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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.
The normal springtime surge in homebuying is more of a slump this year
by Arezou Rezvani
The real estate market is stuck in a state of paralysis this season. Homeowners don't want to sell and give up their cheap mortgages, and buyers feel sidelined by high interest rates.
Debt ceiling negotiations to resume after breaking down over the last few days
by Barbara Sprunt
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are preparing for another face-to-face meeting Monday afternoon to try to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling and avoid default.
Restaurant in Philadelphia wants you to return to the gold standard of hamburgers
That's what Drury Beer Hall calls its wagyu burger that comes complete with caviar, fresh black truffle and lobster meat — all wrapped in gold leaf and served with a pour of cognac. It costs $700.
PGA Championship celebrates club pro who is living every golfer's dream
Michael Block stunned everyone Sunday after sinking a hole-in-one — even he couldn't believe it. A par on the closing hole secured Block's spot in next year's championship.
W.Va. race could be pivotal to deciding which party controls the U.S. Senate
by Dave Mistich
With Democrats currently controlling the Senate with a slim majority, the Senate race in West Virginia could determine which party has control of the chamber following the 2024 election results.
A new approach to curbing sexually transmitted infections gains interest
by Will Stone
Research shows taking a certain antibiotic after sex can significantly reduce the risk of getting sexually transmitted infections. It is seen as a promising approach to curb the nation's STI epidemic.
Many people that were on Medicaid are finding themselves uninsured
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
All 90 million Medicaid beneficiaries will have their eligibility checked, and many will no longer have health insurance — as pandemic-era rules that automatically renewed their coverage expire.
What barriers do Black women face in seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate?
by Scott Shafer
There have only ever been two Black women in the U.S. Senate. That could change if Dianne Feinstein steps down. A look at why Black women face so many barriers to this particular office.
Officials in Columbus, Ohio, are trying to stem gun violence
by Karen Kasler
Recent gun violence in Columbus prompted the mayor to ask businesses to close early this past weekend. Police beefed up patrols, and Monday the city council takes further action.
Texas teens say their calls for no more violence are ignored as mass shootings rise
by Caroline Love
Groups of teens in Texas are organizing and speaking out against gun violence despite the many challenges they face toward achieving their legislative and political goals.
In Iowa, voters are already sizing up the 2024 GOP presidential field
NPR's A Martinez talks to Bob Vander Plaats, president of the conservative group The Family Leader, about how Iowa voters are evaluating the GOP presidential field.
Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork to run for president in the 2024
by Don Gonyea
Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024. His intent has already gotten some attention from former President Trump.