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Chants of 'intifada' ring out from pro-Palestinian protests. But what's it mean?

5:25pm June 04, 2024

by Adrian Florido

Chants calling for “intifada” have been a prominent feature of pro-Palestinian student protests. It’s a charged word whose use is perceived differently by people with opposing views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Saving Houston’s LGBTQ history through thousands of hours of radio archives

5:25pm June 04, 2024

by Neda Ulaby

Archivists at the University of Houston have saved decades-worth of episodes of local LGBT radio shows that started in the 1970s. Together they tell the story of a complex, diverse community.

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Beagles From Mass Breeding Factory Up For Adoption At Animal Rescue Center In Virginia

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A beleaguered breeder faces a record $35 million fine for mistreating its beagles

5:00pm June 04, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

The companies behind the now-closed Virginia facility pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Animal rights groups applaud the development and say there's more to do.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty to charges related to gambling and theft

4:57pm June 04, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Ippei Mizuhara, who worked alongside Ohtani for years, pleaded guilty to two counts related to the theft of nearly $17 million from the baseball star. He could face up to 33 years in prison.

Health & Safety

In Florida, teens caught with guns get a second chance to turn their lives around

3:23pm June 04, 2024

An innovative program in Tampa aims to stop community violence by focusing on teens arrested for carrying guns. It offers support and mentors so they can get a new start outside of the jail system.

After saying Charlotte, a lone stingray, was pregnant, aquarium now says she's sick

2:47pm June 04, 2024

by Bill Chappell

Charlotte the ray was touted as a case of asexual reproduction. Her aquarium now says she's actually sick with a rare disease — not pregnant. "This is a very weird story," an expert tells NPR.

Sports

Larry Allen, a Super Bowl champion and famed Dallas Cowboy, has died at age 52

11:54am June 04, 2024

by Ayana Archie

The announcement of the death of the Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer and 11-time Pro Bowl player triggered emotional reactions from Allen's former teammates.

Health & Safety

The push for embryo rights in state legislatures worries IVF patients and doctors

11:54am June 04, 2024

by Natalie Krebs

13 states introduced bills this year that could give rights to embryos and fetuses associated with people. None passed yet but IVF patients and doctors fear such laws could limit fertility treatment.

World News

A family fled Rafah as the war closed in. Now they're living in a bombed-out school

11:17am June 04, 2024

A classroom in a bombed-out school has become a shelter for an extended family of 20 Palestinians. They fled Rafah after Israel's latest offensive in the southern Gaza city.

National

Costco hot dogs have cost $1.50 since the 1980s. Here's why prices aren't changing

8:06am June 04, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.