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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Why Author J.K. Rowling Is Facing Backlash From LGBTQ Activists
by Andrew Limbong
Author J.K. Rowling, known best for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism over her support for a researcher who says there's no such thing as a transgender person.
Are States Purging Or Cleaning Voter Registration Rolls?
by Pam Fessler
Several states are removing voters from their rolls in preparation for the 2020 elections. Critics say voters are being unfairly "purged" but states say they're "cleaning up" the lists.
Polls Show Sanders Is The Top Democratic Presidential Candidate For Latino Voters
by Asma Khalid
Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is because of his popularity with Latinos. Polling indicates Sanders is the preferred candidate for a plurality of Latinos.
Bill Ebeltoft's Brother Remembers The Life Of A Hero Whose Life Changed After Vietnam
Bill Ebeltoft was a decorated hero whose life changed dramatically after the trauma of the Vietnam war. His brother wrote an obit in their small town paper that's gone viral.
Scenes From The International Desk: A Surprising Force In Taiwanese Politics
by Emily Feng
There's a surprising force shaping Taiwanese politics — an alleged mobster who spent years in U.S. federal prison. He talks about how his time in U.S. prison brought him closer to Beijing.
Tokyo Court Delivers Landmark Ruling On Sexual Assault Case
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Motoko Rich, Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times, about a landmark ruling in a Tokyo court and what it means for the country's #MeToo movement.
New Report Shows That An Alarming Number Of Children Are Being Poisoned By Opioids
by Rhitu Chatterjee
A new study finds that children are being poisoned by opioids, and a growing number of them in recent years are ending up in pediatric ICUs for lifesaving procedures.
'Bombshell' Tells The Story Of Sexual Harassment Allegations At Fox News
The new movie Bombshell tells the story of former Fox News anchors Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly accusing then-Fox CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, which eventually led to his ouster.
The Significance Of The Air Jordan Retro 11 'Breds'
The Air Jordan Retro 11 'Breds' were rereleased for the 5th time last Saturday. Michael Sykes from USA Today illuminates just how significant the shoe's release is and its cultural capital.