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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?
The adventures of Middle Earth will soon continue in theaters
Andy Serkis, the actor who portrayed Gollum, the tormented creature obsessed with the One Ring to rule them all, in Lord of the Rings, will reprise the role in two films centered around the character.
Veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges may be eligible for benefits
by Quil Lawrence
The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded access to benefits for vets who left the military with other-than-honorable discharges — in particular those kicked out for homosexuality.
May is expected to be an important month to turn things around in Haiti
The transitional council could begin cementing a new transitional government, and a multi-national force led by Kenya is expected to deploy into the country in the next couple of weeks.
Biden says he would stop weapons shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah
Could president Biden do more? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Blank a political scientist at the RAND Corporation and a former foreign policy adviser for Biden when he was in the Senate.
The contract that started Lionel Messi's pro soccer career is up for sale
In 2000, a representative of FC Barcelona was talking with the future star's father. To show the team's commitment, he wrote the contract on a napkin, which could sell for over $600,000.
Should commercial space companies contribute to the FAA the way airlines do?
There's a fund that commercial airlines pay into for things such as safety inspections, but commercial space companies don't pay into that fund. (Story aired on All Things Considered on May 9, 2024.)
A lifelong conservative explains why he's voting for President Biden this fall
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he is breaking ranks with many in his party to support Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election.
U.S. says military pier will increase aid to Gaza. Humanitarian groups have doubts
A pier for the delivery of food and other supplies to Gaza is complete and is expected to be installed off the coast of Gaza in the coming days. Aid groups say there are a lot of unanswered questions.
Netflix tries more live programming with standup specials and Tom Brady roast
While other streamers try live sports, Netflix experiments with a live talk show and comedy specials. What's behind the pivot, and is it working?
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks
Panera Bread is getting rid of Charged Lemonade from its menu. The highly caffeinated beverage is at the center of at least two wrongful death lawsuits.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame announces 5 new inductees
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima join the World Video Game Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York.