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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why
by Chiara Eisner
A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.
What is in the new European Union deal on migration?
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Camille Le Coz of the Migration Policy Institute about the new EU migration deal.
Some houseplants are right at home in the bathroom
by A Martínez
The bathroom may not be the room you love the most, but some of your houseplants might. Plants that thrive in humid environments also like the humidity of those steamy showers, the AP reports.
A month out from the Iowa caucuses, a look at the state of the GOP presidential race
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Ryan Williams about the current state of the GOP presidential race and Nikki Haley's recent gains.
The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas
The war in Gaza continues, but negotiations appear to be taking place between Israel and Hamas for another ceasefire.
It has been a tough year for America's top diplomat
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists U.S. support for Israel has not left it isolated, despite anger over Israel's offensive in Gaza. It's just one of the crises he's looking at as the year ends.
Morning news brief
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. The European Union has agreed to a new deal on migration. Heavy rain events are becoming more common as the world warms, scientists say.
Land of the free, home of the inefficient: appliance standards as culture war target
by Jeff Brady
To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration.
Volunteers in the San Francisco Bay Area helping newts reach their breeding grounds
As the rainy season begins in Northern California, newts are on the move. Dedicated volunteers in the San Francisco Bay Area are helping the tiny amphibians reach their breeding grounds safely.
Expect more intense rainfall events as the world warms, scientists say
Intense rain has caused flooding in the northeast this week. Climate scientists are finding such events are becoming more common and most cities aren't prepared to handle all that water.
In Wisconsin, apple pie baked in a paper bag is all the rage over the holidays
by Lina Tran
In southeast Wisconsin, there's an option that ranks highly — apple pie that comes in a — wait for it — bag. This unique treat sells like hot cakes over the holiday season.
Why do some people seem to be obsessed with fitness trackers?
by Leila Fadel
Why do some people seem to be obsessed with fitness trackers? NPR talks with psychologist Pamela Rutledge of Fielding Graduate University.
Well-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals
by Sam Whitehead
Mental health courts connect people to treatment and keep them out of jail. But they also often come at the price of a guilty plea, and participants say that feels like coercion.