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We've probably said it a hundred times on Code Switch — biological race is not a real thing. So why is race still used to help diagnose certain conditions, like keloids or cystic fibrosis? On this episode, Dr. Andrea Deyrup breaks it down for us, and unpacks the problems she sees with practicing race-based medicine.
NPR NewsA Navalny spokesperson said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer in Lithuania's capital.
NPR NewsThe Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.
NPR NewsThe storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America" by championing legislation to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts at public schools.
NPR NewsPresident Biden and former President Donald Trump could both earn enough delegates to officially become their parties' presidential nominees after Tuesday's elections.
NPR NewsThe self-proclaimed misogynist — who faces several allegations of sexual assault in multiple jurisdictions — will be extradited to the U.K. after facing trial in Romania.
NPR NewsThe conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.
NPR NewsThe pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.
NPR NewsOfficials say they will correct the misspellings on a recent 19-foot bronze statue of the late Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena. Several other prominent monuments have had similar issues.
NPR NewsMore than 60 people were fired, including senior staff in the political data and communications departments, according to a person familiar with the layoffs.
NPR NewsJohn Barnett made international headlines when he went public with his story, saying he wouldn't trust planes made in North Charleston, S.C., to be safe and airworthy.
NPR NewsThe 1.3 million member union is in every battleground state. Former President Donald Trump has also met with the organization and made his pitch. But don't expect an endorsement any time soon.
NPR NewsThe woman and her husband were camping in a remote area. They posted a video describing the attack on social media, triggering a national discussion about sexual assault and justice.
NPR NewsThe 258-page transcript paints a more nuanced portrait of the president than was described in Robert Hur's report. The most confusing part concerned the timeline surrounding the death of his son Beau.
NPR NewsWe're often taught to repress our feelings and behave nicely. But anger has a biological purpose, and psychologists say it's healthier to embrace it. Here are four steps for working with anger.
NPR NewsAmid gang violence and international pressure, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he will resign once a transitional council is named. Primary voting ends in the battleground state of Georgia.
NPR NewsTexas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up.
NPR NewsThe four crewmembers spent a half-year on the International Space Station conducting dozens of experiments and science research. NASA's Crew-8 mission relieved them on the orbital outpost last week.
NPR NewsWomen working full-time, year-round jobs earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, and part-timers make even less. Women have to work well into March before they earn what men made the year before.
NPR NewsDistricts store all kinds of sensitive student data, which means the consequences of a school cyberattack can follow pupils well into adulthood. And it's not just their credit that's at risk.
NPR NewsSpecial counsel Robert Hur is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents.
NPR NewsUnited Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile, federal investigators are probing Boeing for the door plug blowout. But flying is still low-risk.
NPR NewsGeorgia is an important state for both former President Donald Trump and President Biden in 2024. It's also a state with the clearest examples of the obstacles each faces in his path to victory.
NPR NewsThousands remain displaced after last year's deadly wildfire on west Maui. Among those who lost almost everything was a chief and his family. But they're determined to keep their restaurant running.
NPR NewsThe prospect of a cease-fire in Gaza offers hope, but as talks drag on, Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages say the wait for a breakthrough is bringing frustration and pain.
NPR NewsMars is seen as the next frontier in space exploration. But given the hostile environment on the red planet, is there a good reason why?
NPR NewsFlint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.
NPR NewsAn aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail Tuesday from Cyprus to Gaza, the international charity behind the effort said.
NPR NewsThe de-facto prime minister of Haiti agreed to resign once a transitional presidential council is installed and interim prime minister named. CARICOM, the bloc of Caribbean nations, brokered the deal.
NPR NewsVoting concludes Tuesday in Georgia's presidential primaries. President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the front-runners, are on their party's primary ballots. Follow the live results.