State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
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Trial starts for man accused of starting what became the Palisades Fire
Attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire. The January 2025 fire was among the most destructive in California history.
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't enough
The Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its capacity for PCR testing. But it may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding outbreak, and there are no approved rapid tests yet.
Boston is credited with having the U.S.'s first football club. But which football?
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Former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter previews the 2026 World Cup
On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gregg Berhalter, who coached the US team at the last men's World Cup in Qatar.
Union organizing, midterms take center stage at AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis
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Israel orders evacuation of Tyre's last safe neighborhood as strikes intensify
In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes are emptying parts of an ancient city, but for residents too old or too sick to flee, staying behind is the only option.
Bill Gates tells House probe that he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates was on Capitol Hill to answer questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates told lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes.
At Malawi's Dzaleka Refugee Camp, yoga is a tool for healing
At the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, yoga has become a popular activity for the people living there. We meet the two people who brought the practice to the camp.
In the Ukraine war, new ground-based drones are playing a key role on the battlefield
Ukraine relies on robotic warfare to punch above its weight on the battlefield, including shifting frontline duties from soldiers to land drones.
