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British twins went on vacation in Mexico and faced a life-or-death battle
Three years ago Melissa and Georgia Laurie were swimming in a river when a crocodile dragged Melissa under water. Georgia fought the crocodile, and now King Charles has given her a medal for bravery.
Morning news brief
Russian President Putin heads to China for a two-day summit. Nearly one out of five credit card users have maxed out on their borrowing. Wildfire season is underway in Mexico and Canada.
Consumer Price Index report for April gives an idea of where inflation stands
The latest report, will not only give an update on inflation, it could also indicate if the Federal Reserve will resume lowering interest rates.
Republicans called for a tough stance on China. Are they happy with new tariffs?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan about the Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
Chicago teen earns doctorate at 17 years old from Arizona State
Dorothy Jean Tillman II spoke at her commencement this month at Arizona State University. She successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctorate in integrated behavioral health last December.
Nearly 1 out of 5 credit card users have maxed out on their borrowing
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says a growing number of card user are falling behind on their monthly credit card bills. Fallout from years of rising prices and high interest rates.
Caitlin Clark plays her first regular season game in the WNBA
by Frankie Graziano
The WNBA season tipped off Tuesday night, and the marquee game was in Connecticut as the Sun took on the Indiana Fever and their new star: Caitlin Clark. The Sun beat the Fever 92-71.
EU leaders press for a political, rather than military solution to Israel-Hamas war
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell about the EU's upcoming elections, and its foreign policy priorities at this challenging time.
On Israel's Independence Day, a rally calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza
by Daniel Estrin
Senior Israeli government ministers advocated for the settlements — presenting a political obstacle for Prime Minister Netanyahu, who hasn't articulated a clear plan for who will rule Gaza post war.
The American Kennel Club recognized a new breed at the Westminster dog show
Mando, a Lancashire Heeler, became the 201st breed to be officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. It was a miniature poodle that took Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
China once had a one-child policy — now it wants couples to have more children
by Steve Inskeep
At a marriage market in Shanghai, Chinese citizens make personal decisions that have implications for the country's economy.
An aspiring music group win NPR's Tiny Desk Contest
NPR Music's amateur songwriter competition, Tiny Desk Contest, reveals another winner. Nearly 7,000 artists entered the contest for the 10th anniversary title.
Doctors in Louisiana are alarmed over how the state may reclassify 2 abortion pills
by Rosemary Westwood
A new bill in Louisiana seeks to reclassify two abortion pills as "controlled dangerous substances." Someone possessing the pills without a prescription could be punished, including jail time.