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The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court releases opinion on birthright citizenship and other cases. NPR's Steve Inskeep, Carrie Johnson, and Nina Totenberg analyze the decisions.
Why higher winter temperatures are affecting the logging industry
by Henry Epp
It's been an unusually warm winter in the Northeast. Loggers there need frozen ground to reach some forested areas. (Story first aired on Jan. 21, 2023 on Weekend Edition Saturday.)
The Fed has been raising interest rates. Why then are savings interest rates low?
When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, the interest rate on savings account usually follows in step. But recently, that logic hasn't held up. (Story aired on ATC on Jan. 15, 2023.)
Russia and Ukraine are receiving new weaponry that could shape the war
There's a growing expectation that Ukraine and Russia are headed for an escalation on the battlefield in the near future. This comes as both sides are receiving new supplies of weaponry.
Each story in 'The Faraway World' features characters searching for something more
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Patricia Engel about her book of short stories: The Faraway World.
Remembering folk-rock legend David Crosby, who died at age 81
NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Walker, author of Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood, about David Crosby's legacy.
Family files wrongful death suit against Illinois paramedics charged with murder
They are accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. by strapping him face-down on a stretcher, causing him to suffocate. NPR's A Martinez talks to attorney Bob Hilliard, who is representing Moore's family.
A couple reflects on their decision to end a pregnancy
by Jey Born
In 1999 Tom Peters met JoAn Joseph at a party for his job. A couple of years into their relationship, they came to a crossroads and had to make a difficult decision.
A police officer is telling his version of events during the attack on the Capitol
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Tarik "T.K." Johnson about the chaos of the Jan. 6 riots, and why he put on a MAGA hat that day.
Roe v. Wade has been overturned but the annual March for Life continues
Just ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, abortion rights opponents will hold a March for Life Friday in Washington, D.C., and celebrate the overturning of the landmark court ruling.
Why Ukraine's allies are reluctant to send U.S. or German battle tanks
Ukraine's allies are announcing their latest weapons packages for the country. But not all of them agree on whether to share western-designed and made heavy battle tanks.
A college student aims to save us from a chatbot before it changes writing forever
Edward Tian, 22, used his winter break to create an app that helps teachers detect AI-generated essays. It comes at a time when schools are growing more concerned about the use of this technology.
Why the lights at a Massachusetts high school can't be turned off
Minnechaug Regional High School's lighting system malfunction in 2021. Taxpayers are relieved to hear that the necessary replacement parts have finally arrived, and will be installed next month.