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Port strikes end with deal on wages, averting economic disaster
The two sides have agreed to a 62% wage increase over 6 years in a deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union had been seeking a 77% increase.
The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy
Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election?
Supreme Court looks at Idaho abortion ban when a woman's health is in imminent danger
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided over its latest abortion case, which looks at whether a state may ban medical termination of a pregnancy if the woman's health, but not life, is in danger.
Scientists found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder
by Jon Hamilton
Researchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid.
Former star running back reunites with his Heisman Trophy
After 14 years, Reggie Bush will be reunited with his Heisman trophy. He forfeited it after an NCAA investigation found that he and his family received improper monetary benefits during his USC time.
'Tales of Kenzera: Zau' — a video game about grief, inspired by Bantu mythology
by Juana Summers
NPR's Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.
What to watch for at the Supreme Court presidential immunity arguments
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with University of Texas Law professor Lee Kovarsky ahead of the Supreme Court looking at the federal election interference case against former president Donald Trump.
Biden gives TikTok a year to find a buyer or be banned
by Bobby Allyn
President Biden signed a law Wednesday that gives TikTok a year to find a buyer, or be banned nationwide. TikTok says it's planning to take the Biden administration to court to stop it.
The challenges of receiving disaster aid from FEMA
by Justin Hicks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency helps people financially after disasters, but some disaster survivors say the agency is not clear on deadlines they need to meet for their recovery assistance.
What Congress' $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine could mean for the battlefield
by Greg Myre
Congress has approved $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Here's a look at what it it's likely to include and how it might reshape the battlefield.
Horses were on the loose in London
by Lauren Frayer
Riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were galloping through central London Wednesday morning. They kept going for several miles.
Boston area police failed to act on reports for years before arresting serial rapist
by Walter Wuthmann - WBUR
Alvin Campbell Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting nine women over three years and will go on trial for rape and other charges. His sister is Massachusetts' Attorney General Andrea Campbell.