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A new initiative in Missouri enables incarcerated individuals to earn professional tattoo licenses while simultaneously addressing health risks associated with illicit prison tattoos.
China announced export restrictions on 10 American military-related companies Monday, retaliating against recent U.S. sanctions that barred Chinese tech giants from defense contracts. The move affects firms across multiple states, including drone manufacturers and rare earth mining operations.
The National Park Service is investing $74 million to relocate a dock at Lake Powell that no longer reaches the reservoir's receding water level. The project underscores the ongoing challenges posed by drought conditions affecting the popular recreation area.
National correspondent Don Gonyea covered the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago this week, drawing on decades of experience reporting on presidential library dedications across the country.
A newly released book explores the contradictions within Minneapolis, a city that projects progressive values while maintaining some of the nation's deepest racial inequalities. The work examines how the murder of George Floyd brought these tensions into national focus.
The Palestino Soccer Academy in Woodland Park provides young athletes with an emotional outlet and connection to their heritage. Founded three years ago, the club now serves approximately 60 children from diverse backgrounds in Northern New Jersey.
NPR's Code Switch podcast examines the stark contrast between stalled efforts to study slavery reparations and the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponization fund, which could draw from existing reparations mechanisms. The investigation highlights questions about who receives compensation when harmed by government actions.
The United States men's national team faces a pivotal World Cup group stage match against Australia on Friday afternoon, but the availability of star player Christian Pulisic remains uncertain due to a left calf injury sustained in the tournament opener.
While history books emphasize the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, the reality of how enslaved people learned of their freedom was far more complex. From informal networks to Union troops carrying copies of the order, the path to liberation involved months of rumors, strategic communication, and determined action by those seeking freedom.
A group of law students at Emory University in Atlanta has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to address a significant gap in civil rights protections for federal court employees. The case challenges whether tens of thousands of judicial workers receive adequate due process when facing workplace harassment or discrimination.
The Obama Presidential Center held its dedication ceremony in Chicago on Friday, with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivering remarks centered on hope, democracy, and American ideals. The star-studded event marked the official opening of the long-awaited facility.
Nearly one year after catastrophic flooding struck the Texas Hill Country, a new state report reveals that Camp Mystic had no emergency plan in place when disaster struck. State lawmakers have now adopted recommendations aimed at improving natural disaster prediction and response.
Atlantic County Sheriff Candidates Clash Over Union Allegations, Spending and Police Services in WOND Debate
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Does Atlantic City Need More Police or a Better Image? Suleiman and Cronick Debate Public Safety as Crime Falls
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Atlantic City's Cannabis Cap Raises Legal Questions as Dispensaries Close and Investors Wait to Open
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Levinson Calls for More Atlantic City Police, Says State — Not Mayor Small — Is Responsible for Staffing Shortages
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New York-to-Atlantic City Ferry Service Could Launch by Memorial Day 2027, Rutala Says
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