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Politics

Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states

February 3, 2023

Republican governors have been transporting migrants out of states near the southern border. Some Democrats who first opposed it are now saying it's a humanitarian service, not a political statement.

Race

Remembering Wendell Scott, first Black man to compete in NASCAR's highest category

February 3, 2023

This week's StoryCorps tells the story of Wendell Scott, who drove during the Jim Crow era and was the first African American to win a race at NASCAR's elite major league level.

Law

Pakistani man who was tortured by the CIA is released from Guantanamo Bay

February 3, 2023

A prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba, who sued the Biden administration for unlawful imprisonment, has been released and is now living in Belize.

Europe

Ukraine needs more support even though Russia has fought poorly, Polish diplomat says

February 3, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.

Education

Did the College Board cave to pressure to revise African American studies curriculum?

February 3, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Teresa Reed, dean of the University of Louisville's School of Music and a member of the committee that developed the College Board's AP African American studies class.

Movies

Novel 'Let It Be Morning' is turned into a movie by Israeli filmmaker Erin Kolirin

February 3, 2023

The film Let It Be Morning tells the story of a Palestinian Israeli citizen who, after Israel imposes an arbitrary blockade, becomes stuck in his home village.

Planet Money

Artists file class-action lawsuit saying AI artwork violates copyright laws

February 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.

Media

'Morning Edition' co-host Rachel Martin is moving to another role at NPR

February 3, 2023

After six years as a Morning Edition host, Rachel Martin is stepping away from her day-to-day presence on the show.

Economy

Economic forecasters think hiring slowed a little bit in January

February 3, 2023

The U.S. job market remains tight, with unemployment at or near a half-century low. The Labor Department reports Friday morning on job gains for the month of January.

Mental Health

Parents worry that their children might struggle with anxiety, Pew report finds

February 3, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder of Turnaround for Children, about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.

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Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states

Remembering Wendell Scott, first Black man to compete in NASCAR's highest category

Pakistani man who was tortured by the CIA is released from Guantanamo Bay

Ukraine needs more support even though Russia has fought poorly, Polish diplomat says

Did the College Board cave to pressure to revise African American studies curriculum?

Novel 'Let It Be Morning' is turned into a movie by Israeli filmmaker Erin Kolirin

Artists file class-action lawsuit saying AI artwork violates copyright laws

'Morning Edition' co-host Rachel Martin is moving to another role at NPR

Economic forecasters think hiring slowed a little bit in January

Parents worry that their children might struggle with anxiety, Pew report finds

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