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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."
Colorado startup says it has a viable smart gun that only shoots for registered user
by Ryan Lucas
The premise behind a smart gun is simple. Technology similar to what's in your smart phone only allows a registered user to unlock and fire it. A Colorado startup says its bringing one to market.
'Guy Ritchie's The Covenant' marks a change of tone, but not pace for Ritchie
by Bob Mondello
An American soldier struggles to help an Afghani interpreter who saved his life in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.
Fighting in Sudan tears families apart, with members fighting on each side
Fighting continues in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces. Many families in Sudan are split with family members joining both sides of the conflict.
During Miami's poetry month, a poet shares her story through 5 lines on a billboard
by Kate Payne
In Miami, poems are popping up on sidewalks, in photo booths and even on a billboard. It's part of a campaign to ensure every person in Miami encounters a poem during the month of April.
How to travel if you're a DACA recipient
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos about his recent trip to Mexico, his country of birth. It was his first time back in 30 years.
Four minutes into SpaceX's new Starship test flight, it tumbled and exploded
by Brendan Byrne
SpaceX's new Starship launched from Texas on a test flight. Four minutes into the mission, it tumbled and exploded. No one was on board the rocket, which is the largest and most powerful ever built.
'Chevalier' tells the forgotten story of a Black composer in the 1700s
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the new movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.