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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.
Biden may revive detention of migrant families caught crossing the border illegally
The White House is considering whether to resume detaining migrant families apprehended after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally as part of a broader crackdown.
Some Southern Californians have been stranded for more than a week by snow
Residents in the San Bernardino Mountains near Los Angeles say they're getting desperate more than 10 days after a blizzard buried their homes in several feet of snow.
Why genetic engineering experts are putting a spotlight on Victoria Gray's case
by Rob Stein
Victoria Gray's life has been transformed by her treatment for sickle cell disease with the gene-editing technique called CRISPR. She's in London telling her story at a scientific summit.
After a decade of talks, a treaty has been agreed on to protect the world's oceans
NPR's a Martinez talks to Lisa Speer of the Natural Resources Defense Council's International Oceans program, about a treaty that will open the door to more marine conservation.
China's annual session of parliament, National People's Congress, is underway
China is holding its annual "two sessions", which will reshuffle leaders in top government jobs at a time of big challenges.
Ohio derailment victims can learn from efforts to clean up a toxic mess in Michigan
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to environmental advocate Ed Lorenz about a toxic materials cleanup in Michigan, and how residents near an Ohio train derailment can advocate for their community.
Morning news brief
Russia seeks to lay siege to the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. China lays out its economic and policy agenda for the year ahead. And, nearly 200 countries reach a landmark deal on the high seas.
Biden, on first visit to Selma as president, attended 'Bloody Sunday' remembrance
by Deepa Shivaram
President Biden marked the 58th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., when Black voting rights activists were beaten by state troopers.