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Can eating less beef and dairy help save the Colorado River?
by Steve Inskeep
Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate.
GOP-led Texas House impeaches Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas AG Ken Paxton has been suspended from office. He's awaiting a trial in the state Senate after the state House voted to impeach him over allegations of bribery and other misconduct.
How the migration of Southern whites in the 20th century shaped America's landscape
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to researcher Samuel Bazzi about the lasting cultural and political impact of the northward movement of white Southerners in the early 20th century.
'Succession' fans learn who would take over for monstrous mogul Logan Roy
The final episode of the award-winning HBO series Succession aired Sunday night. Here's a look back on the show.
Weekend Russian drone attack comes as Ukrainian forces prepare for counteroffensive
Russia launched its biggest drone strike since the war began. Ukrainian officials say it mostly targeting the capital Kyiv. Ukraine's top commander hints a long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.
Ahead of $15 billion climate deal, Vietnam's human rights record is scrutinized
by Michael Copley
Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.
Turkey's Erdogan secures a victory in Sunday's historic runoff election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extends his two-decades hold on power by defeating main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu by four points. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to analyst Asli Aydintasbas.
How did burgers become a cookout standard? 'Hamburger Dreams' author has the answer
Chris Carosa literally wrote the book on burgers. In Hamburger Dreams, he traces the first hamburger to 1885, and to two brothers Frank and Charles Menches.
The musical comedy 'All Wigged Out,' fights cancer with humor and humanity
Grammy Award-winning musicians Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have created a short movie musical — All Wigged Out — about Marxer's treatment and recovery from breast cancer.
This week the field of Republican presidential candidates grew by 2
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Alex Conant about the Republicans running in the 2024 presidential primaries. Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and S.C. Sen. Tim Scott are the latest to announce.
George Floyd's uncle advocates for the passage of a federal Medical Civil Rights bill
Three years ago George Floyd was killed in police custody in Minneapolis. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Selwyn Jones, Floyd's uncle and co-founder of Hope929 Foundation, about advocating for justice.