Ben Bernanke's Lessons From 'The Great Inflation'
In a new book, Ben Bernanke explains how and why the U.S. Federal Reserve has evolved to play such an important role in the economy.
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News brief: Georgia primaries, Biden in Japan, Russia-Ukraine war
It's primary day in Georgia. In Tokyo, President Biden meets the leaders of Australia, India and Japan — a group known as the Quad. And, Russia's invasion of Ukraine began three months ago.
Atlanta officers won't face charges from 2020 arrest of 2 college students
On bodycam footage, officers are shown confronting two young Black adults, Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young, after the pair were out past curfew following protests over George Floyd's death.
Journalist who wrote about gun violence was killed in mass shooting in Buffalo
The Challenger is a Black-owned, woman-owned newspaper in Buffalo, N.Y. One of its journalists, Katherine Massey, was killed in the grocery store attack this month that left 10 African Americans dead.
A new clinic offering abortions is set to open in Wyoming, despite a looming ban
Aimed at serving a regional "abortion desert," the clinic plans to open, despite the expected overturn of Roe v. Wade. It's become a focal point for abortion debate in the state.
A burn-proof edition of 'The Handmaid's Tale' goes up for auction
Organizers say proceeds from the auction will be donated to PEN, which advocates for free expression around the world.
A new federal study is trying to solve some of the mysterious about long-COVID
A detailed study of long-COVID patients fails to find any obvious physical explanation for their lingering health problems. The findings underscore the need for doctors to go beyond routine tests.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to win Republican primary for Arkansas governor
Before her campaign even began, Sarah Huckabee Sanders nabbed an endorsement for her race for Arkansas governor from former President Donald Trump. She is the favorite to win the GOP primary Tuesday.
4 people fell off a cliff in Southern California
One person was killed and two suffered critical injuries after four people fell off a cliff in the early morning darkness. Police say it appeared to be an accident.
What conversations are you having about Roe v. Wade? We'd like to hear about them
The Supreme Court is expected to strike down Roe v. Wade later this month, and NPR wants to hear how you are feeling about the likely decision and what conversations you're having with your community.