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Authorities release new details about 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting
by Steve Inskeep
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Jeremy Redmon shares the latest following yesterday's deadly school shooting in Winder, Georgia.
Americans are urged to get vaccinated against 3 major respiratory viruses
by Rob Stein
Public health experts are urging people to take advantage of the fact that this year, for the first time, vaccines are available for three major respiratory viruses: flu, COVID and RSV.
Parents of the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX face their own legal troubles
Sam Bankman-Fried, ex-head of FTX goes on trial next week accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Bankman-Fried's parents are now facing legal problems of their own.
Astronomers study whether a remote moon in our solar system can support life
One of Jupiter's icy moons has galvanized the attention of astronomers. It appears that Europa may have what it takes to support life.
Recent coups in Africa have an effect on at least 1 country in Europe: France
by Eleanor Beardsley
A series of coups in Francophone Africa has led to French troops and diplomats being expelled from their former colonies.
Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82
by Bob Mondello
British-Irish actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. He was best known for his role as Dumbledore in the blockbuster franchise 'Harry Potter.'
Why was Dave Ramsey's financial literacy textbook approved in Florida?
by Kerry Sheridan
Florida schools can use the curriculum from a conservative radio host and finance adviser to satisfy a financial literacy requirement. Critics say it lacks academic rigor and includes Bible verses.
Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the Mississippi River
Mississippi River levels are so low that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water in Louisiana. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ricky Boyett of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The exodus from Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh continues
Armenian officials are saying more than 65,000 people — roughly half the population — have fled after a swift Azerbaijani military offensive last week restored its control over the region.
Examining what it's like for some of the sellers who market their goods on Amazon
by Dara Kerr
The federal government sued Amazon this week saying it's abusing its monopoly power. One key allegation is Amazon puts the squeeze on sellers.
Celebrities and other famous people have interesting side hustles
Guitarist Brian May of Queen is also an astrophysicist who worked on the NASA mission to bring dust back from an asteroid. He's not the only celebrity with an interesting side hustle.
You can now get a degree to become a professional influencer
A university in Ireland is offering the country's first Bachelor's degree in social media influencing — and it will only take you four years.
A closer look at what's included in the spending that Republicans want to eliminate
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Marc Goldwein, a policy official at the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget, to parse out the reality versus the rancor in the government budget battle.