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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.
The Trump indictment remains under seal so there is a lot we don't know
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Matthew Galluzzo, a former prosecutor in the New York County DA's office, about the Manhattan grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Morning news brief
Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Democrats and Republicans react to Trump's indictment and Finland clears a final hurdle to join NATO.
From tragedy to triumph — life rolls on, paralyzed construction worker says
by Zanna McKay
More than 30 years ago, Leslie Harris was working a construction job in Kankakee, Ill. He came to StoryCorps with his daughter Angie to remember the day his life changed.
Manhattan grand jury indicted ex-President Donald Trump — in a historic first
Trump was charged with crimes after a grand jury spent months investigating hush money payments. The indictment makes Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Imagine a T-rex — now think about its mouth. Did you imagine scary teeth?
Research suggests that contrary to popular belief, the T-rex did not have rows of exposed teeth — it had lips that covered those teeth. Some scientists disagree and insist that the T-rex is lipless.
A hobbyist in the U.K. has come up with a new 13-sided shape called 'the hat'
It looks a little like a fedora, and it's what's known as an "Einstein tile." Meaning, unlike other shapes, if it's laid out and slotted together over and over again, it doesn't easily repeat itself.
Finland clears the final hurdle and will join NATO over Russia's objection
Finland has been approved as a member of NATO after Turkey voted on its membership Thursday. Finland could become a member of the alliance in the coming days.
Russia detains U.S. citizen working for 'Wall Street Journal' Moscow bureau
by Charles Maynes
An American journalist has been arrested in Russia and accused of espionage. It's the first time an American correspondent has been accused of spying since since the Cold War.
Auto-Tune made him famous. T-Pain shows off his natural singing voice on a new album
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to multi-platinum-winning singer, songwriter, producer and rapper T-Pain about his new covers album: On Top of the Covers.
Mourners gather in Nashville to share their grief over Monday's school shooting
by Claudia Grisales
People have been gathering in Nashville at makeshift memorials near The Covenant School to remember the victims of Monday's mass shooting. Six people died — including three students.
Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges
NPR's A Martinez talks to presidential historian Douglas Brinkley about the historical significance of the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Indictment could be a double-edged sword for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about how the grand jury decision to indict former President Donald Trump will affect his presidential campaign.