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Trans people struggle to find housing after prison. This group is trying to help
Beyond These Walls, a trans-led group out of the Pacific Northwest, provides reentry services for LGBTQ individuals leaving prison.
NPR NewsNPR NewsBills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives
An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86%, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.
NPR NewsPablo Eisenberg, a fierce critic of nonprofits and philanthropy, died at age 90
Pablo Eisenberg, a loud and influential voice in the nonprofit sector who spoke widely and bluntly about his belief that philanthropy often benefits the wealthy more than the needy, died at age 90.
NPR NewsHouston is under a boil water notice after the power went out at a purification plant
A power outage at a Houston water plant caused low water pressure across the city. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he believes the water is safe, but is waiting on confirmation from the state.
NPR NewsNFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is escorted off a plane in Miami
Police removed NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt.
NPR NewsIt's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year
Online searches for the word "gaslighting" on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.
NPR NewsMexico's President López Obrador leads a massive pro-government march
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in Mexico's capital Sunday to support President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his proposals to reform the country's electoral authority.
NPR NewsPlane crash into Maryland transmission tower leaves passengers stranded in the air
The crash left parts of Montgomery County without power on Sunday evening. Hours later, the passengers remained stuck 100 feet in the sky, as officials prepared to rescue them.
NPR NewsThe al-Shabab extremist group attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital
There has been no immediate word of any casualties. Al-Shabab said its fighters attacked the hotel Villa Rose, which has a restaurant popular with government and security officials.
NPR NewsBird flu outbreak drives Nebraska to cull 1.8 million more chickens
Over 50 million birds have already been killed nationwide as a result of this year's massive outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of stopping.
NPR NewsMore than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.
More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.
NPR NewsPop sensation Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship
President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.
NPR NewsA shooting near a popular Atlanta shopping district has left 1 dead and 5 injured
Police believe the victims range in age between 15 and 21 years old. The shooting took place steps from the city's Atlantic Station shopping district, which has struggled with crime.
NPR NewsZoom and a butter mint recipe bring a mother and daughter together
A long-distance video lesson from Mom also offered a chance to write the recipe down. Cold weather and a marble slab work best to cool this homemade confection, which has helped the family bond.
NPR NewsHow a 'Martian droppings' cookie got its out-of-this-world name
Friends, family and co-workers clamor for the quirky, pistachio-flavored pudding cookie treats that come out looking green.
NPR NewsAll jokes aside, this fruitcake is legendary. It was even served at a wedding
Parents, kids, aunts and a cousin gather on Black Friday to make a big batch to mail around the country. It's shared far and wide at Christmastime and was featured on a bike ride across Iowa.
NPR NewsHer father's fudge recipe brings back childhood memories of the Midwest
A young Jan Kincaid Clifford wasn't even tall enough to reach the stove. That didn't stop her from stirring the pot. And stirring. And stirring. Her dad's recipe requires patience, but it pays off.
NPR NewsCivilians escape Kherson after Russian strikes on freed city
Civilians have streamed out of the southern Ukrainian city whose recapture they had celebrated just weeks earlier, after days of intensive shelling by Russian forces.
NPR NewsUSA change Iran flag to remove Islamic republic emblem before World Cup clash
The U.S. soccer federation is displaying Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying it supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations' soccer match.
NPR NewsDiamond diggers in South Africa's deserted mines break the law — and risk their lives
Photos show the desperate search for scraps left by big diamond operators. But amid rampant poverty and unemployment, zama-zamas see no other way to provide for their families.
NPR NewsFrontier Airlines drops its customer service line
The budget airline says customers will no longer be able to call a live agent by phone. Frontier is encouraging customers to instead reach out by text, social media and WhatsApp.
NPR NewsLionel Messi's goal revives Argentina's World Cup hopes
Messi drove a low shot from 25 yards into the bottom corner in the 64th minute. He ran toward Argentina's fans with his arms outstretched before getting mobbed by his jubilant teammates.
NPR NewsImran Khan says his party will quit all assemblies in Pakistan
The former prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament in April. He is now in the opposition and has been demanding early elections.
NPR NewsBiden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume
The U.S. Treasury Department is allowing Chevron to resume "limited" energy production in Venezuela after years of sanctions have curbed oil and gas profits flowing to President Maduro's government.
NPR NewsA cruise ship passenger was rescued by the Coast Guard after hours in Gulf waters
A 28-year-old man fell overboard from the Carnival Valor cruise ship hours before he was reported missing off of the southeast Louisiana coast. The passenger is in stable condition.
NPR NewsBlack Friday sales rake in a record $9.12 billion from online shoppers
More than 166 million Americans are expected to shop over the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.
NPR NewsIran leader praises force tasked with quashing dissent
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said paramilitary volunteers "sacrificed themselves" to protect people from "rioters," as eye doctors warn that demonstrators have been blinded in the anti-government protests.
NPR NewsA landslide on an Italian island leaves up to 12 missing and 100 stranded
Heavy rainfall triggered landslides early Saturday on the southern Italian island of Ischia. It cut a muddy swath through a port town, collapsing buildings and sweeping cars into the sea.
NPR News'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63
She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
NPR NewsXinjiang loosens some restrictions after anti-lockdown protests
Residents held extraordinary late-night demonstrations against Urumqi's draconian "zero-COVID" lockdown after an apartment fire killed 10.