New York Public Library makes banned books available for free
Anyone 13 and older can access some of the commonly banned books through the library's app. The Brooklyn Public Library has also launched a similar initiative.
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A Russian warship in the Black Sea was sunk by Ukrainian missiles, U.S. official says
Experts say the loss of the Moskva — the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet — is significant both symbolically and militarily, even if it doesn't deal a decisive blow to Russia's overall operations.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Faith leaders reflect on their messages during the weekend's religious ceremonies
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Imam Mohamed Herbert, Rabbi Ruth Zlotnick and Reverend Marshall Hatch about how their respective faith communities are observing this holy weekend.
Computer programming training could set former inmates up for success after prison
A St. Louis-based tech nonprofit is training inmates in computer programming while they're still incarcerated to give them a shot at landing jobs in the tech industry and avoid returning to prison.
BA.2, holiday travel and you.
COVID-19 is still very much here. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Monica Gandhi about prepping for holiday travel.
Screening kids for anxiety and depression early on could help stop crises, panel says
An advisory committee has issued its draft recommendations to screen kids earlier for anxiety and depression. Experts say this will help children get help before things escalate into a crisis.
Margo Jefferson's new memoir is like a kaleidoscope into someone's life
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Margo Jefferson about her new memoir called Constructing A Nervous System.
Missouri AG refiles criminal charges in Branson duck boat tragedy that left 17 dead
The criminal complaint accuses the captain and two employees of neglecting passenger safety in the 2018 accident. Earlier, a county judge said a local prosecutor did not have enough evidence.
White House tours are back!
It's not exactly easy to get in, but if you book in advance, it's once again possible to get a close-up view of the historical paintings, furnishings and knickknacks in the People's House.