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Precision agriculture technology helps farmers - but they need help
Some farmers hope this year's federal Farm Bill brings more attention to the benefits of - and barriers to - precision agriculture technology.
NPR NewsNPR NewsShe went around the world in 235 days to win sailing's most grueling competition
South Africa's Kirsten Neuschafer beat out 15 rivals to win the Golden Globe Race, crossing the finish line in France on Thursday after nearly eight months solo at sea.
NPR NewsWhat went wrong at Silicon Valley Bank? The Fed is set to release a postmortem report
The Federal Reserve and the FDIC are set to report Friday on their oversight of two failed banks. The banks' collapse six weeks ago rocked credit markets and raised the risk of recession.
NPR NewsDonald Trump's lawyer cross-examines E. Jean Carroll over her rape accusation
Lawyer Joseph Tacopina irritated Carroll by using the word "supposedly" to cast doubt on her rape claim, drawing an immediate and stern rebuke from the writer. "Not supposedly. I was raped," she said.
NPR NewsDisability groups claim California's assisted suicide law discriminates against them
A California law allows a terminally ill person to end their life, but some people with disabilities say they're at risk of being coerced into seeking the medications needed for assisted suicide.
NPR NewsA fisherman went missing in 1998. Now his remains at Lake Mead have been identified
Las Vegas resident Claude Russell Pensinger disappeared while fishing in the reservoir. His skeletal remains were one of several sets discovered last year as water levels dropped in a drought.
NPR NewsIs a 1960 treaty between Pakistan and India killing the mighty Ravi River?
A water treaty has survived three wars between India and Pakistan. Now the agreement is in trouble, but some say a new is treaty needed for both political and environmental reasons.
NPR NewsHe played more than 1,100 minor league games, and finally made an emotional MLB debut
The picture of a baseball journeyman, Drew Maggi had seen 4,500 plate appearances in places like Charleston, Tulsa, Little Rock and Altoona, Pa., before finally getting his big-league shot Wednesday.
NPR NewsWelcome to the mammalverse: Scientists sequence DNA from 240 species around the world
Researchers have examined the genomes of 240 mammal species. The project reveals when mammals evolved, how some developed the ability to hibernate, and clues that may help explain humans' brains.
NPR NewsThis 'full spectrum' doula helps with birth, miscarriage and abortion
Since 2010, Vicki Bloom has worked with the Doula Project, a New York City-based collective that partners with clinics to support pregnant people — whether the result is childbirth or termination.
NPR NewsCarolyn Bryant Donham, who accused Emmett Till before he was lynched, dies at age 88
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana, a coroner's report shows.
NPR News'Pelé' now officially means 'exceptional,' a Brazilian dictionary declares
"Pelé" — the nickname of one of soccer's greatest players — has long been used as a synonym for greatness. Now, a Brazilian dictionary is making that meaning official with a new entry.
NPR NewsThe U.S. unveils plan to discourage border crossings when pandemic restrictions lift
The Biden administration's efforts will include new immigration processing centers in Latin America and other measures to discourage illegal border crossings.
NPR News'We Are A Haunting' is a stunningly original, beautiful novel of devotion
Tyriek White's debut novel is a triumph; it's gorgeous book about loss and survival that gives and gives as it asks us what it means to be part of a family, of a community.
NPR NewsJerry Springer, talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor, dies at 79
Springer was best known for The Jerry Springer Show which featured guests – real people from around the country – revealing shocking, often sordid details of their lives.
NPR NewsThe suspected leaker of Pentagon documents is due back in federal court
Federal prosecutors are urging that the defendant, Jack Teixeira, remain in jail pending trial. Teixeira is accused of illegally sharing classified information on a gaming site.
NPR NewsSan Francisco is repealing its boycott of anti-LGBT states
San Francisco repealed a boycott that prohibits staff from visiting and city departments from contracting with companies headquartered in states including Texas, Florida and Ohio.
NPR NewsSudan's rival generals share a troubled past: genocide in Darfur
Two generals are currently battling for control of Sudan's capital Khartoum. In the early 2000s, both played key roles in the government's brutal crackdown in Darfur, which was ruled a genocide.
NPR NewsUkrainian journalist's death leads to investigation and criticism
Bogdan Bitik was shot while on the Antonivka bridge in Kherson. He was working with an Italian journalist who was also shot but survived. Ukraine has launched a war crimes investigation.
NPR NewsAn Army fort named after Robert E. Lee will now honor 2 pioneering Black officers
Fort Lee, named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, is being redesignated to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Each helped pave the way for a more inclusive military.
NPR NewsEli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval
There's already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.
NPR NewsA cruise ship passenger is missing after going overboard in the Pacific Ocean
The passenger, a man from Australia, has been missing since Tuesday night. An air crew will resume their search at first light Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
NPR NewsHe 'Proved Mike Wrong.' Now he's claiming his $5 million
A software engineer proves MyPillow CEO wrong and debunks a false election conspiracy. Then what happens?
NPR NewsThe U.S. economy is losing steam. Bank woes and other hurdles are to blame.
Growth in the country's GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation.
NPR News2,000 'near threatened' white rhinos are up for auction
On Wednesday, John Hume, owner of the Platinum Rhino Project, launched an auction to sell off the 2,000-strong herd in an online sale that's starting at $10 million.
NPR NewsThese California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts
For years Black and brown people have complained about racism, corruption and abuse by the Antioch, Calif., police. Now a racist text message scandal implicates almost half of the department.
NPR NewsAs Sudan's conflict continues into its second week, here's what to know
With fighting continuing between rival generals, thousands are fleeing the country and embassies have shut. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres warns the violence may spread to other countries.
NPR NewsChanging how U.S. forms ask about race and ethnicity is complicated. Here's why
How your race and ethnicity are reported for the U.S. census, federal surveys and other forms may change. That could affect data used to redraw voting maps, enforce civil rights and guide research.
NPR NewsWhen a prison sentence becomes a death sentence
As U.S. life expectancy falls, experts say incarceration has serious health impacts. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of people in prison or jail in the developed world.
NPR NewsBud Light sales dip after trans promotion, but such boycotts are often short-lived
Bud Light, under fire from conservatives on social media for a promotion with a trans influencer, has seen its sales slip. But studies of other boycotts showed that negative impacts didn't last long.