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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why
by Chiara Eisner
A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.
Siblings forged an unbreakable bond after leprosy tore apart their family
by Jo Corona
The Hawaiian island of Molokai was once the site of America's largest leprosy colony. A brother and sister in Hawaii discuss how their lives were shaped by leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease.
What's next for Twitter now that Elon Musk has taken over
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with St. John's University law professor Kate Klonick about Elon Musk's purchase of one of the world's most important platforms for political speech.
After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter
This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.
Dog food is officially on the menu at a new restaurant in San Francisco
Dogue may be the first establishment catering to dogs. For $75, your pup can chow down on a multi-course "bone appetite" dinner, which includes options like steak tartare or chicken skin waffles.
Officials in Maine have found that some license plates too expressive
Years ago the state eliminated its review of license plate applications. Now the state is adding some rules: expletives and sexual references are inappropriate on plates that are state property.
News brief: Musk's Twitter takeover, Iran protests grow, World Series Game 1
Elon Musk cleans house after Twitter deal closes. Death toll is rising as protests in Iran gain momentum. Houston Astros are favored as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in World Series opener.
Scientists are worried about what climate change means for marine reptiles
by Cathy Carter
Hotter summers in Florida are causing more sea turtles to be born female. Scientists there are concerned about what the gender imbalance could mean for turtle populations.
Pa. politicians often calibrate their views on fracking based on voters' opinions
by Reid Fraier
Both U.S. Senate candidates from Pennsylvania, Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman, have changed their positions on fracking, and say they now support it — despite climate change concerns.
Multiple issues cast clouds over China, the world's second biggest economy
by John Ruwitch
Chinese stocks slumped after last week's Communist Party congress reinforced leader Xi Jinping's dominance. But investment sentiment already had been weak for months.