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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
Oklahoma board OKs what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school
by Robby Korth
An Oklahoma school board has approved what would be the first taxpayer-funded religious school. It's a virtual school and opponents say they'll take legal action against it.
James Beard award-winning series 'Masienda Presents' celebrates masa
by Milton Guevara
The team at the company Masienda earned a 2023 James Beard award for their documentary series Masienda Presents. The series features home cooks, chefs and farmers.
Shaping operations are underway for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Rice, former special adviser to the commander in chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, about Ukraine's anticipated counteroffensive, and whether it can be successful.
Ukraine is still assessing the damage caused when a dam was destroyed
Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over who was to blame for damage to a key dam on Ukraine's Dnipro River which has flooded homes and forced evacuations in the south of the country.
When it comes to curse words, artificial intelligence could help you text
Apple says the autocorrect feature on the iPhone will soon be able to use AI to know when you don't mean to say "duck." General release for the autocorrect is set for September.
Morning news brief
Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breach in a major dam. Former VP Mike Pence is in Iowa to announce his presidential bid. The two biggest organizations in golf announced a ground-shifting merger.
Yoga can have big health benefits — just ask the elephants at Houston's zoo
The elephants take daily yoga classes. The older ones do yoga twice a day — just to stay limber. One elephant, Tess, is almost 40 and can do handstands.
Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer, dies at 83
by Carrie Kahn
Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, whose beguiling rendition of "The Girl From Ipanema" made her world famous, has died at 83. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 6, 2023.)
Robert Hanssen, called the most destructive spy in U.S. history, dies at 79
NPR's Michel Martin talks to journalist Tim Weiner about FBI agent-turned Soviet spy Robert Hanssen, who died this week in prison. His actions led to the deaths of numerous U.S. Operatives.
2 dead, several injured in shooting at a high school graduation in Virginia
by Jahd Khalil
A high school graduation in Richmond abruptly turned to terror Tuesday following a shooting after the commencement ceremony.
New York City's Homeless Bill of Rights becomes law
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams about what's included in the law which gives people the right to sleep outdoors in public places, but not anyplace they like.
Drought conditions in Kansas, the nation's largest wheat producer, take a toll
by Frank Morris
A deep and persistent drought has parched much of Kansas, and wheat farmers there now expect the smallest harvest in at least 60 years.