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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.
Lawmakers are gearing up for a fight over a key intelligence gathering tool
by Ryan Lucas
Should Congress extend a law that lets U.S. intelligence spy on communications involving Americans? The law expires at the end of the year unless Congress renews it.
Pakistan's government vows harsh steps against rival Imran Khan
Pakistan's parliament will meet Wednesday to discuss the tense political situation. Local media suggest members will consider outlawing the party headed by former prime minister Imran Khan.
Louisiana wildlife agents tried to take a giant swamp rat from its adopted family
After the family rescued the 22-pound nutria, Neuty got a lot of attention. It's illegal, however, to own an invasive species. After attempts to take Neuty away, a special permit was granted.
If Trump is indicted, how will that affect his 2024 presidential campaign?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Columbia Law professor Richard Briffault about what a possible indictment could mean for former President Donald Trump's political future.
TSA rules peanut butter is not a solid — it's a liquid
The TSA says peanut butter is a liquid because its shape is dictated by its container. To pass through security, peanut butter in a carry-on needs to be 3.4 oz. or less.
Fed is expected to boost its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point
The Federal Reserve will decide Wednesday whether to keep raising interest rates to combat high inflation. The decision has been clouded by recent turmoil in the banking system.
For a 2nd day, a union strike will keep some LA students out of classrooms
by Sequoia Carrillo
Hundreds of thousands of students are out of school in Los Angeles. The union representing school support staff began a three-day strike on Tuesday.
Scientists believe they have found a crucial building block of life on an asteroid
by Geoff Brumfiel
It's an intriguing finding that suggests life as we know it may have been seeded by asteroids and meteors.
Science backs up the claim: The best waves are created by winds
Scientists used a wave pool designed for surfing to study how wind affects waves. The research will help them predict and track coastal flooding and erosion.
The world's No. 1 competitive pinball player is a 19-year-old
by Matt Bloom
Nineteen-year-old Escher Lefkoff grew up watching his dad play competitive pinball. Now, the son is world champion. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on 3/20/23.)