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Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.
Overturning Roe v. Wade could restrict more than abortion, according to experts
by Sarah McCammon
Medical and legal experts say the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could have implications for other reproductive rights such as contraception and IVF.
What reproductive rights look like around the world
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.
Striking down 'Roe v. Wade' will hit people of color hardest, activists say
by Sandhya Dirks
Communities of color have already been hard hit by abortion bans and will continue to bear the brunt if Roe is overturned. Reproductive justice activists say abortion access is a racial justice issue.
TV show 'Gaslit' highlights the forgotten story of Watergate — Martha Mitchell's
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Robbie Pickering, the creator and show runner of the new show Gaslit. The intense — but funny — show focuses on some of Watergate's lesser-known figures.
2 Republican incumbents face off in West Virginia's primary on Tuesday
by Dave Mistich
West Virginia lost a congressional seat after the 2020 census. That's set up a GOP primary between two members of Congress, one of whom who's got Trump's endorsement.
Broadband companies pledge to help low income families pay for high speed internet
The Biden administration is rolling out its new push to lower internet costs. But it's hard to promote the program to people who don't have internet.
A college student thought she'd never live down how she fell in front of her class
by Elena Burnett
When Julie Ort began college, she was recovering from a major spinal cord injury. Julie shares the comfort she received from a stranger after her leg brace and crutches caused her to fall in class.
Former Honduran president will be in a New York courtroom for drug charges tomorrow
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Reuters reporter Sarah Kinosian about the former Honduran president's arraignment in New York. He's accused of working with drug cartels to send cocaine into the U.S.
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is poised to win the Philippine presidency by a landslide
by Julie McCarthy
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the son of the Philippine strongman ousted in the 1980s, has been elected in a landslide to become the Southeast Asian country's next president.
Some rural schools are dipping into savings to keep up with inflation
by Kendall Crawford
The rising cost of fuel, energy and food are straining rural school districts' already tight budgets. Many districts fear what continued inflation could mean for programming, upkeep and even staffing.
Vinyl sales see a huge resurgence, but leave indie labels behind
by Paul Flahive, Becky Fogel, Sascha Cordner|Texas Public Radio
Sales of vinyl are enjoying a huge resurgence. Long left behind in the audio landscape, music fans are flocking back to records during the pandemic.