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Remembering renowned theologian Richard B. Hays
Theologian Richard B. Hays' past work was often cited as a reason for not allowing same-sex relationships in Christian churches. In his new book, co-written with his son, Chris, he reverses course.
With 2 back-to-back hit songs, Sabrina Carpenter is on the rise
by Stephen Thompson
Former Disney Channel star Sabrina Carpenter is having quite a summer. Two of her songs are in the top three of Billboard's pop chart.
In a win for Thailand's LGBTQ community, lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage
In Thailand, lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. If the measure goes into effect, Thailand’s government would become only the third in Asia to permit same-sex marriage.
Actor Donald Sutherland has died at age 88
by Mansee Khurana
Donald Sutherland starred in more than 150 films and television shows of his era. Later, he specialized in off-kilter authority figures, such as President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise.
A decade after armed standoff, the Bundys appear to be above the law
by Kirk Siegler
Ten years after staging an armed standoff with federal agents on his Nevada ranch, Cliven Bundy remains free. As does his son Ammon, despite an active warrant for Ammon from Idaho related to a harassment lawsuit.
How Hurricane Maria transformed a society of macaques
by Ari Daniel
Hurricane Maria, which tore through Puerto Rico in 2017, also devastated a tiny nearby island that's home to hundreds of monkeys. All that destruction seems to have transformed the monkeys' society.
Newly-secured U.S. military assistance flows into Ukraine amid Russian advance
The White House said it’s fast-tracking the delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. That sense of urgency fits the state of the battlefield, as a new Russian advance tests Ukraine.
Members of two Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears by bicycle
by Hannah Saad
This summer, bike riders from two Cherokee tribes are retracing the trail of tears. Along the way they'll learn about the forced removal of their ancestors.
This board game may help communities prepare for wildfire catastrophes
by Katherine Monahan
Experts are struggling to prepare vulnerable communities for potential wildfire catastrophes. One new approach is a community-wide board game that tests resilience and preparedness.
What does Nvidia's meteoric rise indicate about AI's potential?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Stephen Witt about chip-maker Nvidia's rise to become the most valuable company in the world and what it means for the future of AI.
Revered postcolonial Nigerian artist Bruce Onobrakpeya opens Smithsonian exhibition
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Bruce Onobrakpeya, one of the pioneers of postcolonial Nigerian modernism and one of the country's most revered artists, is about to open a major exhibition at the Smithsonian.
Meet the doctors trying to integrate abortion into primary care
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Why is abortion care usually delivered at specialized clinics? The answer has to do more with stigma and politics than medicine. Historically, this part of reproductive health care has been siloed.
Meet the doctors trying to integrate abortion into primary care
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Why is abortion care usually delivered at specialized clinics? The answer has to do more with stigma and politics than medicine. Historically, this part of reproductive health care has been siloed.