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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."
What we know about Justice Thomas' relationship with the Koch Brothers
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Jane Mayer, Staff Writer at The New Yorker, about Justice Clarence Thomas and his relationship to the Koch brothers.
Restaurants join the effort to reduce opioid overdoses by carrying Narcan
by Sarah Y Kim WAMU/DCist
A growing number of restaurants are stocking the overdose antidote Narcan and training staff on how to administer it.
Pick your clothes wisely, if you want pockets
Author Hannah Carlson takes us through the history of that most essential fashion hack, pockets.
How a Colombian mayor governs his town from exile
by John Otis
Reporter John Otis catches up with one Colombian mayor who faces so many threats from criminal groups — that he's been forced to govern — largely from exile.
NASA effort to bring home asteroid rocks will end this weekend in triumph or a crash
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
The best '90s thrillers according to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour
NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Stephen Thompson and Linda Holmes give us their picks for the best 90's thrillers.
The United Auto Workers strike expands to more facilities
by Camila Domonoske
On Friday, the UAW announced strikes at 38 more GM and Stellantis locations, specifically parts distribution centers. But citing progress in talks with Ford, that company's warehouses will stay open.
Biden announces new office to combat gun violence
by Asma Khalid
President Biden is unveiling a new White House office dedicated to gun violence prevention. It's something that activists have long pushed for.
Teenage reporter stays on beat in Texas AG impeachment story
by Sergio Martinez Beltrán
One reporter stood out among the press covering Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial last week: a 13-year-old boy, reporting for his own paper.
High migration through Texas border town of Eagle Pass strains resources
by Gaige Davila | TPR
Nearly 9,000 asylum-seekers have crossed recently from Mexico into the small West Texas border city of Eagle Pass, straining local, state and federal resources.