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Carl TimponeKimberlé Williams Crenshaw helped name two contested ideas in U.S. politics — intersectionality and critical race theory. Her memoir chronicles the personal and legal framework for her thinking. -
Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty ImagesFuel is airlines' second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.
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Families in Norfolk, Va., await the return of roughly 15,000 sailors and Marines as the USS Ford continues a deployment that started more than 10 months ago. -
An analysis by NPR suggests that frames from an iconic music video were used to generate content for a tweet by the FBI director. -
The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing. -
The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.
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Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.
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So far, only two merchant ships are known to have passed a new U.S.-guarded route through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year. -
Operation Metro Surge's impact in the Twin Cities can still be felt three months after it ended. Many immigrants are at risk of losing homes and businesses, and some are dealing with mental health challenges. -
The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda gives Democrats an opening in Ohio. -
Video game retailer GameStop wants to buy the considerably larger eBay for $56 billion. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Thomas about the offer.
