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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
As the Earth warms, city parks will become climate oases
As the Earth warms, city parks will become more and more important as climate oases. This is a day in the life of one city park.
Gas prices are falling, but does the White House deserve credit?
Gas prices are falling, but don't give credit to Biden. The White House can influence prices, but the primary driver of fuel costs is the global market for crude oil and seasonal shifts in gas demand.
A historic building flooded during a hurricane, so the owner made it a haunted house
by Sophia Schmidt
A historic Philadelphia building flooded during the remnants of Hurricane Ida last year. Its owner found a creative and terrifying way to adapt to future storms: a flood-resistant haunted house.
Should voters be concerned over Fetterman's cognitive ability after his stroke?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar on the questions surrounding Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's mental fitness after surviving a stroke.
States are voting to eradicate slavery under any terms, but what about prison work?
by Katia Riddle
Five states will vote on ballot measures to amend their constitutions to eradicate slavery under any terms. Some sheriffs in Oregon are worried such measures would make prison work programs illegal.
A sailor was acquitted of setting a fire. Is it time for military justice reform?
by Steve Walsh
The Navy has lost its most high profile cases recently, including the arson case involving the USS Bonhomme Richard. Advocates say the verdict shows military justice is ripe for reform.
Moscow appeals court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence
A Moscow appeals court upheld American basketball player Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence on drug smuggling charges.
Progressive Democrats withdraw a letter urging Biden to be more proactive in Ukraine
Members of the congressional progressive caucus have withdrawn a letter urging President Biden to adjust his approach to the war in Ukraine.
Two American women top the latest Women's Tennis Association rankings
The latest rankings from the Women's Tennis Association are out. Two American women sit at the top of the top four rankings for the first time since Serena and Venus Williams did back in 2010.
Rising energy prices across Europe lead to protests in the Czech capital of Prague
by Rob Schmitz
Russia's war in Ukraine has led to rising energy prices across Europe, which in turn is leading to protests and rising tensions in many parts of the continent.
An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia
An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia.