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Her abuse during childhood was never validated. Then a stranger believed her
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: Nora Durkin called 311 to report abuse she said she had experienced as a child. She wasn't expecting to be taken seriously.
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.
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.
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.
Former Puerto Rico governor arrested on bribery charges
by Adrian Florido
The FBI arrested the former governor of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vazquez, Thursday on federal bribery charges. It's related to the financing of her 2020 campaign.
The FDA is not expanding eligibility for 2nd COVID boosters
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration's decision against allowing more people to get second boosters has left many younger adults in limbo and angry.
What Curiosity's 10 years on Mars have taught us
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ashwin Vasavada, the head scientist for the Curiosity Mars rover, about the rover's 10 years of exploration.
Breonna Taylor: DOJ charges 4 Louisville cops with civil right violations
by Roberto Roldan
The Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville police officers with civil right violations in the death of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in her apartment during a police raid.
New Zealand MP talks about the movement to change the country's name
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, co-leader of The Maori Party in the New Zealand parliament, about a push to change the country's name to Aotearoa, a Maori name.