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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
by Jackie Northam
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
This kids book chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be Italian spaghetti instead
by Lauren Migaki
NPR speaks with the author of the children's book I Want to Be Spaghetti!, Kiera Wright-Ruiz about the melting pot of noodles.
Why tens of thousands of California State faculty are on strike
by Juan Carlos Lara
As many as 29,000 faculty members of the largest higher education network began striking against the California State University system on Monday. They're demanding a pay increase and other benefits.
New kelp fossils may help explain the Pacific Ocean's underwater jungles
by Ari Daniel
Newly discovered kelp fossils peg their existence to 32 million years ago. These fossils may help explain how the Pacific Ocean's underwater 'forests' came to be.
Challenges remain in Tennessee after last week's deadly winter storms
by Tony Gonzalez
Tennessee has seen a high death toll from a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms. And problems persist as things thaw out.
After a year in space, NASA astronaut reflects on the unexpectedly long trip
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the U.S. record for longest space flight, about his unexpectedly long stay aboard the International Space Station.
Alabama will attempt the nation's first execution by nitrogen this week
by Chiara Eisner
After a failed lethal injection, Alabama is planning to execute a man using nitrogen gas on Thursday. The method has never been used in the U.S.
Supreme Court will allow removal of razor wire border barrier in Texas
by Jasmine Garsd
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to grant the Biden administration's request to vacate a lower court's injunction in a case involving razor wire placed along Texas' border with Mexico.
Detroit rejoices as Lions win their second playoffs game in decades
by Quinn Klinefelter
It's an exciting time for Detroit. The city's NFL football team, the Detroit Lions, won its 2nd playoff game this season, ending a decades-long drought and bringing some joy to long suffering fans.
Many in India celebrate as Modi's consecration of controversial, unfinished temple
by Diaa Hadid
Much of India celebrates as the prime minister consecrates a controversial temple to Lord Ram. Critics say its done with an eye to elections, and there's unease among Muslims.