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How states giving rights to fetuses could set up a national case on abortion

Fetal personhood made headlines recently when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are "extrauterine children." The ruling raised questions across the country about fetal personhood.

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Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not seek reelection

The Arizona seat will likely be key in determining control of the Senate.

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The U.S. sharply limits how much credit cards can charge you in late fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new rule Tuesday capping late fees on credit cards, a move designed to save customers an estimated $10 billion a year. Critics promised a lawsuit.

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Bitcoin hits a record high. Here are 4 things to know about this spectacular rally

Bitcoin hit a record high, marking a remarkable comeback from a period known as the "crypto winter." A big catalyst behind the gains has been the approval of new bitcoin investment funds.

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Dartmouth men's basketball team votes to unionize, shaking up college sports

The Dartmouth men's basketball team voted 13-2 to join SEIU Local 560, making it the first unionized college sports team in the country. Dartmouth believes the election should not have gone forward.

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In a first, U.S. students will take the SAT entirely online (no pencils required)

Students taking the exam use their own devices, or school devices – they no longer need a paper and pencil. More than a million students are expected to take the test.

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After years in conflict zones, a war reporter reckons with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Rod Nordland was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most lethal form of brain cancer, in 2019. He writes about facing mortality from war and cancer in his new memoir, Waiting for the Monsoon.

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Tesla evacuates its Germany plant. Musk blames 'eco-terrorists' for suspected arson

Production at Tesla's plant near Berlin ground to a halt and workers were evacuated after a power failure caused by suspected arson, drawing condemnation from Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

David Franklin Slater, a retired U.S. Army officer, was accused of leaking top classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website.

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Kennedy Ryan's new novel, plus 4 other new romances by Black authors

Black romance authors have been some of the leading advocates for change in the books industry. This Could Be Us, the latest by bestselling author Kennedy Ryan, hits shelves today.

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Riken Yamamoto, who designs dignity and elegance into daily life, wins Pritzker Prize

Yamamoto's postwar childhood in Japan shaped his interest in the interplay of architecture and community. The jury of the prestigious architecture award cited the intergenerational power of his work.

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More U.S. aid air dropped into Gaza

Aid groups say air drops alone are far from sufficient given the scale of the crisis.

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It's Super Tuesday, the largest primary election day of the 2024 cycle

It's the biggest primary day of this election season. Follow NPR for live updates as voters make their voices heard, ballots are tallied and race calls are made.

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Polls open on Super Tuesday; U.N. report finds attacks on Israel likely included rapes

Sixteen states and American Samoa hold primary elections today. A U.N. report finds grounds to believe Hamas raped women during the Oct. 7 attack.

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A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here's why that's a big deal

A satellite with a climate solutions mission blasted off on a SpaceX rocket Monday. It's on a mission to detect planet-heating methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.

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Racial disparities in voter turnout have grown since Supreme Court ruling, study says

A new study finds that the gap between white and nonwhite voters is growing fastest in places that were stripped of federal civil rights-era voting protections by a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

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3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire, and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

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Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

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China's leaders announce a push to jumpstart economy, but say it won't be easy

The country's premier announces a round of fiscal stimulus to boost employment, but warns its legions of bureaucrats to gird themselves for a period of fiscal austerity.

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JetBlue and Spirit abandon their decision to merge after it was blocked by a judge

JetBlue and Spirit said it'd be best if they remain separate companies as they don't believe they'll be able to merge by the time the agreement is up in July.

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On Super Tuesday, abortion is driving Democrats to the polls in North Carolina

The Biden campaign says it sees a chance to win North Carolina in November. In the primary campaign, Democratic voters say new restrictions on abortion are motivating them to get to the polls.

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I flew to Japan with my baby. Here's what I learned about traveling with young kids

It can be a challenge to go on a big trip with a baby or toddler. But with the right preparation, gear and mindset, it can also be fun — for everyone.

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I flew to Japan with my baby. Here's what I learned about traveling with young kids

Looking to travel this spring with your little one? These tips and tricks can make the journey not just manageable, but enjoyable. Travel experts explain how to navigate packing, air travel and tourism with a kid under age 2.

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Here are key results in Texas' 2024 primaries

On March 5 Texas holds primaries for president, and for many federal and state offices. Follow the live results.

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Here are Virginia's 2024 presidential primary results

President Biden, former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are vying for their party's delegates. Follow the live results.

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Here are Minnesota's 2024 presidential primary results

President Biden, former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are vying for their party's delegates. Follow the live results.

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Here are Massachusetts' 2024 primary results

President Biden, former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are vying for their party's delegates. Follow the live results.

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Here are key results in North Carolina's 2024 primaries

North Carolina holds primaries for president and state and federal office-holders on March 5. Follow the live results.

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Here are Maine's 2024 presidential primary results

President Biden, former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are vying for their party's delegates.

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Here are Vermont's 2024 presidential primary results

President Biden, former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are vying for their party's delegates. Follow the live results.

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