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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
How 'Morning Edition' listeners experienced the solar eclipse
From awe and excitement to trepidation, Americans share their experiences of Monday's solar eclipse.
What women can do — and should do — to protect their health
NPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.
Despite widespread support for clemency, Missouri will execute death row inmate
by Jason Rosenbaum
Missouri's governor has denied clemency for Brian Dorsey, who is scheduled to be executed Tuesday night. The decision comes as dozens, including prison workers, call for his life to be saved.
A restaurant breathes new life into a hard-pressed Kansas farm town
by Frank Morris
On the high plains of Kansas, a beloved restaurant uses local products to help keep a shrinking farm town alive.
Morning news brief
Ex-President Trump says abortion ban should be left to states. Vatican issues document that lays out what it calls "threats to human dignity." Missouri governor denies clemency for man on death row.
Will Trump's abortion announcement help or hurt him in the election?
Former President Trump declined to back nationwide abortion ban, and said it should be left to the states. The GOP struggles to define itself on the issue of abortion.
Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are 'grave threats' to human dignity
by Jason DeRose
The Vatican has issued a doctrine on human dignity, and what it calls grave violations — including gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy
A look at the ancient practice that turned friends into family
In the latest story in the NPR's series The Science of Siblings, we hear about a practice that dates back to ancient times that allows people to turn a friend into a sibling.
UConn men's basketball team beats Purdue — winning back-to-back championships
NPR's A Martinez talks to Kevin Blackistone, ESPN panelist and Washington Post columnist, about the University of Connecticut men's NCAA basketball team beating Purdue, 75-60, Monday night.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on a five-day visit to China
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mary Lovely, senior fellow with the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to China.
Why jazz singer José James is obsessed with the sound of the music from 1978
Jazz singer José James talks about his new R&B crossover album 1978, which was inspired by the 1970s output of artists like Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Rick James.
S.C. Gamecocks end undefeated season as NCAA women's basketball champions
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Iowa Hawkeyes, led by superstar Caitlin Clark, 87-75. NPR's A Martinez talks to Jesse Washington of ESPN's Andscape, a sports and pop culture website.