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USA NPR Mar 31
Supreme Court opens door to controversial conversion therapy

The Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy "regulates speech based on viewpoint."

USA NPR Mar 31
Domino, the warty frogfish, is the first of its kind to be raised in captivity

Scientists say the little fish may hold broader lessons for raising other marine species in captivity.

USA NPR Mar 23
As D.C.'s cherry blossom trees near peak bloom, here's a guide to their history

The renowned trees along Washington, D.C's Tidal Basin were sent as a gift from Japan in 1912. Some of the original trees are still there.

USA NPR Mar 23
With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.

USA PBS NewsHour Mar 22
Manchester City beats Arsenal 2-0 in English League Cup final win

The first major domestic trophy of the season is Manchester City's. And after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last.

USA NPR Mar 22
ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms

Border czar Tom Homan says ICE agents will help the Transportation Security Administration 'move those lines' while also enforcing immigration law.

USA PBS NewsHour Mar 22
Here's how to protect yourself during allergy season

Where you live, what you're allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies.

USA PBS NewsHour Mar 22
'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond

"Saturday Night Live" has crossed the pond with a mild splash.

USA NPR Mar 22
Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

A scientist from Zambia who loves — LOVES! — chemistry runs a lab in South Africa that is being hailed for "extraordinary" work.

USA NPR Mar 22
The oldest known recording of a whale song reveals how oceans have changed

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have uncovered the oldest known recording of whale song. And it reveals a noisier soundscape of today's oceans.

USA NPR Mar 22
Cortina d'Ampezzo mixes Olympic legacy with Alpine glamour

Cortina d'Ampezzo, the "Pearl of the Dolomites," is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.

USA NPR Mar 21
Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness

In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

USA NPR 54m ago
Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces

For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.

USA PBS NewsHour 13h ago
David Hill and Geoff Bennett discuss the business of sports betting on 'Settle In'

March Madness is in full swing, and it's that time of the year when even those of us not inclined to gamble might just toss a few dollars into the office pool, hoping to pick just the right upset and land a big payout. On our "Settle In" podcast, Geoff Bennett spoke with journalist and author David Hill. He's covered sports betting for Rolling Stone and in his upcoming book.

USA NPR 15h ago
'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war

Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.