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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
Parini Shroff's laugh-out-loud debut novel explores caste, domestic abuse and murder
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Parini Shroff about her debut novel The Bandit Queens, a story about a woman in an Indian village with a dangerous reputation.
The unsung hero who helped a mom understand her son
In this My Unsung Hero, Barbara Romero recalls how the words of a social worker changed her life.
How careers in public service taught one couple to fight to cure ALS
NPR's Juana Summers tracks the advocacy efforts of husband and wife Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya as they try and change the landscape for ALS patients.
Chair of the Senate intelligence committee weighs in on failed mutiny against Russia
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chair of the Senate intel committee, about the latest on the Wagner Group's apparent failed mutiny against Russia.
Behind the secretive work of the many, many humans helping to train AI
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Verge's investigative editor Josh Dzieza about his recent report revealing the massive number of humans powering and training artificial intelligence.
What's next for Putin's rule and the war in Ukraine
The private military contractor Wagner Group launched a brief uprising this weekend, raising big questions about the Russian military and the conduct of the "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Several far right parties have unexpectedly entered the Greek parliament
by Lydia Emmanouilidou
The Greek prime minister was sworn in for a second term in Sunday's election. It wasn't much of a surprise. But the entry of several far right parties into the Greek parliament was unexpected.
Hajj pilgrimage is exected to be the biggest since COVID pandemic
by Aya Batrawy
The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage has begun — drawing around 2 million people to Mecca. Crowd control poses a challenge as pilgrims perform the physically and spiritually demanding journey.
Peso Pluma opens up his book of 'Genesis'
by Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Twenty-four-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma just released his highly anticipated debut album.
In 'Parched' podcast, reporter explores the decades-long drought in southwestern U.S.
The podcast Parched, looks at the drought that has plagued the southwestern U.S. for more than 20 years, how we got here and what we can do about it.
Mitch Landrieu aims to bridge the digital divide. He needs your help to do that
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is President Biden's point man to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act meant deliver broadband access to millions of Americans.