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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Supporters of Brittney Griner continue to call for Russia to release her
NPR's A Martinez talks to Terri Jackson, executive director of the union representing WNBA players, about star player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia on drug charges.
25 years ago, Britain handed Hong Kong back to China
At the time, the city was promised "a high degree of autonomy" for 50 years. Half way into the promise, where do things stand?
After electrifying Colombian voters, Francia Marquez makes history
by Manuel Rueda
This month voters elected Gustavo Petro — the nation's first leftist president. His running mate Francia Marquez also broke barriers when she became South America's first Black vice president.
How much influence does the cryptoverse have on the wider economy?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have taken a beating lately. Even though these assets are risky, they're becoming more mainstream. So what does this crypto collapse mean for the wider economy?
Biden weighs in on what was accomplished at the NATO summit
President Biden holds a press conference as the NATO summit wraps in Madrid.
The Biden administration may end 'Remain in Mexico' policy, Supreme Court rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration was within its rights when it ended the Trump-era immigration and asylum policy known as "Remain in Mexico."
The Supreme Court rules the EPA can't set CO2 limits for existing power plants
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to set limits on carbon emissions from existing power plants.
A Jury convicts 4 former Navy officers in 'Fat Leonard' bribery trial
by Steve Walsh
A federal jury returned a mixed verdict on Wednesday in the largest corruption case in the history of the Navy. Four of five former officers were convicted in the bribery trial.
R. Kelly, sentenced by a court in New York, still faces charges in other states
by Andrew Limbong
After decades of allegations, R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering. But his legal woes are far from over.
Thousands of migrants at the border will be affected by 'Remain in Mexico' decision
NPR's A Martinez talks to Kevin Johnson of the University of California, Davis Law School about what a Supreme Court ruling on the Remain in Mexico policy could mean for migrants living on the border.
The Supreme Court still has 2 opinions to announce before the term ends
One of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory still has two major cases left on the docket — cases that could alter the political landscape on immigration and the environment.
Radio mystery: Canadian station plays Rage Against the Machine song nonstop
Soft rock Kiss Radio played the song "Killing in the Name" over and over again. All listener requests were denied. And there was no on-air explanation for why the song was on a loop.