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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.
Animals are stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think
NPR's Juana Summers talks with biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose about his study into why animals are so stressed out during an eclipse.
Judi Dench on a career and friendship forged by Shakespeare
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O'Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard.
What's at stake in Idaho abortion case
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case about whether state law or federal law should prevail when they conflict during a serious pregnancy complication.
The debate to fix an outdated and incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
by John Lee
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
Mexico's leading presidential candidate was stopped at a checkpoint by masked men
by Eyder Peralta
This is the story of the encounter between a leading Mexican presidential candidate and masked gunmen at a roadblock. What does this encounter say about the state of security in Mexico?
The prosecution's case in Donald Trump's hush money trial
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dan Horwitz, former prosecutor of white collar crimes in the Manhattan DA's office, about the unprecedented hush money case against Donald Trump.
How pro-Palestinian protests have escalated at Yale and Columbia University
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University said today they would not take down their tent encampment.
World Anti-Doping Agency officials stayed silent about Olympic doping scandal
by Brian Mann
Officials with the World Anti-Doping Agency are scrambling to contain an Olympic doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. Critics say the organization's credibility is in question.
Massive thick seaweed patches are again drifting toward South Florida beaches
by Tom Bayles
Another huge patch of seaweed from the Sargasso Sea is floating towards Caribbean and South Florida beaches. Scientists are trying to predict where and when it will reach the shore.
After decades of calling baseball games, radio broadcaster John Sterling has retired
by Gwynne Hogan
Legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling is retiring. He was honored at a game over the weekend.