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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.
Exhibit opens this week to give visitors a peek inside the rebuilding of Notre Dame
The Parisian landmark has been closed since fire gutted much of the cathedral in 2019. Tour guide Marie Segura is already looking forward to a reopening — set for December of next year.
Future of the COVID pandemic: Scientists say there is still a lot to learn
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with immunologist Akiko Iwasaki about the future of COVID research as the pandemic enters its fourth year.
A clam, 5 times the usual size, was born in 1809 — same year as Abe Lincoln
The clam has been returned to the Gulf of Mexico. To determine its age, scientists at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab counted the rings on its shell. It was dubbed "Aber-clam Lincoln."
Scientists say sighing, which involves exhaling deeply, is a good stress reducer
Researchers say sighing works better than inhaling deeply because all deep breathing activates part of the nervous system in charge of how the body rests.
A Texas man sues ex-wife's friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
by Sarah McCammon
A civil lawsuit against three Texans accused of helping a woman get abortion pills may lay the groundwork for prosecutors to seek criminal charges in such cases.
Biden to talk submarine tech and China with the leaders of Britain and Australia
President Biden travels to San Diego to discuss a pact to share submarine technology with his counterparts from the United Kingdom and Australia, and address perceived threats posed by China.
2 boats capsized off the San Diego shoreline and at least 8 people are dead
by Jasmine Garsd
The boats are believed to have been bringing migrants into the U.S. The victims who were found at the scene were not wearing a life jackets.
Trump will campaign in Iowa — site of the first presidential primary for the GOP
Former President Donald Trump returns to Iowa Monday for the first time since announcing his next run for the Republican presidential nomination. What could his visit mean for his chances in 2024?
Pope Francis marks 10 years as head of the Roman Catholic Church
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Christopher White, Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter, about what Pope Francis has achieved in the 10 years he's led the Catholic Church.
'Everything Everywhere All At Once' wins Oscar's best picture award
It was a historic night at the Academy Awards for a truly distinctive and radical film set in the multiverse — with an almost all-Asian cast.
China wraps up a leadership reshuffle that's been years in the making
China has unveiled a new government led by Li Qiang, a close ally of Xi Jinping. What does this new lineup tell us about China in the coming decade?