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Monday

National

Kentucky doctors consider patient care following the Supreme Court's abortion ruling

Some states have already moved to ban nearly all abortions following the Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. Kentucky doctors are struggling to decide how to care for their patients.

Kentucky doctors consider patient care following the Supreme Court's abortion ruling

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Saturday

National

Kentucky's abortion trigger ban takes effect

Kentucky's abortion ban went into effect immediately when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday morning. Opponents and supporters of the ban are now grappling with new realities.

Kentucky's abortion trigger ban takes effect

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National

People in Louisville share their stories as laws banning abortion go into effect

The Supreme Court ruling yesterday triggered immediate abortion bans in Kentucky, Louisiana and South Dakota. But EMW Women's Surgical Center, a Louisville abortion clinic, is fighting to stay open.

People in Louisville share their stories as laws banning abortion go into effect

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Friday

Politics

The Senate passes a gun control bill and sends it to the House

The Senate passed the first major gun legislation in nearly three decades. It would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18 to 21-year-olds, among other measures.

The Senate passes a gun control bill and sends it to the House

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National

Texas GOP platform embraces far-right and anti-gay rhetoric

Texas Republicans recently adopted homophobic and transphobic language in their party platform, part of a larger trend of moves against LGBTQ rights by conservatives.

Texas GOP platform embraces far-right and anti-gay rhetoric

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Politics

News brief: Senate gun vote, reaction to Supreme Court gun ruling, Jan. 6 hearing

The Senate passes a gun control bill and sends it to the House. The Supreme Court strikes down New York's law restricting concealed carrying of guns. A recap of Thursday's House Jan. 6 hearing.

News brief: Senate gun vote, reaction to Supreme Court gun ruling, Jan. 6 hearing

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MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

MUNA. Foreground: Josette Maskin; center-right: Katie Gavins. Back: Naomi McPherson. Isaac Schneider/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin of the band MUNA about their third album: MUNA.

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

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Thursday

Politics

News brief: 5th Jan. 6 hearing, Afghanistan quake, G7 and NATO preview

The Jan. 6 hearing will outline pressure on the DOJ to help overturn the election. The death toll continues to climb after the earthquake in Afghanistan. President Biden will attend the G7 summit.

News brief: 5th Jan. 6 hearing, Afghanistan quake, G7 and NATO preview

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Wednesday

Politics

President Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Inflation is the top issue for voters as fall's midterm elections near. Biden wants Congress to suspend the gas tax until the end of September in a bid to give consumers some relief.

President Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

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A small, growing group of survivors advises school leaders after mass shootings

Columbine Principal Frank DeAngelis listens to his students, survivors of the shooting, in April 2019 as he attends "Columbine 20 Years Later: A Faith-based Remembrance Service" at Waterstone Community Church in Littleton, Colo. A dozen students and one teacher were massacred by two heavily armed students. Joe Amon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Uvalde elementary school shooting

A small, growing group of survivors advises school leaders after mass shootings

Frank DeAngelis was principal at Columbine High School in Colorado when 12 students and a teacher were killed there. He helps lead a group that offers aid and a sounding board after each fresh attack.

A small, growing group of survivors advises school leaders after mass shootings

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Politics

News brief: gun legislation, Powell on Capitol Hill, 4th House Jan. 6 hearing

Senators reach a bipartisan deal on a gun safety bill. Fed chairman will testify before two congressional panels this week. Jan. 6 hearing shows how Trump pressured state officials on election tally.

News brief: gun legislation, Powell on Capitol Hill, 4th House Jan. 6 hearing

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Tuesday

Middle East

Israel's prime minister announces he's stepping down, sparking new elections

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his parliamentary majority, setting the stage for Israel's fifth election in just over three years. Elections are likely to take place in October.

Israel's prime minister announces he's stepping down, sparking new elections

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Climate

How climate change may affect your long-term finances

A majority of people in the U.S. have experienced extreme weather in the last five years, according to a new survey conducted by NPR, Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

How climate change may affect your long-term finances

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Politics

News brief: 4th Jan. 6 hearing, eastern Ukraine, cryptocurrency vulnerability

The House Jan. 6 panel holds another hearing. Russia is close to capturing Severodonetsk, a key city in the eastern part of Ukraine. Analysis shows cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering.

News brief: 4th Jan. 6 hearing, eastern Ukraine, cryptocurrency vulnerability

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Friday

Bartees Strange explores his journey from 'Farm to Table'

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Bartees Strange explores his journey from 'Farm to Table'

In an interview with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel, the fast-rising artist talks about a life path as winding and varied as his music.

Bartees Strange explores his journey from 'Farm to Table'

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