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Port strikes end with deal on wages, averting economic disaster
The two sides have agreed to a 62% wage increase over 6 years in a deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union had been seeking a 77% increase.
Hungary's prime minister calls for culture war at right-wing conference in Dallas
by David Folkenflik
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán headlined a conservative political conference in Dallas. In Hungary, he has a "zero migration" policy and has sought to suppress independent voices of dissent.
Ukraine condemns Amnesty International report that troops were too close to civilians
by Julian Hayda
Amnesty International has criticized Ukraine for setting up military bases in residential areas. Ukrainian officials say It's Russian forces that are putting Ukrainian civilians lives in jeopardy.
Encore: Sprite ditches its iconic green bottle, but critics say it's not enough
by Becky Sullivan
For decades, Sprite has come in green bottles, but the company says clear plastic is more easily recycled. Environmentalists say the issue is not the color but the single-use plastic.
Faced with drought, a wine region in central California looks to develop a spaceport
by Benjamin Purper
California's Central Coast is facing a future with much less water. Vineyards and the irrigation they need aren't sustainable. So Paso Robles is courting a spaceport as the region's new moneymaker.
A Russian court has sentenced Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison on drug charges
by Charles Maynes
A Russian court gave American basketball star Brittney Griner a stiff sentence for possession of hash oil - setting the stage of for ongoing negotiations over a possible prisoner exchange with the US.
Florida's DeSantis suspends state attorney who pledged not to enforce abortion bans
by Stephanie Colombini
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren, saying he neglected his duty by not enforcing some laws — including those involving abortion restrictions.
A young Ukrainian man's journey to get himself and his mother to safety
by Kat Lonsdorf
One young man has struggled to get himself and his mom out of Russian-occupied territory in southern Ukraine as fighting there intensifies.
Japan is strengthening defenses near its southwestern islands in case of conflict
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's Westernost Island could become a target in a conflict between China and Taiwan. So Yonaguni Island has drawn up plans to evacuate residents, in case of an emergency.
How American Sign Language is evolving with time
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amanda Morris about how sign language evolves over time, the subject of her recent piece in The New York Times.
The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency
by Pien Huang
The White House has declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency. This could be a turning point in the lackluster monkeypox response.
Struggling to recruit, the Pentagon may be tens of thousands of troops short by 2023
by Jay Price
The military faces a recruiting crunch so bad some in Congress are calling for hearings. The Pentagon could be tens of thousands of troops short by next year.