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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Oregon's triple-digit temps are especially hard on those living on the streets
by Rebecca Ellis
As Oregon endures a heat wave, Gov. Kate Brown has declared an emergency in 25 of the state's counties. But getting relief to the people who need it most can be a challenge.
Sen. Manchin has reversed course and agreed to a climate and taxes bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have revived a deal for climate measures and changes to the tax code, in addition to measures aimed at reducing health care costs.
A lawmaker in the Philippines really hates it when someone ghosts him
He proposed a bill that would make ghosting illegal. The bill says ghosting should be treated as an emotional offense but doesn't list specific penalties.
A doctor in Nigeria tried to warn the world that monkeypox had become a global threat
The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak an international public health emergency. Scientists say they know where the outbreak began, and who discovered the first known cases.
Biden-Xi phone call is expected to cover Taiwan, tariffs and other issues
President Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping are expected to talk on the phone soon. A strain in relations has intensified over reports that House Speaker Pelosi is planning a trip to Taiwan.
A big pink diamond has been discovered in an Angola mine
The rare stone is the largest one discovered in over three centuries — weighing just under a pound. Similar diamonds have been purchased in the past for tens of millions of dollars.
The team at Planet Money dives into the milk industry of Montana
by Sarah Gonzalez
There are some pretty weird state laws concerning food dates. A Montana law ensures Montanans have the freshest milk in the country. But that leads to good milk going down the drain everyday.
Morning news brief
Senators Schumer and Manchin agree to bill on Democrats' priorities. President Biden will soon talk to China's leader. Secretary of State Blinken to discuss jailed Americans with Russian counterpart.
A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators
by Mandalit del Barco
Missourians are working to defeat an abortion amendment in Kansas
by Celisa Calacal
Abortion is protected in Kansas, but a change to the state's constitution is on next month's ballot. In neighboring Missouri, abortion-rights activists are doing what they can to defeat the amendment.
DOJ ups the pressure on Trump as it looks into his actions to overturn the election
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to former federal prosecutor Brian Jacobs about reports the Justice Department is looking at former President Trump's actions as part of its Jan. 6 criminal probe.
Amelia Earhart statue joins the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The statue is one of two to represent Kansas in the Capitol's Statuary Hall Collection.