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These Alaska moms couldn’t find a Yup’ik children’s book. So they made one themselves
Yup’ik is the most spoken Native language in Alaska, but finding Yup’ik books for young children can be almost impossible. These moms created their own – and now they’re fielding nearly 1,000 orders.
Las Vegas leads New York in the WNBA playoffs as the teams prepare for Game 4
NPR's Michel Martin talks with 12-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley about Wednesday night's Game 4 of the WNBA finals. Las Vegas leads the best-of-five series 2-1.
The bombing of a hospital in Gaza sparks protests across the Middle East
by Jane Arraf
The bombing of the Gaza hospital has sparked anger across the Arab world — including on the streets. In Amman, Jordan, security forces tear gassed protestors trying to reach the Israeli embassy.
U.S. aims to contain Israel-Hamas war but there are fears the violence is spreading
A deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza had an immediate impact on President Biden's trip — calling off a visit to Jordan. His message in Tel Aviv will be much more about safeguarding civilians in Gaza.
The impact of the war between Israel and Hamas is reverberating throughout Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
With at least three people killed by suspected Islamists, France and Belgium are on high alert as fears grow that tensions over the Israel-Hamas war could spill into Europe.
UAW membership is down and half of the members aren't in the auto business
by Andrea Hsu
The United Auto Workers union once had 1.5 million members. Today, the UAW is down to 380,000 members, and they are in a wide range of industries. More than a quarter work in higher education.
Members of the House will try again to elect a new speaker
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan to be speaker. Jordan is popular with the Republican base, and has Donald Trump's endorsement for the job.
Survivors of the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri describe the apocalyptic scene
by Leila Fadel
People who lost their family and homes in the surprise incursion into Israel by Hamas reckon with the aftermath.
President Biden plans to visit Israel to show support for an ally against Hamas
The White House says he wants to show solidarity with Israel and emphasize the need to get humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. Israel cut off food, water and power to more than 2 million people.
There's a new hottest pepper in the world and it's called Pepper X
It was grown by the maker of the former hottest pepper in the world. The Scoville Scale, which measures heat, indicates a regular jalapeno is usually up to 8,000. Pepper X is rated nearly 2.7 million.
In Joshua Tree, Calif., a house for sale looks like it belongs in 'The Flintstones'
For $1.8 million a modern Stone Age family can buy the compound that looks just like the town of Bedrock. It's made up of domes that have a clay-like appearance on the outside.
'Roman Stories' is Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's latest collection
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author Jhumpa Lahiri, who turns Rome into a central character in her new story collection.