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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."
Bus stations around the country are closing, leaving waiting riders without shelter
by Scott Horsley
Dozens of downtown bus stations have been sold off, and many are now shuttered. For low-income bus passengers, that often means no place to eat, shelter or use the restroom while waiting for a ride.
Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire. Some Democrats will write his name in
by Tamara Keith
President Biden shunned New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary. But state Democratic leaders have championed a write-in campaign, anyway.
Many GOP voters say they're more focused on candidates' values than electability
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Republican voters want a candidate who can beat President Biden. But they're also not that worried about electing someone who is electable. Instead, it's much more about a candidate's values.
Democratic congressional candidates focus on abortion in a bid to regain the House
by Susan Davis
House Democrats plan to campaign on abortion rights in key districts that will determine control of the chamber. Their efforts may be boosted by ballot initiatives in states like Arizona and Florida.
New Hampshire primary is Nikki Haley's best shot at beating Trump for the nomination
by Josh Rogers
The New Hampshire primary on Tuesday offers former UN ambassador Nikki Haley her best chance at a win over former President Donald Trump as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination.
Research shows U.S. children of color get worse health care across the board
by Maria Godoy
New research finds that from neonatal care — to primary care — to emergency medicine, children from racial and ethnic minorities face disparities in the quality of care they receive.
Scientists map world's largest known deep-sea coral habitat
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Temple University biology professor Erik Cordes about the discovery of the world's largest known deep-sea coral habitat.
GOP race narrows ahead of New Hampshire primary
As the New Hampshire presidential primary nears, the Republican race for the nomination has narrowed to just two candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
Fitness as your body fluctuates
by Aja Drain
Life happens. Sometimes we get injured or sick — and we get older. As we change, so should our exercise routine. NPR's Life Kit explains how to adapt your fitness plan to meet your body where it is.
Nigerian police rescue 5 kidnapped sisters in rare outcome after public outrage
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Police in Nigeria have rescued five sisters who were kidnapped in the capital in early January. The fate of the sisters has gripped a country where kidnapping has become an epidemic.
Life in occupied Ukraine
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with David Lewis, a professor of international relations at the University of Exeter, about the "administrative occupation" transforming Ukrainian society.