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Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, representing ocean carriers and port operators, agreed to extend the contract and continue bargaining over all other issues.
DOJ reports the contributing factors that lead to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide in jail
by Jaclyn Diaz
A report by the U.S. Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General says negligence, misconduct and job performance failures contributed to the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein while in jail in 2019.
International African American Museum opens where enslaved Africans entered the U.S.
by Victoria Hansen
The International African American Museum opens Tuesday in Charleston, S.C. It's built on the site of Gadsden's Wharf, where enslaved Africans entered the country.
The FBI investigates threatening letters with white powder sent to GOP lawmakers
by Shaylee Ragar
More than 120 Republican state lawmakers have been mailed envelopes containing white powder and threatening notes in Kansas, Tennessee and Montana. The FBI is investigating.
In a year of great sacrifice, Turkish Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with charity and hope
by Peter Kenyon
In many Muslim-majority countries around the world, this is a festive week, a time to celebrate the "Eid al-Adha." Turkish Muslims are marking an annual holiday with charity — despite high prices.
What ALS has taken from one couple and how they've held on to love
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya about the impact living with ALS has had on their lives.
Author Adrienne Brodeur on what keeps her writing about family secrets
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Adrienne Brodeur about her fiction debut "Little Monsters."
South Carolina's top court hears arguments on 6-week abortion ban
South Carolina is the latest state to debate a six-week abortion ban. The state's Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday.
Supreme Court sets new standards for what constitutes 'true threats'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Miami law professor Mary Anne Franks about the Supreme Court's decision in Counterman v. Colorado.
Tips to beat the heat
Millions are experiencing dangerous temperatures from heatwave hitting parts of the United States. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe in extreme heat.
Texas is dealing with a record-breaking heat wave. Climate experts aren't surprised
by Lauren Sommer
The extreme heat wave in Texas is only one of several worldwide in recent weeks. Scientists say the link to climate change is clear.
Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories
by Will Stone
When trying to lose weight, patients are often counseled to count calories, but this can be cumbersome and hard to stick with. New research finds that intermittent fasting can be just as effective.