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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Why lasers could help utilities make the electrical grids greener
by Julia Simon
With thousands of renewable projects waiting to connect to the grid, some tech companies have quicker solutions than new transmission lines.
Ecuador presidential candidate death is the latest attack in nation seeing crime rise
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Council on Foreign Relations' Will Freeman about the state of Ecuador after the assassination of a leading presidential candidate.
A deal to get imprisoned Americans home prompts concerns on what Iran gets in return
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer about what Iran will get in return for the release of four Americans from the notorious Evin prison.
What David Weiss can do having been named special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
by Carrie Johnson
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who has been investigating criminal allegations against President Biden's son Hunter has been named a special counsel. He made the request on Tuesday.
Australia has 'Matilda Mania' as the team goes on to Women's World Cup quarter-finals
by Diaa Hadid
Australians are smashing viewing records as they watch their team, The Matildas, advance in the Women's World Cup. But for some women, it's a bittersweet moment.
Latinos are Texas' largest ethnic group, but that doesn't equate to political power
by Ashley Lopez
Latinos are officially the largest ethnic group in Texas. But experts say this population growth is a long way from translating into more political power.
A legendary private collection of early blues music is out for everyone to hear
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Smithsonian curator John Troutman and blues musician Dom Flemons about the new folk music album, Playing for the Man at the Door.
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer
by Pien Huang
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
Linda Caicedo: Colombia's team leader and perhaps the Women's World Cup breakout star
by Jorge Valencia
She's a cancer survivor and Colombia's brightest star in the Women's World Cup. Striker Linda Caicedo carries Colombia's hopes on her shoulders ahead of the quarter final match against England.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch
by Nell Greenfieldboyce