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Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028
Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government.
Where abortion is banned, someone's phone activity could be used as criminal evidence
by Bobby Allyn
Search histories, geolocation and health data — or any digital breadcrumbs suggesting an illegal abortion was researched or sought — may be targeted by prosecutors in states with abortion bans.
41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt. Here are some ways to try to avoid it
by Yuki Noguchi
High deductibles, copays and health care costs are fueling a massive debt crisis in the U.S. In our ongoing investigation into medical debt, we look at ways to stay out of the health care debt trap.
Thousands have been sent to the hospital due to Japan's blistering heatwave
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan is sweltering amid a blistering heatwave not seen in decades. As the country deals with an energy crunch, Japanese businesses are trying to save energy by turning lights down and thermostats up.
Immigration advocates are cheering the Supreme Court's decision on 'Remain in Mexico'
by Joel Rose
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in a major immigration ruling. The Court says the government can roll back the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy implemented by President Trump.
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as associate justice on the Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as Supreme Court Justice Thursday, filling the seat of outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer and becoming the first Black woman to serve on the country's highest court.
Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on how the NATO summit went
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas at the NATO conference in Madrid, Spain.
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to roll back 'Remain In Mexico' policy
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marysol Castro, an attorney with El Paso's Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, about the Remain in Mexico decision.
Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was more than a basketball coach for former players
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jay Williams, host of NPR's The Limits, about his conversation with recently retired, legendary Duke college basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who once coached Williams.
International special envoys for LGBTQ rights talk about pride around the world
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with envoys assigned to LGBTQ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.