Dolly Parton talks about her new kids book and why she's drawn to literature
NPR's Melissa Block talks with singer-songwriter and American icon Dolly Parton about her new kids book Billy the Kid Makes It Big!
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The impact that Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling proposal would have on food stamps
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
E. Jean Carroll's civil trial against former President Donald Trump begins
A civil trial against former President Donald Trump began Tuesday in Manhattan. Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of raping her in the 1990s.
Study finds parrots can find friendship through video chat
Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so.
American synagogues reconsider prayer for the state of Israel amid new government
At many synagogues, a prayer for the state of Israel is said across the U.S. every sabbath. But with the Israeli government's recent actions, some American congregations are reconsidering it.
Remembing groundbreaking singer, actor and lifelong activist Harry Belafonte
Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen.
How hospitals decide what qualifies as a life threatening emergency to allow abortion
In many states that ban abortion, there's an exception for life threatening emergencies. But how do hospitals decide what situations qualify? Researchers set out to find out.
Group outlines lessons learned from Covid pandemic in new report
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow about the forthcoming report "Lessons Learned From Covid War: An Investigative Report" by the Covid Crisis Group.
Lucinda Williams and her suitcase full of songs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams about her new memoir Don't Tell Anyone the Secrets I Told You.
Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96
The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.