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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Trials are finally wrapping up in the 'Fat Leonard' bribery case
by Steve Walsh
Over nine years, more than two dozen Naval officers have pleaded guilty to taking bribes to help Leonard Francis defraud the Navy in the "Fat Leonard" case. Now, the trials are finally wrapping up.
Missing men were killed trying to warn of illegal activity threatening the Amazon
It appears journalist Dom Phillips and researcher Bruno Pereira were killed reporting in the Amazon. Guardian environmental editor John Watts reflects on their work and why the region is so perilous.
Remembering Scott 'Scooter' Stewart, lost to COVID, with Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird'
Shannon Hunt remembers mechanic Scott "Scooter" Stewart of Shiloh, Ill., who died from COVID. She calls him her "bonus dad."
As DACA turns 10, some recipients are split between celebration and frustration
Ten years ago, the Obama administration announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with DACA recipients Diana Pliego and Esder Chong about the past decade.
What's motivating the foreigners who have gone to Ukraine to fight against Russia
by Ryan Lucas
The U.S. State Department says it is "aware of unconfirmed reports of two U.S. citizens captured in Ukraine." They are believed to among the thousands of foreigners who have gone to fight in Ukraine.
Some youths in Illinois' foster system who are hard to place are being left in jail
by Patrick Smith
Illinois' family service agency is routinely keeping wards of the state in Chicago's juvenile jails beyond their sentences — because of a lack of where to put them.
Life-lessons abound in 'Lightyear,' an origin story about Buzz from 'Toy Story'
by Bob Mondello
Buzz Lightyear flies to infinity and beyond in Lightyear, the fifth film in Pixar's Toy Story saga.
Encore: Grilling is easier than you think. Here's how to start
Intimidated by grilling? In this guide, learn the basics from which type of grill to choose, to how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones, to tips on tools and safety.
Yellowstone backpacker on community that sheltered him during flooding
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Brendan Phillips, a backpacker who was stranded due to the flooding that slammed Yellowstone National Park.
A prisoner is still in GITMO after he served his time. Now, he's suing for release
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Wells Dixon, a lawyer representing Guantánamo Bay prisoner Majid Khan, who recently sued the Biden administration over his imprisonment.
After 27 years, Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer officially retires Thursday. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Margaret O'Mara, professor at the University of Washington, about the embattled web browser's long history.