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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.
'Guy Ritchie's The Covenant' marks a change of tone, but not pace for Ritchie
by Bob Mondello
An American soldier struggles to help an Afghani interpreter who saved his life in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.
Fighting in Sudan tears families apart, with members fighting on each side
Fighting continues in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces. Many families in Sudan are split with family members joining both sides of the conflict.
During Miami's poetry month, a poet shares her story through 5 lines on a billboard
by Kate Payne
In Miami, poems are popping up on sidewalks, in photo booths and even on a billboard. It's part of a campaign to ensure every person in Miami encounters a poem during the month of April.
How to travel if you're a DACA recipient
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos about his recent trip to Mexico, his country of birth. It was his first time back in 30 years.
Four minutes into SpaceX's new Starship test flight, it tumbled and exploded
by Brendan Byrne
SpaceX's new Starship launched from Texas on a test flight. Four minutes into the mission, it tumbled and exploded. No one was on board the rocket, which is the largest and most powerful ever built.
'Chevalier' tells the forgotten story of a Black composer in the 1700s
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the new movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.
Photograph or... 'promptograph?' Artist questions implications of AI generated images
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with photographer Boris Elgadsen about his decision to reject a photography award he received for an image he created using AI.
Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Judy Blume and filmmaker Davina Pardo about Judy Blume Forever, a documentary on the life and impact of one of the most celebrated children's writers.
Lasers can measure mountain snowpack — important data for drought-stricken areas
by Stephanie Maltarich
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
To raise debt ceiling, House GOP wants new work requirements for safety net programs
by Scott Horsley
House Republicans want to add new work requirements to safety net programs, in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Critics say that would increase hardship without doing much to boost employment.
From 'Short Wave': magnetosphere music, Jupiter's icy moons and a runaway black hole
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong about the music of Earth's magnetosphere, a mission to Jupiter's icy moons, and a potential runaway supermassive black hole.