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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."
Latinos Are Bringing A Growing Number Of Voting Rights Cases
by Charles Lane
In the town of Islip, N.Y., voting is done at large, which means there aren't any districts. The whole town, which is primarily white, votes for all the elected officials together, making it difficult for Latino voters to get representation in city government. So, they're suing.
Senate Democrats Have Few Options To Stop Confirmation Of Supreme Court Nominee
by Mara Liasson
President Trump and his Republican allies sound confident about the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but Democrats have moved quickly to object to his nomination.
Sen. Mazie Hirono Weighs In On Upcoming Confirmation Hearing For Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the upcoming confirmation hearing for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Many Paleontologists Today Are Part Of The 'Jurassic Park' Generation
Paleontology is experiencing a golden age, with a new dinosaur species discovered every 10 days on average. Those inspired by the film Jurassic Park as children are now exiting Ph.D. programs and injecting the field with new talent.
How Senate Democrats May Respond To Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with democratic strategist Stephanie Cutter about how Senate Democrats may respond to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
This Game Show Gives Contestants A Chance To Have Their Student Debt Paid Off
A new game show premieres Tuesday on TruTV. It's called Paid Off and it gives contestants a chance to answer trivia questions — and if they win, their student loans are paid off.
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Worst Invasive Species In 150 Years
by Susan Phillips
International shipping sometimes brings unwanted guests: invasive species. The latest invader, the spotted lanternfly, threatens fruit and hardwoods. It's recently spread to Pennsylvania.
Head Of EU Council Issues A Warning As President Trump Criticizes NATO
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump arrives in Brussels Tuesday for the NATO summit amid tensions with European allies. Trump has continually pressed allies to pay more for their national defense.
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Could Leave His Mark On Many Health Care Cases
by Alison Kodjak
Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, will have a chance to leave his mark on a series of health care cases, including ones related to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood.
After 2nd Rescue, 4 Boys And Their Coach Remain Trapped In Cave In Thailand
by Michael Sullivan
Four more boys were rescued after being trapped in a cave in Thailand — bringing the total out of the cave to eight. Four more boys and their soccer coach remain in the cave.
How Phoenix Is Trying To Keep People Cool As Temperatures Rise
As the climate warms, temperatures are spiking and heat waves are more frequent. Phoenix — one of the country's hottest cities — aims to be a model in figuring out how to keep people cool.
The Challenges Facing Immigration Attorneys As Deadline To Reunite Families Looms
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Efrén Olivares, an immigration attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project, who has been working to reunite separated families at the U.S.-Mexico border.