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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.
Food writer and author Julie Powell, known for 'Julie & Julia,' died at age 49
Food writer and author Julie Powell, whose blog and book were later adapted into the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," died Oct. 26 at age 49.
Planet Money started a record label to release a 47-year-old song about inflation
NPR's Planet Money recently got ahold of a 47-year-old song about inflation that has never been released. They decided to start a record label to try to get the song out into the world.
This new book connects food and feelings through tales of love, loss and chicken
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to actress Zosia Mamet, editor of the new book "My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings."
Author Louise Kennedy's debut novel explores love and identity in Northern Ireland
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Louise Kennedy about her debut novel, "Trespasses."
What one oil historian thinks about oil companies reporting record profits
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with oil historian Gregory Brew about the record profits being reported by oil companies.
New York City requires employers to list a salary range for posted job advertisements
by Stacey Vanek Smith
A pay transparency law goes into effect Tuesday in New York City that requires employers to list a salary range for all posted job advertisements.
Parkland survivors and victim family members unleash anger at the shooter
by Greg Allen
Parkland survivors and victim family members unleashed anger at shooter Nikolas Cruz. They spoke at a hearing where the shooter will be sentenced to life in prison.
How some doctors discriminate against patients with disabilities
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with professor of medicine at Harvard Lisa Iezzoni about a new study that finds some doctors don't want patients with disabilities.
Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a grand jury in Georgia
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court said Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a grand jury in Georgia. Graham claimed that because he is a senator, he is immune to testifying under the constitution.
Concerns of political violence loom days before the midterms
An attack on the Speaker of the House's husband. Conspiracy-influenced poll watchers wearing tactical gear and staking out ballot drop boxes. Many experts are worried about the potential for violence.
Brazil's president has finally broken his silence about the presidential election
by Carrie Kahn
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has finally broken his silence about the presidential election results.