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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
American journalist Danny Fester has been imprisoned in Myanmar for months
by Michael Sullivan
U.S. journalist Danny Fester remains in Myanmar's most infamous prison months after the Feb. 1 coup that restored the military to power and a spurred crackdown on dissent.
The Women's March is returning on Saturday, this time in support of abortion rights
by Danielle Kurtzleben
The Women's March group is organizing protests across the United States in support of abortion rights: a response to the recent restrictive law passed in Texas.
This just in — go to bed angry
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Rhaina Cohen about her new piece in The Atlantic, called "The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship."
After failing in Congress, does police reform stand a better chance at a local level?
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with Thaddeus and Natasha Johnson of Georgia State University's Criminal Justice Department on the future of police reform talks after efforts failed in the House last week.
In 'The Sopranos' prequel set in the '60s, James Gandolfini's son plays a young Tony
It seemed unlikely there would ever be a follow-up to 'The Sopranos' after lead actor James Gandolfini died. Now, prequel movie features a young Tony Soprano played by Michael Gandolfini, James' son.
China wants to go carbon neutral, but has no way to forcibly end its reliance on coal
by Emily Feng
Can you force a power grid operator to ditch coal-fired power in favor of renewable energy? That's what Chinese courts are deciding in two landmark environmental law cases.
New antiviral drug from Merck could help reduce COVID hospitalizations and deaths
by Joe Palca
Pharmaceutical giant Merck announced promising results from a study of a new antiviral drug. Molnupiravir reduced COVID hospitalizations or death by 50% in a trial involving 775 volunteers.
Humpback whales are bouncing back in Alaska after a deadly blob heatwave
by Claire Stremple
Humpback whales are rebounding after a warm water event that killed off sea life in the North Pacific. Researchers at Glacier Bay say it's a relief to see baby whales in the water again.