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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.
Poland's election in October could be its most important in decades
by Rob Schmitz
Next month's national elections in Poland could determine the future of its young democracy.
Amid a crumbling Indian media landscape, journalist Ravish Kumar remains resolute
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched.
Queer rock icon Melissa Etheridge opens up in new memoir, 'Talking To My Angels'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with musician Melissa Etheridge about her new memoir Talking to My Angels.
A 150-year-old shipwreck was found in Lake Michigan
A long-lost shipwreck has been discovered in Lake Michigan by two maritime historians. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Brendon Baillod, one of the historians who discovered the shipwreck.
Florida Supreme Court considers whether its abortion ban violates right to privacy
by Regan McCarthy
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.
I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Weekly dose of wonder: The flavor and history of umami
by Yuki Noguchi
The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means "delicious taste," and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Debate heats over Australia's referendum to include Indigenous people in policymaking
by Scott Mayman
A forthcoming referendum called "Indigenous Voice to Parliament" in Australia has sparked debate on whether First Nations people should be part of the consultation process involving Government policy.
The new business of wildfire preparedness could grow to be massive
by Alina Selyukh
Wildfires are a worsening danger — and a big business opportunity. From high-tech alarms to home retrofits, the industry around preparedness is nascent, fairly small, barely regulated, growing fast.
Airborne antibiotic resistance, farms supporting biodiversity and how black holes eat
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Aaron Scott about antibiotic resistance spreading through air, how farms can support biodiversity, and the eating habits of black holes.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to service members for faulty earplugs
by Jay Price
3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to vets and service members who suffered hearing loss due to faulty earplugs. The quarter million people who filed claims must decide if they'll join the settlement.