended from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This came as a reaction by the U.S. and other countries to Iran's crackdown on women's rights protesters.
The 2022 Ohio Turnpike Name-A-Snowplow Contest announces its winners
The 2022 Ohio Turnpike Name-A-Snowplow Contest winners include "Ctrl-Salt-Delete," "Clearopathtra" and six others.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer parents face scrutiny
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Justin Baer about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried.
Inflation eases thanks to falling gasoline prices
by Scott Horsley
Inflation eased in November, thanks to falling gasoline prices. Consumer prices were 7.1% higher than a year ago. The news comes on the eve of another likely interest rate hike by the Fed.
New doctors aren't choosing to go into infectious disease
by Pien Huang
New U.S. doctors aren't choosing to specialize in infectious disease, despite the clear need. In 2022, 44% of the training programs went unfilled. The pay is relatively low, and the hours are long.
El Paso receives thousands of migrants before Title 42 ends
Thousands of migrants have arrived in El Paso since Friday. The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are due to end soon. These arrivals could be a sign of what is around the corner.
Male prison employees assault women in at least two-thirds of U.S. prisons
by Carrie Johnson
A bipartisan Senate investigation has found male prison employees have assaulted women in at least two-thirds of the nation's federal prisons. Women testify about their stories.
Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law
by Domenico Montanaro
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law at a White House ceremony.
Scientists announce nuclear fusion breakthrough
by Geoff Brumfiel
Scientists announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion. They were able to coax more power out of an experiment than they put in.
Pink Card tells the story of Iranian women's fight for freedom, rooted in soccer
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Shima Oliaee about her new podcast, Pink Card, which chronicles Iranian women's fight against a ban on their attendance at soccer games.