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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.
Tenn. GOP efforts to remove 2 lawmakers may have lasting effects on state politics
by Chas Sisk
It look less than a week for Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson to be reappointed to the Tennessee House, but the GOP efforts to remove them may have a lasting effect on the state's politics.
Long COVID may be due to the virus sticking around after infection, researchers say
by Will Stone
A growing body of evidence points to the idea that the coronavirus can stick around long after an initial infection. Some researchers think that may be a major driver of long COVID.
Inflation eased in March but prices are still climbing too fast for comfort
by Scott Horsley
New consumer prices data for March show that inflation has fallen from a four-decade high last summer, but prices are still climbing faster than the Federal Reserve would like.
Manhattan DA Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over attempts to interfere in Trump case
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Klasfeld, managing editor of Law & Crime, about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to stop a Republican investigation into his prosecution of former President Trump.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger fills in a pothole himself
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was caught on camera filling in a pothole. A driver thanked him. If he runs again his slogan can be "Come with me if you want to live" on smoother streets.
A signed pair of Air Jordans sold for $2.2 million at auction
On Tuesday, a signed pair of Air Jordan 13s worn by Michael Jordan himself sold at a Sotheby's for $2.2 million. He wore the red and black Js in 1998 during one of his NBA finals runs.
How the war in Ukraine has forever changed the children in one kindergarten class
by Elissa Nadworny
The Russian invasion of Ukraine impacted one kindergarten class in Kharkiv city — spreading families across the world and forcing them to make choices to deal with trauma affecting their children.