The very first Labor Day in the country was celebrated in 1882, and it became an official federal holiday in 1894. The day is typically celebrated with picnics and parades, but there's more to it than that. Here's some trivia about the holiday you didn't know you needed.
The U.S. Supreme Court last week refused to block a Texas law that amounts to a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.The vote was 5-4, with three Trump-appointed justices joining two other conservative justices. Here's what the Texas ban does — and what it means for other states.
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A longtime touring member of The Rolling Stones, Tim Ries says his favorite nights were the ones without a show — when he and the late Charlie Watts would sneak into town to play the music they loved most.
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Tens of thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul over the past few weeks are awaiting travel to the United States at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Here's what life is like inside.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked by four al-Qaida terrorists. The passengers and crew fought back and because of that, the plane crashed outside Shanksville, Pa., instead of its likely target: the U.S. Capitol. One man went back to visit his family's land. (The NPR Politics Podcast)
Receiving feedback doesn't have to be scary. Here's how you can get the most out of it. (Life Kit)
The climate crisis hit the U.S. hard last week. Hurricane Ida brought deadly flooding from Louisiana to New York, while the western U.S. is getting hotter and drier. Several states are experiencing their driest years since record-keeping began in the late 1800s. Here are a couple of stories about how to improve the water shortage in the West. (The Indicator From Planet Money)
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