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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Ecuador's president declares a state of 'internal armed conflict'
by Jorge Valencia
Gang violence in Ecuador has escalated to alarming levels as armed gunmen took over a TV station during a live broadcast, and a wave of gang related chaos threatens to engulf the country.
Pet adoptions are not keeping pace with the number of animals coming in
by Julie Depenbrock
Animal shelters and advocates say overcrowding at animal shelters is due to multiple factors, including a post-pandemic return to work and renewed popularity of "designer" pets from breeders.
Americans are sour on Biden's handling of the economy. The media may be to blame
The U.S. economy is booming according to the data, but not according to public opinion. What part does the media play in the disparity?
We now know why Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was being treated for prostate cancer, which led to the hospitalization that President Biden and Congress were not informed of until days later.
Taking a closer look at the $886 billion defense spending bill
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Thom Shanker, director of the Project for Media and National Security, about what's in Congress' sprawling $886 billion defense spending bill.
Morning news brief
Judges push back on Trump's immunity claim. Defense Secretary Austin suffered complications from prostate cancer surgery. With nine days to avoid a government shutdown, what is Congress working on?
House GOP focuses on Mayorkas and Hunter Biden instead of spending measures
House Republicans prepare to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and vote to hold President Biden's son Hunter in contempt of Congress. The moves fulfill promises to their conservative base.
Trump claims immunity in the election interference case
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle about Donald Trump's court arguments that his Jan. 6-related activities fell within the scope of his presidential duties.
Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Ron DeSantis ramps up criticism of Trump
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis molded his political identity in the image of former President Trump. The identity that shaped DeSantis may also hold him back as he bets it all on next week's Iowa caucuses.
Why did some companies repay PPP loans that could have been forgiven?
Some small businesses that received loans from the government's Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID pandemic were eligible for loan forgiveness, but they decided to repay the money anyway.