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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.
Morning news brief
A high stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill. The rules on handling classified documents. And the tech industry, facing one of its sharpest downturns in a decade, turns to layoffs.
Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression
by Yuki Noguchi
The need for mental health care far exceeds the supply of therapists. Could AI technology help bridge the gap ethically and safely?
Fans at the Australian Open watched an amazing 70 shot rally
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov faced off with Australian native Jason Kubler in a second-round match. During the 70 shot rally, heads swiveled from left to right and back again for 90 seconds.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2023
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan and the quiet storm Sade Adu will be among those honored. The ceremony is in June.
Would a trillion dollar coin buy time to resolve the debt ceiling debate?
There's growing concern that Congress might not be able to reach a deal to lift the debt ceiling. But there's a creative, yet unlikely work-around: the trillion dollar coin.
Abortion was once common practice in America. A small group of doctors changed that
The 50th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision is Jan. 22. NPR's podcast Throughline examines the debate about abortion, which wasn't always controversial. (Story aired on ATC on June 6, 2022.)
Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender
by Alex Hager
Rain in California and deep snow in the Rocky Mountains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken states in the West. But water managers say the long-term water supply picture remains bleak.
Vietnam is grappling with the political fallout of a corruption scandal
Vietnam's president resigned amid a corruption scandal NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bill Hayton of U.K.-based policy institute Chatham House about the shakeup.
'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling like an outsider.
A remembrance of Italian film actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died at the age of 95
by Elizabeth Blair
Gina Lollobrigida melted the hearts of major stars in the 1950s and '60s: Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Burt Lancaster. She was a voluptuous brunette with captivating brown eyes.