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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.
China sees itself as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, but many nations disagree
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yun Sun, who directs the China Program at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Stimson Center, about China's president traveling to Moscow for talks with Russia's leader.
Michigan Democrats are getting their way for the first time in nearly 40 years
by Colin Jackson (Michigan Public Radio Network)
After decades, high school sweethearts finally get married
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a couple who met in high school and got married later in life.
France's government faces a no-confidence vote after Macron raises retirement age
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Lisa Bryant in Paris about French president Macron pushing through his pension plan overhaul without a full vote in parliament. Could outrage cost him his job?
The IRS has a way for taxpayers to file tax returns for free
The IRS offers a free tax filing service called Free File on its website. How to access it and additional tips for filing.
This is Sleep Awareness Week and Friday is World Sleep Day
One third of American adults don't get enough sleep. The CDC suggests a regimen that limits electronics, big meals, caffeine and alcohol — but adds a little exercise during the day.
Why the Mexican border city of Matamoros is under heavy scrutiny
by Eyder Peralta
A glimpse into life under the drug cartels in the Mexican border city of Matamoros — the scene of the recent kidnap and murder of some American tourists.
Is your bracket intact? More games are on tap in the Men's NCAA basketball tournament
by Tom Goldman
March Madness is fully underway. The opening of college basketball's tournament season brought exciting play and some upsets.
Memphis, Tenn., is home to the oldest high school band in the country
by Christopher Blank
The Christian Brothers High School Band in Memphis turns 150 years old on Friday. It's the country's oldest continuously operating high school marching band.