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Boeing is moving its headquarters from Chicago to the Washington, D.C., area

5:04pm May 05, 2022

by The Associated Press

The company, a major defense contractor, said it will use its campus in Arlington, Va., as the new headquarters, placing its executives closer to key federal government officials.

Smoke rises from the Metallurgical Combine Azovstal in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine, on Thursday. Heavy fighting is raging at the besieged steel plant as Russian forces attempt to finish off the city's last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the str

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 5)

4:58pm May 05, 2022

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Constructed four generations ago, the massive dam at El Capitan Reservoir in Lakeside, Calif., is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water — enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year. Today, it's three-quarters empty —

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More than 2,200 dams are in poor condition, posing danger to communities

4:25pm May 05, 2022

by The Associated Press

Long-deferred maintenance, a changing climate and the construction of homes, businesses and highways below previously remote dams are all contributing to the soaring numbers.

Afghan girls and women and girls protest in front of the Ministry of Education in Kabul on March 26, 2022, demanding that high schools be reopened for girls.

Afghans who want teen girls back in school have new allies: Taliban-affiliated clerics

2:44pm May 05, 2022

For 9 months, teen girls have been pretty much unable to go to school. Protests have been shut down. Now clerics — including some affiliated with the Taliban – are urging an end to the school ban.

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The flyer advertising the new library cards.

In the battle over books, Nashville library's response? 'I read banned books' cards

2:12pm May 05, 2022

by Rina Torchinsky

As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card.

Olivia Rodrigo performs during her 2022 SOUR Tour at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2022 in New York City. She spoke up in support of abortion rights while performing in Washington, D.C. this week.

Olivia Rodrigo voices support for abortion rights onstage during her concert in D.C.

2:10pm May 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," the pop star said, prompting cheers from the audience.

New research could prompt schools to reexamine their investment in Reading Recovery, one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs.

A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility

2:00pm May 05, 2022

Reading Recovery is one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs for young children. A new study questions its long-term impact.

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Journalist says Britain has become a safe deposit box for oligarchs' ill-gotten gains

1:29pm May 05, 2022

by Terry Gross

Butler to the Word author Oliver Bullough says the UK has developed a system of bankers, lawyers, accountants and PR managers who work to help Russian kleptocrats hide their wealth.

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Cynthia Rosenzweig has been named the 2022 World Food Prize Laureate for her work to determine the impact of climate change on worldwide food production.

World Food Prize goes to former farmer who answers climate change question: 'So what?'

1:19pm May 05, 2022

by Julia Simon

The 2022 honoree is Cynthia Rosenzweig, whose computer modeling shows the impact on global crops. She talks about her "aha" moment, a big surprise in her findings and her plans for the $250,000 prize.

People gather Tuesday at the Utah State Capitol to rally in support of abortion rights in Salt Lake City.

Removing federal abortion-rights protections may spark new legal fights between states

1:12pm May 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Some state lawmakers are working to deter residents from seeking abortions elsewhere, or to punish those who help them do so. Delivery of abortion medication by mail could become another battleground.