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Bridge collapse in Baltimore draws attention to dangerous jobs Hispanic workers face
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, about the construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed Tuesday.
Fisk University is the first HBCU to have an intercollegiate women's gymnastics team
by Ambriehl Crutchfield
The school in Nashville, Tenn., started the program last spring, and the team's first meet is Friday. Coach Corrine Tarver was the first Black gymnast to win an NCAA all around championship
The job market was on a hot streak for much of 2022, but chilly winds are blowing
The Labor Department reports Friday on December's job gains. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.
Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.
How Biden plans to persuade migrants not to risk coming to the U.S.-Mexico border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discusses the Biden administration'a new immigration measures. The U.S. will make it harder for people to get in, if they show up at the border.
Being legally blind couldn't stop a man from running 3,000 miles across the U.S.
Jason Romero suffers from a rare eye condition that is causing him to go blind. He came to StoryCorps with his daughter Sofia to talk about how he made it through some depressing days.
'The Divided Dial' examines how right-wing radio spreads misinformation
A recent podcast series digs into the beginnings of conservative talk radio and tracks its rise. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Katie Thornton, the host of "The Divided Dial."
The Republican-controlled House will try again to elect a speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives face another historic day without a speaker — while constituents in districts back home share their frustration with the stalemate.
Discontinued last summer, there's a Choco Taco for sale on eBay
Choco Taco is a waffle cone folded like taco shell, stuffed with vanilla ice cream, draped in fudge and sprinkled with peanuts. It'll be shipped to you for free, if you're willing to pay $25,000.
The holidays brought a special delivery for one Florida woman
Joan Donovan, 89, received her master's degree diploma. At 84 she had gotten her undergraduate degree. She wanted a master's in creative writing, but that school didn't offer it — she learned online.
Northern California is experiencing a short break between significant rainfall
by Kate Wolffe
Sacramento was hit hard over New Year's weekend, followed by another deluge this week. And more rain is expected in the coming days.
Doctors say Damar Hamlin's neurological condition and function are intact
The physicians treating Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin say he's made a remarkable improvement following his collapse during Monday night's game, but remains in intensive care.