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The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days
The superstition of Friday the 13th isn’t as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.
Abortion providers wait for the Supreme Court to weigh in on mifepristone
The Supreme Court will weigh in on whether doctors can still provide patients with mifepristone across the country. Abortion providers share how they're navigating this uncertainty with patients.
What U.S. intelligence agencies can do to prevent future data leaks
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Glenn Gerstell, former general counsel to the National Security Agency, about what U.S. intelligence agencies can do to prevent data leaks in the future.
Protesters plan to honor mass shooting victims at the NRA convention
by Leila Fadel
The NRA convention begins today in Indianapolis. With Donald Trump, Mike Pence and other possible 2024 candidates in attendance, protesters plan to honor victims of recent mass shootings.
GOP faces challenges on how to legislate and message around abortion rights
Abortion is once again center stage in American politics, which is challenging Republicans on how to legislate and message around abortion rights.
A mother remembers when her daughter wrote her own bill of rights
by Sophia Lo
In this week's StoryCorps, Folashade Alao reminisces with her mother about the bill of rights she created for herself as a child.
The Washington Commanders could be sold for a record $6 billion
by Michel Martin
The Washington Commanders might be sold for a record $6 billion. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation.
Planet Money looks into the recent financial troubles at First Republic Bank
by Amanda Aronczyk
The Planet Money team looks into the recent financial troubles at First Republic Bank and examines what has helped it stay afloat.
Scores turn out for a vigil in Louisville to honor 5 people killed in mass shooting
by Ryan Van Velzer
Scores of people turned out in Louisville on Wednesday evening to honor the five people killed during a shooting at a bank on Monday.