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In Florida, protesters march for women's rights in post-Roe abortion battleground

5:17pm January 22, 2023

by Joe Mario Pedersen - WMFE

Women's Marches are being held all over the country, with the theme "Bigger than Roe," in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark ruling, Roe v. Wade.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1973 US Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday.

On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections

2:46pm January 22, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.

Skiers cruise down the slopes at Snowmass ski area in Colorado. This winter has already delivered snow totals above 130% of average, but climate scientists say it will take more than one wet winter to pull the arid West out of a 23-year drought.

Why heavy winter rain and snow won't be enough to pull the West out of a megadrought

12:04pm January 22, 2023

by Alex Hager

This winter could provide some relief for parched reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, but climate scientists warn that the severe drought won't end with one wet season.

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Monterey Park has a special significance for the Asian community in LA

10:31am January 22, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Jeong Park about the mass shooting last night in Monterey Park, CA.

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Under Gov. Ron DeSantis' leadership, Florida has enacted a slew of education rules that limit teaching topics including race, and sexual orientation.

Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course

9:16am January 22, 2023

by Juliana Kim

Florida rejected an Advancement Placement course on African American studies, saying it's "filled with" critical race theory. But scholars who helped create the course say it's not in lesson plans.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation at the War Memorial Centre on January 19, 2023 in Napier, New Zealand.

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?

9:07am January 22, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

Rich Osthoff and Sapphire, a pit bull who he said saved his life. Osthoff told NPR that Rep. George Santos launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $3,000 for a surgery for the dog in 2016 â and then kept the money.

His dog was dying, and he needed help. He says he ended up swindled by George Santos

8:39am January 22, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

Rich Osthoff told NPR that Santos — who went by Anthony Devolder — set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the veteran's dog in 2016. Santos never delivered the cash. The dog died months later.

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HarperCollins workers have spent more than 50 days on strike. Is it working?

8:26am January 22, 2023

by Andrew Limbong

Unionized employees at HarperCollins Publishers have spent more than 50 days on strike. Their prolonged fight tests the limits of worker power in publishing and other white collar industries.

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Ten people have been killed in a shooting near LA after a Lunar New Year festival

8:24am January 22, 2023

We'll have the latest from Monterey Park near Los Angeles, where several people have reportedly been killed where thousands gathered on Saturday night for Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Selma, Alabama is in recovery after devastating storms earlier this month

8:02am January 22, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

Selma, Alabama was hit by devastating storms and a tornado earlier this month. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with JoAnne Bland, a Selma tour guide and civil rights leader, about how the city is coping.