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Young people sued Montana over climate change and won. Republicans are pushing back
Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the right to "a clean and healthful environment." This year, lawmakers tried to change that.
Siamak Namazi's brother welcomes him home after 8 years of captivity in Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Babak Namazi, whose brother was held captive by Iran.
This discovery could help detect genetic risk for Parkinson's disease
by Jon Hamilton
An effort to diversify genetic studies has led to a discovery about Parkinson's disease: a gene variant that raises the risk of Parkinson's in people of African ancestry.
Fed holds interest rates steady... for now
by Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but hinted one more rate hike may be needed this year to bring inflation under control.
Swing district Republicans in risky waters over Biden impeachment inquiry
by Deirdre Walsh
House Republicans in competitive districts could face blowback for impeachment. So far they support investigating allegations
U.S. special representative for Ukraine talks economic recovery
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Penny Pritzker, who has been tapped by President Biden to serve as his special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery.
King Charles III makes first visit to France since Brexit
by Eleanor Beardsley
King Charles III is making his first visit to France since Brexit in a symbolic gesture that Britain is ready to move on from the contentious separation from the EU.
Scientists pal up on pandemic prevention program
by Ari Daniel
Deadly diseases kept emerging in West Africa, but going undetected. Now a program spearheaded by two scientists hopes to catch the next emerging disease before it becomes a pandemic.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies to Congress on Hunter Biden charges
by Ryan Lucas
Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before Congress since Justice Department prosecutors brought federal charges against President Biden's son, Hunter.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes case for continued U.S. support against Russia
by Steve Inskeep
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that more foreign aid is necessary to beat back Vladimir Putin's ambitions to expand Russia's influence across Europe.
Earthquake resiliency expert gives assessment from the ground in Morocco
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kit Miyamoto, a structural engineer who specializes in earthquake resiliency. He's currently in Morocco, assessing damage from the earthquake.
Grocery delivery app Instacart goes public
by Alina Selyukh
Instacart is going public with actual profit to show for itself. But a lot of it has to do with the company's growing foray into digital advertising, not the basics of its operations.