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12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
by Ximena Bustillo
Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
Trump testified in his own defense in defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll
by Andrea Bernstein
Former President Trump, in brief testimony in the defamation trial brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, insisted that he stood by his previous recorded statement and didn't intend to harm Carroll.
How the U.S. military is factoring into expanding conflict in the Middle East
The U.S. military is being drawn into dangerous flashpoints in the Middle East after Israel invaded Gaza. Iraq faces pressure to expel U.S. forces, which have been attacked by Iran-backed militias.
The war in Gaza is spilling over into Israeli universities
by Jackie Northam
Palestinian students are being suspended over accusations they supported the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and some Jewish students say they won't attend classes with Palestinian professors.
The 'Planet Money' team took on a challenge: making an economics podcast for children
by Erika Beras
Our Planet Money team regularly explains the financial world to adults. But recently they gave themselves the challenge of explaining the complex workings of the economy... to kids.
A Kansas woman's death reignited concerns about domestic violence during pregnancy
by Rose Conlon
The death of a Kansas woman last summer has brought attention to the higher rates of domestic violence during pregnancy. It comes as shelters say they're seeing a rise in requests for help.
Republican and Democratic strategists weigh in on 2024 presidential race
For a check-in on the 2024 campaign, NPR's Juana Summers talks with GOP strategist Ron Bonjean and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright.
No, alligators aren't frozen. They're just brumating
Last week, it was so cold in Beaumont, Texas — with lows of 18 degrees Fahrenheit — that alligators across the area were found frozen underwater, while still breathing.
This week in science: Invasive ants, ancient chewing gum, and return of the cicadas
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Pien Huang of Short Wave about a double emergence of cicadas this spring, invasive ants in Kenya, and the secrets in an ancient wad of chewing gum.
Despite controversy, Alabama is set to execute a person using nitrogen hypoxia
by Kyle Gassiott
Alabama plans to execute Kenneth Smith tonight using nitrogen hypoxia — a method that has never been tested.