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'Wild Card' with Jenny Slate
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Jenny Slate for her new show Wild Card.
What does the word 'abortion' mean?
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A new Guttmacher study shared exclusively with NPR shows surprisingly little agreement among Americans about the definition of the word "abortion."
What the Hollywood writers union deal means for TV
by Eric Deggans
Writers are set to vote on a new contract to end a nearly five-month strike against the studios. But many questions remain about the agreement and when TV shows and films might resume production.
Hollywood writers and studios strike a deal. What's next?
The union representing Hollywood writers has reached a tentative deal with the major studios, potentially ending a months-long strike. What does this mean for the industry, and still-striking actors?
R&B Pillar, Usher, to headline super bowl 58 halftime show
by Stephen Thompson
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Stephen Thompson, from NPR Music, about the NFL's announcement that R&B pillar, Usher Raymond, will headline Super Bowl 58's halftime show.
Low enlistment numbers has the Army rethinking their tactics to attract new recruits
by Tom Bowman
At the Minnesota State Fair, Army recruiters are trying to entice young men and women to sign up. But they are facing serious challenges.
Are more police officers facing prosecution? As the data shows, it's complicated.
by Martin Kaste
Police officers are on trial or facing charges in multiple state-level murder cases this fall. But if you look at national numbers, the trend toward more police prosecutions is not that clear.
It's going to be a big week in politics. Here's what to keep your eye on.
It's set to be a big week in Washington as Congress heads toward a shutdown, President Biden and former President Donald Trump visit workers in Detroit, and GOP candidates are set to debate again.
France is pulling its ambassador — and 1,500 troops — out of Niger.
by Eleanor Beardsley
France will withdraw its troops and ambassador from the West African country of Niger, meeting one of the demands of the military junta, which seized power there in July.
Thousands flee Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan following military take over
by Michele Kelemen
Armenians are fleeing an enclave in Azerbaijan, after the Azerbaijani military took over Nagorno-Karabakh. The U.S. is urging Azerbaijan to protect ethnic Armenians who stay.
Enlighten Me: Yeganeh Rezaian
by Rachel Martin
Journalist Yeganeh Rezaian speaks about her time being imprisoned in Iran with her husband, Jason Rezaian in 2014 and how that experienced has shaped the rest of her life.
Asteroid Return Two way WATC
If all goes as planned, NASA will be celebrating the successful return of about 8 ounces of asteroid material. The return capsule will touch down in Utah Sunday morning.