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It's easy to mess up blood pressure readings, new study shows
by Will Stone
Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.
A volcano's song could contain clues to its future eruptions, scientists hope
by Geoff Brumfiel
Scientists have recorded a song coming from a volcano. They think the musical notes may someday be useful for predicting when a dangerous eruption might occur.
New York and Tennessee have starkly different plans to curb gun violence
by Brian Mann
While New York's governor has toughened gun laws in a bill signing, Tennessee's governor is focusing on "hardening" schools — showing how differently states are addressing gun violence.
Indie-pop band Lucius talks new album 'Second Nature'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny sits down with the two frontwomen of Lucius, Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, to talk about their latest album.
Interview with the author of 'The Woman in the Library'
After someone is murdered in the Boston Public Library, four strangers team up to solve the crime. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with author Sulari Gentill about her new book.
Catholic church closures spread in the Northeast and Midwest. Not all are upset
by Adora Namigadde
Catholic churches are closing and merging in response to dropping participation and giving. It's a trend exacerbated and accelerated by COVID-19 and will affect U.S. worship life for years to come.
Immigrants are suing the U.S. government over delays in citizenship process
A group of immigrants say their U.S. citizenship applications are stuck in storage. NPR's Elissa Nadworny discusses why with attorney Kate Melloy Goettel.
Jan. 6 hearings hit primetime TV this week
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Harry Litman, a law professor and former DOJ official, about the upcoming hearings from the committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Kyiv opera house reopens after 3 months
by Julian Hayda
Ukraine's National Opera was built to celebrate Russian opera at the height of the imperial era. Performances were suspended after the war began but have recently re-started.
'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to the Pakistani-Canadian actress about the show's first season.
What the loan forgiveness means for a former Corinthian Colleges student
The Department of Education will forgive all federal loans for students of the now-defunct company. NPR's Elissa Nadworny discusses this with former student Ann Bowers and reporter Josh Mitchell.
A new effort led by principals shares best practices for handling school shootings
The Principal Recovery Network is a group of school leaders who have experienced gun violence. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to member George Roberts about how schools move forward after a shooting.
Supervised injection sites in NYC have saved lives. But officials won't provide funds
by Caroline Lewis
Operators of the sites say the two facilities have intervened in more than 300 potentially fatal overdoses. But a lack of government funding is making it hard for them to expand.