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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The Attorney General pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy.
Acquitted former officer involved in Breonna Taylor trial now faces federal charges
by Roberto Roldan
A federal trial of a former Louisville police detective who was part of the middle of the night raid that killed Breonna Taylor in 2020 is underway.
Officials say California is drought free — but water supply is still strained
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeffrey Mount, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, about drought conditions in California.
The House has a speaker, but infighting continues among the House GOP
by Claudia Grisales
House Republicans say they want to unite under a new speaker, but ongoing bickering and personal feuds threaten that goal.
Building in Arizona with no water
by Lauren Sommer
Local leaders near Phoenix are placing limits on where new homes can be built, with the goal of protecting long-term access to water. But there's a significant loophole.
Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection
by Deirdre Walsh
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election. Losing him in that seat is a major blow to Democrats' efforts to retain control of the senate.
The joy of NPR's Suzanne Nuyen's Vietnamese cooking blog
by Suzanne Nuyen
NPR is taking time to celebrate the things we are really into — the stuff that keeps us going beyond the news. NPR's Suzanne Nuyen finds joy in the kitchen and sharing what she's learned there.
What the tentative SAG-AFTRA deal means for the entertainment industry
by Eric Deggans
Word spread Wednesday that the strike by Hollywood actors would end after 118 days. Here's what the tentative deal means for the entertainment industry.
The Kinsey institute faces possible separation from Indiana University
by Ethan Sandweiss
Indiana University trustees will decide whether to partially sever the University's long standing ties with the famous organization.
Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes
by Mandalit del Barco
Schools across the U.S. are trying a 4-day week. Why? To retain teachers
by Sarah Gonzalez
Many school districts around the U.S. are moving to a four-day school week to retain teachers. Districts that don't want to raise taxes to pay teachers more are using the long weekend as an incentive.
Far from Gaza, the war between Israel and Hamas upends lives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports from the occupied West Bank on how Israeli military and settlers hassle Palestinian farmers as they try to pick their olive harvest. The report takes a dramatic turn.
How American Girl dolls became a part of American culture
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks about their new book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl.