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The U.S. economy did well in 2022, however, recession fears are growing

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy clip in the final months of last year, but forecasters expect that to slow in 2023.

Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above — a crane operator in Beirut

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely, will be released on Netflix Feb. 1.

Protesters in Israel criticize the judicial overhaul planned by the new government

Israel's new government wants to weaken the judiciary — prompting unprecedented levels of protest. Critics say the effort echoes steps taken by the far-right governments in Hungary and Poland.

A decade on, the creator of 'This is fine' wants to put the famous dog to rest

KC Green just marked the 10th anniversary of his 2013 comic strip that spawned the "This is fine" meme. He reflects on the smiling dog's popularity. (Story first aired on ATC on Jan. 23, 2023.)

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The U.S. economy did well in 2022, but recession fears grow. Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. Social media companies face pressure to crack down on online fentanyl sales.

Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge

An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?

Attorney Paul Cassell, (center), speaks as Nadia Milleron, mother of Samya Stumo, (left), and Clariss Moore, mother of Danielle Moore hold photos of their children and others killed in the 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max aircraft before they head into federal court for the Boeing arraignment hearing in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday.

Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud in criminal case over deadly 737 Max crashes

A top executive entered the plea on behalf of the company in federal court in Texas Thursday, as relatives of those killed in two crashes push to overturn deal giving Boeing immunity.

Gel nail polish is popular for its durability, but needs to dry under a UV light. A new study raises questions about the potential health risks of those devices.

UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here are precautions you can take

A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

A new report from the U.S. Secret Service analyzes 173 mass attacks that took place in the country from 2016-2020. It comes just days after two shootings in California – in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay – killed 18 people. Shown here is a mourner at a candlelight vigil for victims of the mass shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, Calif.

Nearly all U.S. mass attackers were male and faced major life stressor, report finds

The report — a first-of-its-kind for the agency — examines everything from when in the year the attacks took place to behavioral changes exhibited in the attackers.

A member of Pat Jasan, a grassroots organization motivated by their faith to root out the destructive influence of drugs, holds poppies as his group slashes and uproots them from a hillside, in Lung Zar village, northern Kachin State, Myanmar on Feb. 3, 2016.

Opium is surging in Myanmar, a top heroin producer, since its military took over

The production of opium in Myanmar has flourished since the military's seizure of power as the faltering economy has led more people toward the drug trade, according to a new United Nations report.

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