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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Russian missiles end weeks of relative quiet across the western half of Ukraine
by Emily Feng
More than four dozen Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine over the weekend as G7 leaders met in Germany to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and other topics.
The Supreme Court's abortion decision creates battlegrounds between states
For those living in states with restrictive abortion laws, crossing state lines is one of the few ways to access the procedure. But some abortion-rights opponents are trying to prevent that.
Rolling back abortion rights was central to conservatives. What's the focus now?
Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to George Mason University law professor Helen Alvare about the next steps of the anti-abortion rights movement.
The first 'Harry Potter' book was published 25 years ago in the U.K.
Three authors — Laura Lam, Amy E. Reichert and Scott Reintgen — weigh in on what the Harry Potter series has meant to them over the decades.
Kentucky doctors consider patient care following the Supreme Court's abortion ruling
by Leila Fadel
Some states have already moved to ban nearly all abortions following the Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. Kentucky doctors are struggling to decide how to care for their patients.
The longest-running queer news radio show is headed to the Library of Congress
The independent radio show This Way Out has covered the global queer community for more than 30 years. Now, its archives are moving to the nation's library as part of a radio preservation program.
Churchgoers' opinions are mixed about the Supreme Court's abortion ruling
by Blake Farmer
In Tennessee, church attendees share their reactions to last week's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The war in Ukraine is looming large at a meeting of the G7 nations
Leaders of the seven wealthiest democracies began three days of talks Sunday in Germany's Bavarian Alps — as Russia fired a barrage of missiles at the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
News brief: abortion battleground, G7 meeting, Ukraine requests more weapons
In several states, abortion access looks very different now than it did last week. President Biden is in Germany for the G-7 meeting. Ukraine's president asks the G7 for more weapons to fight Russia.
A tiny Victorian house mysteriously shows up at Golden Gate Park
The doll house-sized installation was placed atop a 30-foot-tall tree stump, with the message: "Where there is hatred, let us sow love." Officials say they have no plans to take it down.
Swiss artists' hotel room offers sleepless nights to ponder the world's crises
The art installation — "zero star hotel" — is meant to keep you tossing and turning, and inspire you to take action. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter.
He and his wife both got cataract surgery. His bill was 20 times higher than hers
by Angela Hart / Kaiser Health News