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The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.

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As Ramadan begins, uncertainty and anxiety surround the Al-Aqsa mosque

Questions remain about access to the main Islamic congregational mosque in the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City as Palestinians see the site as essential to their identity.

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The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head Start

And not just toddlers — infants and preschoolers too. A new effort aims to help the 4 million college students raising kids by putting Head Start programs on community college campuses.

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It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

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That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.

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The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out

On Oct. 7, Gaza militants killed Carmit Palty Katzir's father and took her mother and brother hostage. Her mother was released, but Katzir fears time is running out to get her brother back alive.

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Cake in the time of war, in Gaza

Batool Cakes, a professional bakery in Rafah, has reopened to meet the demand of displaced Palestinians seeking cakes to celebrate life even amid war.

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Resilient and strong: Voices of women from Kenya's largest 'slum'

International Women's Day, on March 8, celebrates the achievements of women. We share stories from women in the the Kibera community, which locals call a "slum," about their setbacks and successes.

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Five ways Israelis have changed, after 5 months of war

The state of Israeli society, five months after the Oct. 7 attack, is crucial to understanding where the Israel-Hamas conflict might lead. Here are five ways Israel has been transformed.

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Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, studies find

In Thursday night's State of The Union, the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley took center stage. The suspect is a migrant. Republicans say immigration leads to crime, but there's no evidence of that.

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The State of 'Shrinkflation': Why Biden called out skimpy bags of potato chips

The term is relatively new, but companies have long hidden price hikes in plain sight by changing package sizing. Now the debate is getting political.

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Takeaways from Biden's SOTU; Trump poised to take control of RNC

President Biden made the case for his reelection during the State of the Union address. The Republican National Committee chooses new leadership today.

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An Israeli responder's work on Oct. 7 shows the challenges of investigating atrocities

Israel says Palestinian attackers committed sexual violence on Oct. 7. Some accounts of rape were substantiated by a U.N. report, but the allegations continue to face intense scrutiny.

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For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.

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We watched the State of the Union with one undecided voter. She wasn't that impressed

Karen Seagraves is the kind of independent voter President Biden's campaign hopes to win over this election year. Here's how she saw last night's State of the Union address.

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Mexico City's long-running water problems are getting even worse

Reservoirs that furnish a large part of the Mexican capital have fallen to historic lows, as low rainfall, climate change and mismanagement exacerbate the problem.

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A march on Jerusalem, with freed hostages and families demanding a deal

Families of the dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza and their supporters embarked on a four-day march to Jerusalem to push officials to secure a deal for their loved ones' release.

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Biden to make his case at SOTU; Alabama IVF law will protect patients and providers

Biden State of the Union address could be his chance to win over skeptical voters. Alabama's governor signs an IVF law protecting patients and providers.

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What to expect in Biden's State of the Union speech, according to his chief of staff

White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients told NPR that Biden's speech will cover his administration's accomplishments and agenda. It's the president's last such address before the election.

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Vulnerable Democrats want Biden's State of the Union to focus on border and economy

Democrats running in swing seats say the president's performance in his State of the Union speech is important. They want him to remind people about the economic progress and discuss the border.

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Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.

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Home was the West Bank; today it's the U.S. These expats hope to bring change to both

Palestinian-Americans are spending big to help spur economic development in the village of Silwad in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. But they are also working to effect change back in the U.S.

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Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme.' Here's why some finished films are mothballed

Warner Bros.' decision to cancel Coyote vs. Acme disappointed some cast, crew and fans — and had many wondering why a studio would shelve a project it had spent millions of dollars to make.

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Most Americans support abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies

The majority of American voters, including Republicans, support protecting access to abortion for women who are experiencing pregnancy-related emergencies, such as miscarriages, a KFF poll finds.

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PragerU is a conservative video giant. Here's why it's trying to get into schools

Despite the suggestive sound of its name, PragerU is a content creator, not a university. Its short, well-produced videos appeal to college students and young people. And it has big plans to grow.

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