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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.
Afghan evacuees in the U.S. face uncertainty as humanitarian parole expiration looms
by Carson Frame | Texas Public Radio
When their government fell two years ago, tens of thousands of Afghans went to the U.S. under a temporary program that soon expires. Now, they face an uncertain future.
Chemical manufacturer 3M to pay billions to help clean toxic PFAS from water supplies
by Barbara Moran
Chemical manufacturing giant 3M will pay up ten billion dollars to help cities and towns test for and clean up toxic PFAS chemicals in public water supplies.
'Roe' has been gone for a year. Here's how it has changed things for doctors daily
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, new state abortion bans have changed how doctors work on a day-to-day basis.
Titan deep-sea tourism raises questions around ethics, safety and science
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with marine biologist Amy Wagner about the ethical and scientific implications of the Titan submersible incident.
An Indigenous lacrosse team is reclaiming its native identity
by Noelle E. C. Evans
Lacrosse originated with Native Americans, who are still some of the finest players. The famed Iroquois Nationals have a new name this season. They consider "Iroquois" a slur.
Supreme Court rules against the Navajo Nation in water dispute
by Luke Runyon
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a long-running dispute over what obligations the federal government has to supply water to Native Americans.
What makes Victor Wembanyama so special?
At the 2023 NBA draft, all eyes are on French 19-year-old and basketball star Victor Wembanyama. Zach Kram, a staff writer for The Ringer, explains what makes this athlete so special and so coveted.
On tonight's state dinner menu for vegetarian Modi, mushrooms are the star
by Deepa Shivaram
Stuffed portobello mushrooms are the featured entree at tonight's gala state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanks to a guest chef who specializes in plant-based cuisine.
Astronaut study sheds light on what makes them get sick more easily in space
by Ari Daniel
A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel alters gene expression in a way that impacts the immune system.