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Growing Latino electorate could again be key to this election year in swing states
by A Martínez
President Biden canceled an appearance at the annual conference of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy group. How are Latino voters responding to the Biden-Trump rematch?
Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey goes on trial on corruption charges
In September, Menendez — the powerful Democratic senator from New Jersey — was indicted on federal corruption charges. It's his second bribery and corruption trial in seven years.
The Atlanta Hawks win the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft
Atlanta beat the odds and will be the first team to pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Washington will pick second — followed by Houston and San Antonio.
India's ruling party is accused of incitement against Muslim minority
by Diaa Hadid
The Hindu nationalist BJP is increasing its anti-Muslim rhetoric as the country's elections heat up.
Battles rage in Ukraine's northeast region amid Russia's cross-border assault
NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, ex-director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, about whether the Russian troop push is a turning point in the war.
With eyes on Rafah, Israel renews attacks elsewhere to prevent Hamas from regrouping
A third of the city of Rafah is under evacuation orders, as Israel presses its offensive into southern Gaza. Israel is also expanding attacks in central and northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Tax policy think tank founder was curious if disclaimers' fine print was being read
Dan Neidle inserted a sentence into the privacy policy on the U.K. think tank's website in February: We will send a bottle of good wine to the first person to read this. He got a response this month.
Big news for gardeners: USDA updates planting zone map
by Jeff Brady
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an updated plant hardiness zone map. Will the new map change what gardeners should plant this spring?
It took decades and other careers before Icelandic musician recorded his songs
by Taylor Haney
Icelandic musician Önnu Jónu Son released an album partly written during a period of loss and addiction, and partly while looking back on his recovery and search for happiness.
Backlash from DEI programs fueled hate speech at city meeting in Oregon
by Emily Cureton Cook
A recent community meeting in the city of Bend, was disrupted by racist and homophobic slurs from critics of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Biden administration is expected to announce new tariffs on some Chinese goods
Why is President Biden planning to hit China with tariffs this week? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Harvard economist Gordon Hanson, who has studied how U.S.-China tariffs affect jobs and voting.