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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
Calif. Gov. Newsom names Laphonza Butler to finish Sen. Feinstein's term
by Scott Shafer
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic adviser and labor leader, is expected to be sworn in Tuesday as a U.S. senator representing California. Her appointment could disrupt a crowded Democratic primary race.
Jordan Peele has a new collection of scary stories called 'Out There Screaming'
As a film director, Jordan Peele is a master of horror. Now he's curated a book of horror stories called Out There Screaming. He talks to Brittany Luse of the NPR show and podcast It's Been a Minute.
The pope says there could be ways for the Catholic Church to bless same-sex unions
Pope Francis suggests the Catholic church might accept same-sex partnerships as officials assemble in Rome for a synod. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kate McElwee of the Women's Ordination Conference.
'Ted Radio Hour' launches special 6-part series: Body Electric
NPR's A Martinez talks to the host of NPR's TED Radio Hour about the new series examining the relationship between technology and our bodies. Listen to Body Electric and sign up for the study here.
Costco members can stock up on everyday items — and gold bars
Costco is selling one-ounce gold bars on its website for about $2,000 a piece. Financial advisers caution that Costco is not an expert in handling or dealing with precious metals.
If skydiving is on your bucket list, here's a story that might help you take the leap
A 104-year-old woman over the weekend ditched her walker before skydiving from more than 10,000 feet above northern Illinois. Dorothy Hoffner first skydived when she was 100 years old.
All episodes of a pre-'Monty Python' comedy series have been found in a vault
For 54 years, the six episodes of A Complete and Utter History of Britain were in vaults of British channel ITV. The unarchived episodes are only available in the U.K. for now.