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Club soccer puts the sport out of reach for many kids
NewsPlaying competitive youth soccer can cost families a small fortune, excluding kids who might excel at the sport. There are efforts around the country to get more kids in the game.
The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses
NewsThe Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses. The focus will be on improving response to a public health crisis that kills more than 100,000 Americans annually.
Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, marks his 190th with fanfare and salad cake
NewsWhile Jonathan's exact birthday is unknown, it's estimated he was born in 1832 — before the first photograph of a person and the first postage stamp. He's getting lots of well-wishes on St. Helena.
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason celebrates his eclectic inspirations
NewsCellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about growing up in a house filled with music, playing at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding and performing some of his favorite pieces.
A UN biodiversity convention aims to slow humanity's 'war with nature'
NewsDelegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Canada to try to fix humanity's relationship with nature. The convention comes during an emerging extinction crisis.
Supreme Court to hear controversial election-law case
NewsThe "independent state legislature theory" could give state legislatures independent power to put in place all manner of election rules, without any available review by state courts.
Second gentleman Emhoff says antisemitism has become an epidemic
NewsThe second gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, gathered a group of Jewish leaders at the White House to discuss the surge in anti-Jewish comments involving prominent people.
Argentina's vice president is found guilty of corruption
NewsA panel sentenced Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding political office. She will not be jailed while appealing the verdict, which could take years.
Former President Donald Trump's company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud
NewsTrump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.
Three superstar divas power opera 'The Hours' - coming to movie theaters everywhere.
NewsKelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato star in a new opera based on Michael Cunningham's book.
Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists
NewsUSCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.
In an ongoing race, Ukraine tries to repair faster than Russia bombs
NewsUkraine's electrical grid has been under assault from Russian airstrikes for two months. Repair workers are racing to fix damaged power stations, even as the country braces for more attacks.
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Violence and lockdowns are rampant inside LA’s juvenile halls
Los AngelesDire staffing shortages have led to frequent lockdowns and violence inside LA’s juvenile halls. Officers, advocates, and inmates are desperate for relief.
No deal, No grades. Strike at UC rocks finals week
EducationStudents across the University of California system took final exams after weeks without instruction and feedback. How has the strike impacted them?
UC strike drags into finals week, causing confusion, academic disruption
EducationStudents across the University of California system took final exams after weeks without instruction and feedback. How has the strike impacted them?
