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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.
Doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen on social media
by Maria Godoy
Doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media. Recent surveys suggest many younger Americans are buying into this misinformation.
Willie Mays, widely considered baseball's best all-around player, dies at 93
by Tom Goldman
Known as the "Say Hey Kid," Mays' career spanned more than two decades, from the 1950s to 1970s. He spent nearly all of those years with the Giants – first in New York and then in San Francisco.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about her album and ongoing inspiration from James Baldwin
NPR's Tiny Desk is honoring Black Music Month with concerts lead by women, including Meshell Ndegeocello. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with her about her album “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin."
Trump factors big in Virginia's primaries today
by Jahd Khalil
An incumbent House Republican, Bob Good, faces a tough primary challenger — who is backed by Former President Donald Trump — after Good endorsed DeSantis in the GOP presidential primary.
Boston Celtics win — again
by Esteban Bustillos
The Boston Celtics are world champions. Again. It's their 18th NBA title — the most in history. The Celtics dominated the series defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1.
Boeing CEO faced sharp criticism from angry lawmakers on Capitol Hill
by Joel Rose
Senators grilled Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Tuesday about the company's aircraft production issues. His appearance came the same day a new whistleblower raised fresh allegations about the 737 Max.
Control of Minnesota's legislature is on the line in a special election this fall
by Dana Ferguson
Democrats have a majority in the Minnesota legislature. But after a resignation and other potential departures, Republicans could assume control of the state senate, at least until Election Day.
President Marcos Jr. hasn't put an end to killings in the Philippines' drug war
by Emily Feng
Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr. said he would turn his predecessor's deadly campaign against drug users and sellers "bloodless." Yet extrajudicial killings continue.
Biden adviser talks shielding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation
President Biden announced Tuesday new executive actions to protect an estimated half million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from being deported.
This database could help descendants of enslaved people learn about their ancestry
Ancestry.com has released a new free database of tens of thousands of old newspaper records about formerly enslaved people. The company hopes it will help fill historical gaps for Black Americans.
Chiquita is ordered to pay millions to families of death squad victims in Colombia
by John Otis
A landmark verdict orders Chiquita, one of the worlds largest banana companies, to pay millions of dollars in damages to the relatives of eight Colombian men murdered by a paramilitary death squad.