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How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
Franklin, first Black character in 'Peanuts' strip has his own animated special
Craig Shultz, son of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, talks about a new special, Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, the origin story of Franklin Armstrong, the comic strip's first Black character
People in Kansas City, especially in the Hispanic community, adored Lisa Lopez-Galvan
People turned out for a vigil in Kansas City, Mo., to honor Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the 43-year-old mother, community leader and radio DJ who died at Wednesday's Super Bowl victory celebration.
Diagnosed with terminal cancer, dad dies shortly after a StoryCorps visit
Sohaib Sultan, a Muslim Chaplain at Princeton University, had terminal cancer when he recorded a message, along with his wife, for his three-year-old daughter. He died shortly after the recording.
Hip-hop has lost a founding father. Eddie Cheeba was 67
DJ Edward Sturgis, known as Eddie Cheeba, died earlier this week. He was part of a DJ trio in the 1970s that's credited with laying the foundation for recorded hip-hop.
Why were aquarium workers surprised to find out Charlotte is pregnant?
Charlotte is a stingray that lives in a North Carolina aquarium. She shares a tank with sharks, but hasn't been near a male stingray in years. Experts believe it's a rare case of asexual reproduction.
As Denver struggles to absorb influx of migrants, other services are cut
NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about the city's budget cuts to help cover the cost of providing services for newly arrived migrants.
There are thousands of music genres — Jacob Beardsley wants to listen to them all
From dronescape to harsh noise wall, video creator Jacob Beardsley is on a quest to listen to every music genre out there.
Georgia DA testifies in a hearing seeking her removal from Trump case
by Sam Gringlas
Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis began testifying on Thursday — as Donald Trump and other codefendants try to get her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case.
Why sending more aid to Ukraine has become a divisive issue within the GOP
NPR's A Martinez speaks with American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Danielle Pletka about why some Republicans strongly oppose sending more aid to Ukraine.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark captures the NCAA's women's all-time points record
by Greg Echlin
The Hawkeyes guard surpassed 3,527 points on Thursday against the Michigan Wolverines. Clark overtook previous record holder Kelsey Plum in 13 fewer career games, while taking fewer shots.
Israeli forces take over southern Gaza's largest hospital
And despite international pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israeli forces will go into the southern town of Rafah, where at least a million Palestinians are sheltering.