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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
'The Long Game': Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs
In 1957, a group of Mexican American high school students overcame racist barriers to win the Texas state golf championship. The story is told in the new film The Long Game.
Coral reefs undergo what may become the most extensive bleaching event on record
Ocean temperatures have been unusually hot, which turns the corals a ghostly white. Coral bleaching is expected to get worse as the climate keeps getting hotter. Scientists aim to help corals survive.
U.S. wants China to use its influence with Iran to calm tensions in the Middle East
There's a global diplomatic push to try to avert a broader conflict in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. The U.S. and others are appealing to both sides to calm regional tensions.
If you're scared of bugs, you might want to stay inside this spring
Trillions of cicadas are preparing to emerge from their underground burrows.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves the same military help Israel received against Iran
by Polina Lytvynova
President Zelenskyy urges allies to show Ukraine the same support they gave Israel in repelling Iran's aerial attack. The U.S. and allies helped Israel take down some 300 Iranian drones and missiles.
Federal security officials warn local election offices to upgrade their websites
by Miles Parks
To help ensure the integrity of the November elections, federal officials are advising local elections offices to upgrade websites — but many are not doing it.
Special elections will determine the balance of power in Michigan House
by Colin Jackson
In Michigan on Tuesday, two special elections could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state's House of Representatives.
When loading dirty dishes into a dishwasher, there are a lot of things to consider
by Devan Schwartz
Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Homecare and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping, weighs in on whether dishes should be rinsed before they go into the dishwasher.
Tesla announces it's laying off more than 10% of its global workforce
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Jameson Dow at Electrek about what's behind the layoffs at Tesla.
The Indiana Fever picked Caitlin Clark in the WNBA draft
College basketball's all-time leading scorer was selected by the Fever as the first pick in the draft. It's hoped her popularity can lead to increased viewership for the nearly 30-year-old league.