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These jellyfish have a superpower. The implications could be huge
Researchers found that two individuals of a type of jellyfish can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system. It has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems.
Memorial Day: The mother of a Marine who died in Kabul talks about losing her son
by Steve Walsh
It's been less than a year since 13 service members were killed in Kabul during the final days of the U.S. pullout. This Memorial Day, a mother remembers her son, one of the Marines who died that day.
What this moment before midterms means for the Biden administration's climate goals
by Laura Benshoff
Democrats fear time is running out to pass climate legislation before the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is holding talks... with Republicans.
The Quebec nationalist fight to restrict the use of English in Quebec
by Emma Jacobs
"Non!" to the further imposition of French in Quebec — how the fight over French has incensed many of the English-speaking minority in this Canadian province.
Author interview: 'Jim Crow's Pink Slip'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with educator Leslie Fenwick about her book Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership.
The financial reality of touring indie musicians
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with music journalist Zach Schonfeld about why some artists find touring, even in the summer, to be challenging and financially difficult.
Teens react to Uvalde shooting
NPR's Miles Parks speaks with two students from Washington, D.C., about their reactions to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: Ingrid Gruber and Tamia Robinson.
Biden mourns with community in Uvalde visit
by Stella M. Chávez
President Biden is traveling to Uvalde, Texas, to mourn with the community. It's his second visit to a community that's been devastated by a mass shooting in less than two weeks.
Tom Cruise is back in 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Three Decades after the original "Top Gun", Tom Cruise returns to lead a fresh squadron of Navy fighter pilots in "Top Gun: Maverick."
Make your own ice cream this Memorial Day weekend
Food stylist and cookbook author Erin Jeanne McDowell shares tips on how to make your own homemade ice cream.
Grilling for beginners
Intimidated by grilling? In this guide, learn the basics from which type of grill to choose, to how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones, to tips on tools and safety.
A teacher struggles to face students after the Texas school massacre
Fifth-grade teacher Lindsey Vaccarezza talks about how she and her elementary school are responding to this week's massacre in Uvalde.