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Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban
by Ben Giles
After former President Donald Trump and Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake distanced themselves from the law, some abortion rights opponents are left wondering who they can count on.
Companies ramp up production of rapid COVID tests but they are still hard to get
Rapid tests for COVID-19 are proving difficult to find both for local governments and individuals. The Biden administration says relief is on the way. But what's behind the supply challenges?
A statue of LL Cool J in his native Queens does more than just stand there
The bust shows the rapper in his signature bucket hat and gold chain. A solar-powered radio bumps his tunes so the level on his power meter will not decrease.
Denver Thrift Store finds a live cat inside a donated recliner
The couple who donated the recliner didn't realize that the cat had crawled inside the chair. Workers discovered the stowaway, called animal protection, and reunited the tabby with her family.
Russian troops are in Kazakhstan to help quell deadly anti-government protests
As the bloody crackdown continues in Kazakhstan, what is at stake for the country and what are the regional implications? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador William Courtney.
After 30 years in the U.S. House, Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush is leaving
NPR's A Martinez talks with longtime Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush about his decision to leave Congress, and his expectations for the Democratic party and democracy.
Johnson & Johnson tests a legal maneuver known as the Texas Two-Step
Johnson & Johnson is entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum-based products being linked to ovarian cancer. To save itself from future suits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal maneuver.
News brief: COVID tests, vaccine mandate hearing, Jan. 6 events
Rapid COVID-19 tests are in short supply and prices are increasing. The Supreme Court will review two of Biden's vaccine rules for workers. Not many Republicans attended Jan. 6 events on Capitol Hill.
Are hospital workers running out of sympathy for unvaccinated COVID patients?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dr. Daniela Lamas, a pulmonary and critical-care physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, about the risk of compassion fatigue for the unvaccinated.
The latest 'Girl of the Year' from dollmaker American Girl is making history
A doll named Corinne Tan is American Girl's latest "Girl of the Year" — the first of Chinese descent. The company says her story will teach kids about standing up to racism, among other lessons.
What do minimum wage hikes mean for businesses and customers?
Dozens of states are raising the minimum wage. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Gina Schafer, CEO of Ace Hardware, who decided to implement the pay bump across the board in all her stores.