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11 'fake electors' from 2020, including Meadows and Giuliani, indicted in Arizona
An Arizona grand jury has indicted a group of allies of former President Donald Trump for their efforts to try to keep him in power after the 2020 election.
This kids book chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be Italian spaghetti instead
by Lauren Migaki
NPR speaks with the author of the children's book I Want to Be Spaghetti!, Kiera Wright-Ruiz about the melting pot of noodles.
Detroit rejoices as Lions win their second playoffs game in decades
by Quinn Klinefelter
It's an exciting time for Detroit. The city's NFL football team, the Detroit Lions, won its 2nd playoff game this season, ending a decades-long drought and bringing some joy to long suffering fans.
Why tens of thousands of California State faculty are on strike
by Juan Carlos Lara
As many as 29,000 faculty members of the largest higher education network began striking against the California State University system on Monday. They're demanding a pay increase and other benefits.
New kelp fossils may help explain the Pacific Ocean's underwater jungles
by Ari Daniel
Newly discovered kelp fossils peg their existence to 32 million years ago. These fossils may help explain how the Pacific Ocean's underwater 'forests' came to be.
Challenges remain in Tennessee after last week's deadly winter storms
by Tony Gonzalez
Tennessee has seen a high death toll from a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms. And problems persist as things thaw out.
After a year in space, NASA astronaut reflects on the unexpectedly long trip
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the U.S. record for longest space flight, about his unexpectedly long stay aboard the International Space Station.
Alabama will attempt the nation's first execution by nitrogen this week
by Chiara Eisner
After a failed lethal injection, Alabama is planning to execute a man using nitrogen gas on Thursday. The method has never been used in the U.S.
Supreme Court will allow removal of razor wire border barrier in Texas
by Jasmine Garsd
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to grant the Biden administration's request to vacate a lower court's injunction in a case involving razor wire placed along Texas' border with Mexico.
Many GOP voters say they're more focused on candidates' values than electability
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Republican voters want a candidate who can beat President Biden. But they're also not that worried about electing someone who is electable. Instead, it's much more about a candidate's values.
Democratic congressional candidates focus on abortion in a bid to regain the House
by Susan Davis
House Democrats plan to campaign on abortion rights in key districts that will determine control of the chamber. Their efforts may be boosted by ballot initiatives in states like Arizona and Florida.
New Hampshire primary is Nikki Haley's best shot at beating Trump for the nomination
by Josh Rogers
The New Hampshire primary on Tuesday offers former UN ambassador Nikki Haley her best chance at a win over former President Donald Trump as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination.