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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
The Philippines' top defense secretary talks about tensions in the South China Sea
by Emily Feng
Amid tensions in the South China Sea, NPR sat down with Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro. He has accused China of "gutter talk" and "propaganda" in its territorial claims.
Arizona voters are taking part in what's called the presidential preference election
by Ximena Bustillo
Arizona is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday. The swing state with a big independent voter population will be closely watched this November.
U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill
by Tom Bowman
On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.
The unusual manner in which cicadas pee — and why the information is useful
by Ari Daniel
Little insects pee in droplets. But it turns out that cicadas pee in jets — and why and how they do it could help scientists better understand microfluidics and advance all kinds of technologies.
Meet the queens of March Madness: South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao
NPR is providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament, their off court talents and passions and overall chances of making the Final Four.
The moment the steel industry changed in the U.S.
by Erika Beras
Last year U.S. Steel announced it would be sold to Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel company. U.S. Steel's journey from its perch as the biggest company in the country to this moment started decades ago.
Meet the queens of March Madness: University of Utah senior forward Alissa Pili
As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.
Jennine Capó Crucet aimed to write an elegy of Miami in new 'Scarface'-inspired novel
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Jennine Capó Crucet about her new book, Say Hello to My Little Friend and how she drew inspiration from Scarface, Miami and the Seaquarium's killer whale, Lolita.
Female genital mutilation is illegal in The Gambia. But maybe not for much longer
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jaha Dukureh, the founder of Safe Hands for Girls, a Gambian group that aims to end female genital mutilation. Lawmakers there advanced a bill that would end its FGM ban.
Hong Kong's new national security law might further erode civil liberties, some worry
by John Ruwitch
Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed a new national security law. The government casts it as a bid to make the territory safer but some think it may erode Hong Kong's standing as a global financial hub.
Trump has been ordered to pay a half-billion-dollar bond. What happens if he can't?
by Andrea Bernstein
Former President Trump needs to find $454 million to comply with a New York ruling but says he can't find a company to put up the bond. His lawyers are asking an appeals court to stay the judgment.