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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.
Some Ukrainian refugees in Poland are now starting to return home
by Jason Beaubien
The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. Some refugees in Poland however are now starting to return home.
Gloria Steinem on the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with journalist and activist Gloria Steinem about her reaction to news that the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Roe v. Wade.
Cinco de Mayo is part of a deeper story of 2 nations trying to define themselves
Cinco de Mayo has come to stand for a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. On May 5, 1862, an epic battle was fought and won by Mexicans, which helped shape the future of Mexico and the U.S.
Race can impact the medical treatment a person gets. Pediatrics wants to address that
by Rhitu Chatterjee
The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling to end "race-based medicine," wherein doctors sometimes use race as a factor to determine what treatment patients receive.
Doctors and parents of Alabama trans youth seek to block ban on gender-affirming care
by Debbie Elliott
A federal judge is hearing arguments from doctors and parents of transgender youth who are seeking to block an Alabama law that criminalizes gender-affirming treatments for minors.
Abortion opponents are excited about the Roe v. Wade leak, but say there's work to do
by Jennifer Ludden
Abortion opponents are both excited and sobered at possibly overturning Roe v. Wade. They say they welcome a new national conversation and want to wage the next battles in blue states as well as red.
Review: Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch take on the 'Multiverse of Madness'
by Bob Mondello
After unleashing all kinds of trouble in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel's Doctor Strange will try to clean up the mess in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Review: Welcome back, 'Star Trek'
by Eric Deggans
The Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds recaptures the sentiment of the original show — a return to a diverse, charismatic group of explorers who prove the value of peace among the stars.
It may be time to look at the I-bond, a savings bond that protects you from inflation
With inflation over 8.5%, it's perhaps time for a long-ignored investment option to shine: the I-bond. It's a U.S. Treasury savings bond, and its interest payments are linked to inflation.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, a strict abortion law from 1931 could take effect
by Kate Wells | Michigan Radio
Michigan doctors say when Roe is overturned a "dormant" state law could outlaw abortion even for rape or incest. The Democratic state AG warns local prosecutors may charge both doctors and patients.
Former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro raises new alarms about Brazil's Bolsonaro
The former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hamilton, speaks about his concerns about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and the implications for democratic institutions in the country.