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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.
UAE calls for U.N. meeting after Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
by Aya Batrawy
The United Arab Emirates is calling for a U.N. Security Council meeting. A far-right Israeli minister visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a move criticized by Arab states that have ties with Israel.
Non-alcoholic beers, wines, and spirits are flooding the market right now
by Greg Rosalsky
Over the past several years, the business of nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits has boomed as more people are trying to limit their drinking.
Damar Hamlin's season with the Buffalo Bills
by Becky Sullivan
Damar Hamlin wasn't supposed to be a starter for the Bills. But a slew of injuries — including one that sent a close friend to the hospital midgame — both opened a door and had him counting blessings.
California Republican Kevin McCarthy again fails to get the votes to become speaker
by Deirdre Walsh
For a second day the House of Representatives is in suspended animation as it can't start a new session until a speaker is elected. California Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed to get the votes.
A woman was driving on a bridge when she had a seizure. A stranger came to the rescue
by Lauren Hodges
In this installment of "My Unsung Hero," a stranger comes to the rescue of a woman who started having a seizure while driving.
Climate activists are turning up the heat in their protests against fossil fuels
by Esme Nicholson
Climate protesters are becoming increasingly disruptive in Germany as the country turns to coal to replace Russian natural gas.
With 2023 barely underway, Tesla has multiple obstacles to overcome
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla's stock value fell in 2022, and it missed its delivery target. It still dominates the U.S. electric vehicle market but is off to a rocky 2023 with the economy, competitors and a distracted CEO.
Abortion pill could soon become much easier to obtain
by Sydney Lupkin
The abortion pill Mifepristone, which has only been available in person in certain clinics, could become accessible at local drugstores and retail pharmacy chains, as well as via telehealth.
Encore: Author George Saunders on his new book, 'Liberation Day: Stories'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with George Saunders about Liberation Day: Stories — his short story collection that explores everything from love affairs to lobotomized actors forced to perform.
Remembering Eastbay's beloved shoe catalogs
by Gus Contreras
The athletic retailer Eastbay closed its doors at the start of 2023. The Wisconsin-based company transformed the sneaker world with its mailed catalogs featuring the newest shoes and sports jerseys.
How buying a home became a key way to build wealth in America
Mortgage rates above seven percent and a low supply of homes for sale has made home ownership feel out of reach for many Americans. Yet it remains an important way to build wealth in the U.S.
Why women in India are dropping out the workforce, even as the economy grows
by Lauren Frayer
As India's economy grows, women are dropping out of its workforce. That's stumped economists. Some say it's a sign of prosperity. In conservative India, if women can afford not to work, they don't.