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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters
by Elena Moore
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
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.
The deaths of migrants in San Antonio has put a spotlight on the immigration issue
by John Burnett
The deaths of 53 smuggled in a semi-truck in Texas have thrown immigration into headlines ahead of midterms. Republicans blame Biden for loosening Trump's policies. Immigrant advocates fault Title 42.
The region responsible for 40% of Italy's agriculture faces worst drought in 70 years
by Adam Raney
Italy's agricultural heartland is suffering its worst drought in 70 years. Authorities are struggling to deal with the situation and save as much of the country's harvest as possible.
Some Californians are prepping to host visitors who seek abortion access
by April Dembosky
California volunteers are gearing up to host women from out of state in their homes or drive them to abortion appointments. One is a 75-year old woman motivated by having had abortions before 'Roe.'
Vermont to vote on whether to amend the state's constitution to protect abortion
by Mikaela Lefrak
Some states passed laws protecting abortion rights before Roe was overturned. A few are going further. Vermont will vote on an amendment to fully protect abortion access in the state's constitution.
San Antonio deaths highlight the dangers people face crossing the border illegally
by Angela Kocherga
The death of dozens of people in the back of a semi-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, is a reminder of the dangers people face crossing the border illegally. Yet, large numbers of people are trying.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., supports a national strike over Roe's demise
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, about protecting abortion rights — which has long been among the Democratic party's central causes.
Ben & Jerry's' corporate owner found a workaround to sell ice cream in the West Bank
by Daniel Estrin
The corporate owner of Ben & Jerry's has made a deal to keep selling ice cream in Israel and its West Bank settlements, working around an attempt by the ice cream maker to protest Israeli occupation.
Secretary Blinken and Spanish Foreign Minister Albares on new NATO Strategic Concept
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin moderates a panel with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at the NATO Public Forum in Madrid about Ukraine and immigration.
What we've learned so far about Jan. 6
House investigators have been building their case, presenting dozens of hours of testimony, showing how President Trump and his allies tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Televised hearings investigating Jan. 6 begin
by Mara Liasson
The first primetime televised hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection was held on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Afghans work to recover after earthquake that killed hundreds
by Diaa Hadid
Hundreds perished in last week's earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Afghans are working together to deliver aid to the area.