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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
Sandy Hook families' lawyer says he was given 2 years of Alex Jones' text messages
by John Burnett
The Alex Jones defamation trial is becoming more and more heated. The conspiracy theorist is being sued by parents of the children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Rising costs of food and housing bring new clients to Las Vegas food pantry
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks back in with Brooke Neubauer of Just One Project, a community market in Las Vegas, about the continued effects of inflation on the organization's ability to operate.
Gasoline prices have fallen recently, but experts warn that prices could rise again
by Scott Horsley
Gasoline prices have fallen sharply and are now below $4 a gallon in many parts of the country. But analysts warn that prices could tick up again if drivers set aside their newfound gas-saving habits.
Building wildfire-resistant homes can be affordable, new study shows
by Lauren Sommer
Many communities are still rebuilding after wildfires in recent years, but few states require homes to be built with wildfire-resistant materials. A new study shows it's not as expensive as some say.
Demolition of Jeddah neighborhoods sparks rare widespread criticism in Saudi Arabia
by Fatma Tanis
A sweeping redevelopment aimed at drawing wealthy residents to Jeddah is displacing thousands and raising questions about how Saudi Arabia carries out its megaprojects.
Why conservative Kansas handed victory to abortion rights
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dave Helling of The Kansas City Star about the historical background of Tuesday night's vote on abortion rights in the state.
How Liz Cheney's attempt to get reelected as Wyoming's member of the House is going
by Bob Beck
Liz Cheney won her House seat big in 2020. But splitting with Trump over election legitimacy and chairing the Jan. 6 hearings has her trailing a pro-Trump challenger by 20 points in a recent poll.
Ukraine's army is waging its 1st major offensive against Russia to retake Kherson
by Brian Mann
Could Ukraine's army retake the strategic southern city of Kherson? Officers and soldiers near the front line say the counter-offensive is already underway.
'Vogue' cover of Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska sparks debate and controversy
by Ashley Westerman
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for not looking ladylike in a recent Vogue photoshoot. Her supporters pushed back, creating an online campaign asking what it means to #SitLikeAGirl.