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Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors.
What Russia's claim on the capture of Soledar means for Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies about Russia's claim to have captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Soledar.
Russia relies on 'shadow fleets' for crude oil sales
by Jackie Northam
Facing sanctions for its Ukraine invasion, Russia's looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil, and it is having to rely on so-called "shadow fleets" to do so.
Armored vehicle pledge to Ukraine marks a change in the war with Russia
The U.S., France and Germany have recently announced plans to send armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The Western-designed weapons are an upgrade, but they're not the tanks that Ukraine wants.
Alabama's governor issues a state of emergency for counties hit by tornadoes
by Kyle Gassiott
Deadly storms hit Alabama before the start of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. A tornado caused much damage in city of Selma, which played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
The GOP-controlled House will first take up legislation indicating its priorities
With the House finally seated after a week of drama, the legislative agenda is set to fulfill several GOP campaign promises to oppose abortion, investigate Democrats and target IRS funding.
Open enrollment for ACA insurance has already had a record year for sign-ups
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Nearly 16 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. There are still three more days to sign up. (Story aired on ATC on Jan. 12, 2023.)
Why 2 Seattle area school districts are suing 5 social media companies
by Eilís O'Neill
The school districts allege that the companies' practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children.
A special counsel will probe documents found at Biden's home and private office
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed special counsel Robert Hur, who will take charge of an investigation of classified documents found at President Biden's home and private office.
The public was slow to learn that Biden's lawyers returned old classified documents
by Tamara Keith
President Biden's lawyers were quick to turn over classified documents they found in his home and an office. But they were slow to tell the public what had happened. We look at the political fallout.
A 4th grader in Texas is proving to be a real cabbage patch kid
Sophia Schnaibli spent a year tending to a cabbage seedling as part of a statewide competition. Her seedling grew into a 7.5 pound cabbage, which won her first place in the Texas competition.
The nation's security agencies are studying hundreds of new reports of UFOs
That's according to an unclassified version of a report from the director of national intelligence. The mysterious sightings include objects that appear to perform "highly advanced maneuvers."