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Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating
The Biden administration has put a hold on an arms shipment to Israel. A senior administration official speaking on the condition of anonymity told …
2 years, 2 months ago
Brittney Griner shares her experience behind bars in Russia
Brittney Griner didn't know the flight she was taking to Moscow in February 2022 would upend her life. But even before she left for the airport, Grin…
2 years, 2 months ago
Behind the narrative of 'outside agitators' co-opting protests
The term "outside agitator" has staying power.
It's been used against protestors throughout history, from the Civil Rights Movement, to the anti-Vietn…
2 years, 2 months ago
NASA chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first
On Friday, China launched it's Chang'e-6 mission carrying a probe to the far side of the moon to gather samples and bring them back to Earth. If succ…
2 years, 2 months ago
Wild Card: Jenny Slate
Welcome to Wild Card with Rachel Martin. In this first episode, Rachel talks to Jenny Slate, known for her roles in Obvious Child, Marcel the Shell w…
2 years, 2 months ago
Larry Demeritte will be the first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in decades
Larry Demeritte is the first Black trainer participating in the Kentucky Derby in 35 years. And while the betting-books have his colt West Saratoga r…
2 years, 2 months ago
Want to understand America's labor movement? Head south
If you go by headlines, the last 12 months have delivered major wins to organized labor.
But despite well publicized victories the rate of U.S. union…
2 years, 2 months ago
For weeks students have protested the war in Gaza — now things are escalating
From New York — to Illinois — to Los Angeles — encampments in support of Palestinians dot campuses across the country.
And over the last couple of day…
2 years, 2 months ago
Judi Dench reflects on a career built around Shakespeare
Dame Judi Dench has played everyone from the writer Iris Murdoch to M in the James Bond films. But among the roles the actress is most closely associ…
2 years, 2 months ago
How today's college protests echo history
Protests against Israel's war in Gaza on college campuses have expanded across the country. They're the biggest student protests, since college stud…
2 years, 2 months ago