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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.
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister
by Frank Langfitt
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister — its third in two months. He won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party today.
The right whale population has fallen again, bringing them closer to extinction
by Barbara Moran
The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has fallen again. Scientists now estimate it stands at 340, the latest indication the whales are edging closer to extinction.
Actor Leslie Jordan dies at age 67
Actor Leslie Jordan, known for starring in "Will & Grace," died Monday at age 67.
My Unsung Hero series: A woman who met her hero at a health conference
This week's "Unsung Hero" comes from Jackie Briggs, who had a conversation with a stranger who urged her to see a doctor. That conversation would later be life saving.
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at age 78
by Andrew Limbong
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz died Saturday at age 78. He helped Red Bull become popular around the world and created a sports, media and real estate empire around the brand.
Country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile on their friendship
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly's conversation with country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile continues. First they talked about their new documentary, now they talk about their friendship.
'The Loneliest Time' showcases Carly Rae Jepsen's versatility
by Stephen Thompson
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has just released her latest album, The Loneliest Time.
Nevada's changing election laws
Nevada, like other states we've been discussing in our series on changing voting laws across the U.S., is enacting new legislation that impacts the way votes are cast and counted in the Silver State.
What's next after Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump
The House Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed former President Trump. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with former deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman about what could happen next.
The 7 men who control China
by Emily Feng
China's ruling Communist Party has chosen the next seven men to run the country for the next five years. Many of them are loyal to current leader Xi Jinping.
Director Chinonye Chukwu on 'Till' and the story of Emmett Till's mother
NPR's Cheryl Thompson speaks with director Chinonye Chukwu about her new film Till.
The newest food trend: butter boards
The latest viral food trend on TikTok is butter boards. The idea first emerged in the cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden. He shares tips on how to make your own.