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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
by Noam Levey
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
Rep. Davids is using Kansas' vote against anti-abortion measure to defend her seat
by Frank Morris
A vulnerable Kansas Democrat, Rep. Sharice Davids, is hitting her Republican challenger over abortion rights after Kansans soundly rejected an anti-abortion ballot issue.
For some in the Gaza Strip, summer tastes like a baby watermelon cooked over flames
by Daniel Estrin
Unripe watermelons are cooked over flames are a summer delicacy available only for a short time. The dish is made in the southern part of Gaza, traditionally associated with Bedouin desert culture.
Student loan forgiveness gives borrowers some financial breathing room
Americans with student loans react to President Biden's debt forgiveness plan.
Uvalde families are grappling with 1st school year since deadly shooting
In Uvalde, Texas, the community is still grieving three months after a deadly shooting at Robb Elementary, and are now responding to school district police chief Pete Arredondo's firing.
Executions resume in Oklahoma as judge deems lethal injection protocol constitutional
by Chris Polansky
Death row inmates failed to convince a federal judge that Oklahoma's lethal injection method is cruel and unusual punishment. It will resume executions at a pace of about one a month through 2024.
Boston 'T' riders lament over the subway shutdowns for repairs
by Tovia Smith
Parts of Boston's subway system, known as the "T," have been shut down for repairs. Just about everyone agrees the fixes are necessary, but commuters are now dealing with delays and confusion.
Why the U.S. cares about the war in Ukraine
by Jackie Northam
Six months into the war in Ukraine, why should the U.S. continue to care and spend billions of dollars on the war when Europe is so ambivalent? And what do U.S. officials see as the end game?
Former Pakistan leader sees legal action that may impact future political involvement
by Diaa Hadid
An Islamabad court extended former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's bail period on Thursday, as he faces terrorism charges. Efforts to punish him only seem to boost his popularity in the country.
The economic arguments for and against Biden's student debt relief plans
by Scott Horsley
President Biden's plan to erase up to $20,000 in college debt for tens of millions of borrowers is drawing praise and criticism. Some welcome relief, but others say he should address tuition costs.
'Who Killed Daphne' podcast seeks answers and justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Stephen Grey, the host of Who Killed Daphne. The podcast investigates the 2017 death of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed in a car bomb in Malta.
Japan is urging its youth to drink more alcohol
by Anthony Kuhn
A controversial new Japanese government campaign is urging young people to drink more alcohol to boost the economy. It comes as young Japanese people are turning away from drinking.