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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Amy Tan didn't think 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles' was publishable. Clearly it was
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author Amy Tan, who charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. Her new book is, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
The weeklong Jewish holiday Passover begins as the war in Gaza continues
by Carrie Kahn
Israeli Jews prepare to celebrate Passover — the holiday which marks freedom from bondage — with more than 100 captives still in Gaza.
An uptick in Southern border crossings is expected to increase
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Immigration observers say that despite increased efforts to curb illegal migration throughout the U.S., Southern border crossings are likely to increase as warmer weather months arrive.
Senate considers foreign aid bill the House passed. Will it cost the speaker his job?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to political strategist Rina Shah about the House votes on foreign aid. What does it mean for Speaker Mike Johnson, and for Donald Trump's influence over the GOP?
Volkswagen vote sets a new trajectory for labor unions in the American South
Workers at a Volkswagen factory in Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers union. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with the union's president Shawn Fain.
Timber mill workers in Montana have a tough time finding affordable housing
by Austin Amestoy
One of the last remaining sawmills in Montana is closing, but not for lack of logs. Housing is too expensive for the labor force, and the mill can't hire enough workers.
There are canceled flights and fish on sidewalks after Dubai's record rainfall
by Aya Batrawy
Dubai is still recovering from unprecedented floods days after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates.
A family settled in Philadelphia in the '60s — the only Asians in the neighborhood
by Kayla Lattimore
In this week's StoryCorps, Deborah Wei recalls how her mother adapted to living in America after immigrating from China in the 1960s.
The long lost original model of the USS Enterprise has been returned
The model, in the opening credits of Star Trek, had been missing since the 1970s. It popped up on eBay last fall. The seller helped facilitate its return to the family of the creator of Star Trek.
Israel strikes back at Iran. Is the Middle East headed into a broader regional war?
NPR's A Martinez talks with the retired commander of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Frank McKenzie, about Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
The Israeli military has conducted missile strikes against Iran
The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.