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Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote ‘We Are Free, You and Me’ with daughter in mind
by Michel Martin
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children’s book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.
More details are being reported on why the FBI searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post about a Trump employee reportedly told federal agents about moving boxes at Mar-a-Lago at direction of ex-President Trump.
The Supreme Court hears pork industry's case against an animal welfare law
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case in which the pork industry is challenging the constitutionality of a California animal welfare law.(Story aired on ATC on Oct. 11, 2022.)
Photography book reimagines Black actors in some of cinema's most memorable moments
by Marc Rivers
A new photography book by Carrell Augustus — Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments — puts black actors and actresses at the center of some of Hollywood's most iconic movie images.
Urgent action is required if losses to nature are to be reversed, WWF report shows
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Rebecca Shaw, chief scientist at the World Wildlife Fund, about the organization's new Living Planet Report that shows a huge drop in global wildlife population.
Winning a MacArthur genius grant is an honor, but it's also heavy, jazz cellist says
by Elizabeth Blair
Jazz cellist Tomeka Reid is one of this year's MacArthur Fellows. She and 24 other so-called "geniuses" will each receive $800,000 for their "exceptional creativity."
The number of Venezuelan migrants attempting to get into the U.S. is soaring
The Biden administration says it will immediately begin returning Venezuelan migrants who cross the border illegally to Mexico, while also creating a narrow legal pathway for some who can qualify.
As mortgage rates rise, some people are giving up on owning a home
by Chris Arnold
Mortgage rates are up near 7%. That's adding nearly $1,000 a month to the mortgage payment for a typical house, sending home ownership beyond reach for more and more Americans.
Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 missiles over the last 2 days
There were more air raid sirens Wednesday in parts of Ukraine. Russia on Tuesday launched fresh missile attacks — following up on Monday's strikes.Ukraine pleaded for more modern air defense systems.
News brief: Crimea bridge blast, possible rail strike, Parkland shooter trial
Russia detains suspects in bridge bombing that prompted it to fire missiles on Ukraine. A railroad strike is still possible in the U.S. Florida jury will decide the fate of Parkland school shooter.
NASA officials say its asteroid defense test was a success
by Geoff Brumfiel
NASA says its mission to knock an asteroid off course — a test of planetary defense — succeeded beyond its expectations.
Russia's latest wave of missile strikes across Ukraine reflect its strategy
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies about the new wave of Russian missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.
One union's rejection of a tentative rail deal puts the agreement in jeopardy
A key rail union has voted against a deal brokered by the Biden administration, but talks continue to try to avert a strike next month. We look at what's at stake.