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North Carolina forcibly sterilized thousands of people between 1929 and 1976. The state has begun compensating victims, but some who were sterilized may never receive restitution from the fund.

Journalist Anshel Pfeffer says the Israeli prime minister has a "strange detachment" when it comes to social issues — which opens the door for conservative members of his coalition to make changes.

President Blaise Compaoré succumbed to pressure after growing protests in the streets of the capital. The military has taken control of the country, which is one of America's strongest allies in west Africa. Audie Cornish talks with Pierre Englebert, professor of African politics at Pomona College.

The parent company of one of the nation's largest airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday morning. AMR Corporation, which runs American Airlines and American Eagle, said that bankruptcy is in the best interest of the companies and its stakeholders. The companies say the Chapter 11 process will enable them to continue conducting normal business operations while they restructure their debts.

Albuquerque Police have reached a settlement agreement with the Justice Department over use-of-force policies. The police have agreed to take steps to address issues that led to, what the Justice Department claims, is a pattern of unconstitutional uses of force.

Florida A&M University has lifted the suspension on the Marching 100 and is rebuilding its band. The band had been suspended since a hazing incident in 2011 ended in the death of drum major Robert Champion. His parents say the band is moving forward too soon.

A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.

Three search firms will be interviewed; Search committee to clarify if a candidate found independent of a firm could be acceptable.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling like an outsider.

A judge declared the former porn icon incompetent to stand trial, putting the sexual assault case against 69-year-old Jeremy on hold.

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."

Thanks to a new federal law, cities will get better forecasts about how climate change intensifies rainstorms. Still, it won't be in time for billions of dollars of federal infrastructure spending.

Rescuers are scouring the crash site for survivors, and Nepal has declared Monday a day of national mourning.

The majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans given to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic have been forgiven, but new data show the program was rampant with fraud.

Hakimullah Hamim is adjusting to his new life as a married, 30-year-old data analyst for an insurance firm.

New Mexico's legislative session begins after Monday, when police arrested a failed GOP legislative candidate for conspiring to shoot up the homes and offices of several Democratic leaders.

The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone."

HistoryMiami museum has remains and funerary artifacts from 132 Tequesta and Calusa tribe individuals. Those tribes are considered extinct, but the Seminole Tribe of Florida has long claimed to be their descendants.

The progressive Pontifex is visiting parts of Africa this week, and must fulfill a balancing act that looks towards the expansion of his church and the ideological clashes that are coming up.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says artificial intelligence-based hiring tools may be creating discriminatory barriers to jobs. The agency is asking for input as it considers guardrails.

New York Republican Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments. The move comes as outcry continues over his fabricated biography.

President Biden is touring projects made possible by past legislation to try to get credit. It's a push to contrast his agenda with that of Republicans ahead of an expected 2024 reelection race.

Welch announced his decision during his State of the City, saying he's "confident that this decision is the best path forward."

Ukraine's defense minister says he's optimistic Western allies will supply his country with advanced fighter jets, even as Ukrainian forces are poised to start training on tanks they've been promised.

Just outside St. Louis, a cemetery for children sits on a hill. The gravediggers are witnesses to the nation's gun violence epidemic. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 27, 2023.)