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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
Ukraine and Bulgaria say commercial vessels are defying Russia in the Black Sea
by Brian Mann
Ukraine and Bulgaria sounded a defiant tone on the future of grain and other shipments on the Black Sea. They say Russia's effort to strangle Ukraine with an embargo and missile strikes isn't working.
Texas has quietly changed its abortion law
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
It will no longer be illegal to terminate a pregnancy in Texas if the pregnant person's water breaks too early for the fetus to survive.
A look at Wisconsin's current political identity before the first Republican debate
Republicans are investing in Wisconsin. The state will host the first Republican debate and the GOP convention next year. But how much of a battleground state is it in 2024?
Illinois influencers under 16 will now be entitled to a portion of their earnings
Illinois has passed legislation entitling child influencers under 16 to a portion of their earnings as parents and former child influencers have been talking about the dangers of growing up online.
Messi mania: The star player brings wins for Miami's soccer club
by Matheus Sanchez
Lionell Messi has been instrumental in remaking MLS club Inter Miami in just a few weeks. The soccer super star is dominating the game in the U.S. to the delight of fans across the country.
Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material
by Geoff Brumfiel
In recent months, several academic groups have claimed possible discoveries of materials that super-conduct at room temperature. Outside researchers, however, are skeptical.
An extended family of 87 people took shelter at a single house due to Maui fire
by Greg Allen
In West Maui, some people are heading to the hotels and Airbnbs that have been set aside for evacuees. But others are sticking with family or friends in surviving houses on the island.
Assessing the damage of tropical storm Hilary
by Liz Baker
In Los Angeles, lots of people spent the last couple days anxious about the arrival of tropical storm Hilary. Here's a look at what Southern California expected, versus what it experienced.
GOP state legislatures target progressive prosecutors
by Pien Huang
A wave of progressive prosecutors have won office across the country. Now, Republican-controlled state legislatures and governors are trying to curtail their power, or strip them of it altogether.
Fans react to Spain's Women's World Cup win
by Lauren Frayer
Spain defeated England to win its first title in the Women's World Cup.
The art of casting in Hollywood
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with host of the Academy Museum's podcast, Jacqueline Stewart, and casting director Reuben Cannon about the art of casting in Hollywood.
How to prioritize play in your life
by Marielle Segarra
Researchers argue that play is vital to our lives — even as adults. NPR's Life Kit has tips for prioritizing play in your life.