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Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help
by Chloe Veltman
A group of drag queens from across the country and their supporters are releasing a handbook to help performers navigate a landscape of increasing threats of harassment and violence.
What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled
by Diaa Hadid
People in Kabul, Afghanistan, are grappling with the stalled peace deal and the prospects of the return of the Taliban to govern the country.
Why All Those Criticisms About Millennials Aren't Necessarily Fair
Lazy. Coddled. Afraid of Adulthood. These adjectives are often used to describe millennials. But are they accurate?
Some Plants And Animals Have An Edge When It Comes To Surviving The Warming Climate
by Lauren Sommer
When it comes to surviving the warming climate, scientists are finding that some plants and animals have an edge. The hope is that these "super adapters" can help preserve their species.
How Rep. Susan Wild Is Balancing The Impeachment Inquiry, Her Constituents' Concerns
by Claudia Grisales
Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild recently came out in support of the impeachment inquiry, but her constituents say they want her to focus on pocketbook issues.
Trump Keeps Using The Word 'Treason' But What's The Criminal Definition Of The Word?
President Trump has accused Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., of treason and whoever gave information to the whistleblower of being a spy. NPR looks at the criminal definitions of those words.
As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy
by Jim Zarroli
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.
Boeing Safety Engineer Filed Ethics Complaint Last Year Over 737 Max Safety Upgrades
by David Schaper
A Boeing engineer filed an ethics complaint last year accusing the company of rejecting 737 Max safety upgrades. Meanwhile, the FAA has ordered airlines to inspect other 737s for structural cracks.
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
by Wade Goodwyn
A jury sentenced former Dallas officer Amber Guyger to 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor after mistaking him for an intruder. In an emotional moment, the victim's brother forgave her.
An Ambitious Research Expedition Is Getting Underway In The Central Arctic Ocean
by Ravenna Koenig
An ambitious research expedition is getting underway in the Arctic Ocean. The first challenge is to find a massive chunk of ice to freeze into for the year long voyage.
Houston Mourns Death Of Sandeep Dhaliwal, First Sikh Sheriff's Deputy
by Elizabeth Trovall
Houston is mourning the death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was killed last week. Dhaliwal was the first Sikh deputy in Texas, and a trailblazer nationwide for his community.
House Intel Chair Adam Schiff Pushes Back On Trump's Attacks On Whistleblower
by Susan Davis
The State Department inspector general is briefing bipartisan bicameral staff of key committees as part of the House impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the probe.