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Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are surging
by Brian Mann
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data this week showing drug overdoses killed more than 107,000 people last year.
'Bans Off Our Bodies' protesters discuss personal experiences with abortion
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with two women participating in the Bans Off Our Bodies rallies today: Abigail Sweinhart and Heidi Gordon.
The creator of 'The Wonder Years' reflects on its successful first season
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Saladin K. Patterson about the coming-of-age comedy that gives its own compelling storyline.
Al Jazeera wants a thorough and fair investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh's death
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Al Jazeera Washington's bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara about the killing of his former colleague, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Ukrainians appear to win the battle in Kharkiv. The mood is far from celebratory
by Jason Beaubien
Ukrainian forces have driven Russian attackers out of the city of Kharkiv. Ukraine's second-largest city had been under heavy bombardment for weeks.
Texas Gov. Abbott's migration crackdown hasn't exactly gone as he planned
by Joel Rose
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has been testing the limits of how much his state can do to curb unauthorized migration. But Abbott's sweeping crackdown hasn't always gone as planned.
Kendrick Lamar uses his grief-fueled new album to reveal just how human he is
by Rodney Carmichael
The new album by hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar is called Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and is out Friday. It's been more than 5 years since his last album.
In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up
by Emily Schwing
Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities.
If Roe is overturned, attorneys general will have to interpret state abortion laws
by Sam Gringlas
State attorneys general have talked about about whether they would enforce abortion bans if Roe fell. But AGs, district attorneys and state courts are still all scrambling to understand the laws.
A Ukrainian singer finds his voice on the streets of Warsaw, Poland
Roman Panchenko moved to Poland from Chernihiv a few years ago and was afraid of singing in the streets. But now, after the war started, he sings Ukrainian songs in a Warsaw plaza to help his country.
The latest from Kharkiv, where Ukrainian forces are trying to repel Russian troops
by Jason Beaubien
Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian forces from Kharkiv, a city Russia has shelled since the beginning of the war.