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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 does a polarizing first term mean for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' reelection bid?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tampa Bay Times Political Editor Emily Mahoney about Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as he faces Democrat Charlie Crist in a debate Monday.
Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off in their first debate
by Don Gonyea
The open senate seat in Pennsylvania has led to one of the closest races in the country. Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off Tuesday in their first — and only — debate.
Actor Leslie Jordan dies at age 67
Actor Leslie Jordan, known for starring in "Will & Grace," died Monday at age 67.
My Unsung Hero series: A woman who met her hero at a health conference
This week's "Unsung Hero" comes from Jackie Briggs, who had a conversation with a stranger who urged her to see a doctor. That conversation would later be life saving.
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at age 78
by Andrew Limbong
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz died Saturday at age 78. He helped Red Bull become popular around the world and created a sports, media and real estate empire around the brand.
Country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile on their friendship
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly's conversation with country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile continues. First they talked about their new documentary, now they talk about their friendship.
Musician Rhiannon Gidden on her new children's book about taking back her home
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Grammy award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens about her new children's book, "Build a House."
Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on abortion, onslaught of GOP advertising
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, a democrat, about his campaign for U.S. Senate. The race in Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Who will succeed China's leader Xi Jinping?
by John Ruwitch
China's leader Xi Jinping will serve for another five years. But who will succeed him?
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister
by Frank Langfitt
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister — its third in two months. He won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party today.
The right whale population has fallen again, bringing them closer to extinction
by Barbara Moran
The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has fallen again. Scientists now estimate it stands at 340, the latest indication the whales are edging closer to extinction.
'The Loneliest Time' showcases Carly Rae Jepsen's versatility
by Stephen Thompson
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has just released her latest album, The Loneliest Time.