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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Judge's blistering ruling halts Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
by Melissa Block
In a strongly worded ruling, a federal judge said that minors who filed suit against Florida's gender-affirming care bans would "suffer irreparable harm." An appeal to the injunction is expected.
Volunteers helped tally terrapin turtles for science
by Kelly Kenoyer
Scientists are relying more and more on non-scientists to help them gather data. That was the case recently on North Carolina's coast, where volunteers spent a day counting terrapin turtles.
A Florida woman was shot through a door by her neighbor, drawing calls for an arrest
by Joe Byrnes
A 35-year-old Black woman was killed in Florida when she was allegedly shot by her white neighbor through the neighbor's door. Community members are calling for the shooter's arrest.
The burst dam in Ukraine is causing problems for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
by Geoff Brumfiel
A major dam in Ukraine has collapsed. The failure is a grave blow to the region's water supply and is putting further stress on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Dam destruction in Ukraine threatens floods
In Ukraine, a major dam has been breached, threatening towns and cities in the country's south with floods. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for the destruction.
After publicly feuding for a year, PGA Tour and LIV Golf merge
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Brendan Porath about the surprise merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Aisha Abdel Gawad's debut novel is a 'love letter' to Arab Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with novelist Aisha Abdel Gawad about her new novel Between Two Moons. It's a coming of age story about teenage twins in Brooklyn and takes place during one month of Ramadan.
Women behind the songs: Cynthia Weil, writer of 'You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling'
by Meredith Ochs
As part of NPR's series highlighting female songwriters through history, we look at Cynthia Weil, who wrote hits like "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" and "On Broadway" with her husband Barry Mann.
Filipino cuisine is in the spotlight, but don't call it a trend
Filipino chefs and restaurants were in the spotlight Monday night with at least five nominations at the James Beard Awards.
Edith Kanaka'ole is the first native Hawaiian woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter
by Heidi Chang
Edith Kanaka'ole is the first native Hawaiian woman to be featured on a United States quarter. Her legacy is one of fighting for the Hawaiian language and other cultural traditions.
The latest on the union strikes in Hollywood
by Mandalit del Barco
Amid the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood, the guilds representing directors and actors have also been negotiating the future of their contracts and the future of the streaming business.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie makes presidential bid to take on Trump
by Josh Rogers
The former New Jersey governor is throwing his hat in the ring for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. While he's not expected to pose a major threat to Trump, he is hoping to shake things up.