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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
For the 1st time since Russia invaded, ships are set to depart Ukraine with grain
by Joanna Kakissis
In Odessa, Ukraine is trying to launch ships filled with grain as part of deals brokered to address a global food shortage. Its ports have been closed since Russia invaded more than five months ago.
Beyoncé's new album 'Renaissance' pays homage to Black queer music history
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Danyel Smith, author of the book Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women In Pop and host of the podcast Black Girl Songbook, about the new Beyoncé album.
Imprisoned women say male detainees assaulted them after paying to access their cells
by John Boyle
Twenty-eight women at an Indiana jail have filed federal lawsuits alleging they were assaulted, and at least two of them raped, in 2021 when incarcerated men paid an officer for access to their cells.
Fani Willis is investigating Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election
by Sam Gringlas
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the Atlanta area prosecutor investigating efforts by former President Trump and his allies to overturn the election results in Georgia in 2020.
A 14-year-old hopes his chaotic 'I Voted' sticker design brings people to the polls
Hudson Rowan, age 14, was doodling away on his iPad when a creature appeared. It's now the winning design of the Ulster County "I Voted" Sticker contest.
The struggles COVID long-haulers face at the workplace
by Andrea Hsu
Millions of working Americans are seeing their work productivity compromised by long COVID. Now, both workers and doctors are speaking out about what COVID long-haulers need to stay in the workforce.
The Michigan GOP primary for governor is all about abortion
by Colin Jackson
In the Michigan GOP primary for governor, five candidates were disqualified for allegedly collecting fraudulent signatures. Another was arrested on Jan 6. charges. Now, the race is all about abortion.
NPR's favorite video games for newcomers
by James Perkins Mastromarino
NPR polled staff and contributors for their favorite video games of the year. We discuss three games accessible to newcomers.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in video
by Eric Deggans
Will Smith has posted a video apology to Chris Rock for striking him during the Oscars, calling his own behavior unacceptable. He acknowledged that Rock told him he wasn't ready to talk about it yet.
3 different meteor showers will be happening simultaneously on Saturday night
Three meteor showers will converge this weekend, peaking on Saturday. Look up! You don't need any fancy equipment to see this show, but you'll need to get as far away from human lights as possible.
Biden's week: COVID, a 'historic' agreement and the GDP
by Tamara Keith
The Democrats' agenda that looked stalled from the outside just got a major boost. Is there still time for things to turn around for Biden and his party before midterm elections?
Indigenous peoples react to the pope's apology for Canada's residential schools
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Scott, executive director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, about the pope's apology to Indigenous peoples for Canada's residential schools.