Opinion: Remembering Ukrainian poet Victoria Amelina
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ukrainian writer and poet Victoria Amelina, who was among those killed in a Russian strike at a pizza restaurant last month.
Read more ...Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist
Calliope Holingue researches how the microbiome and mind affect each other. She's part of a growing field, exploring how that connection could ultimately improve treatments for mental conditions.
Read more ...Feinstein's return to the Senate recalls its past heroics and persistent problems
The 90-year-old Californian's long absence and current condition raise questions about the institution's ability to deal with its internal issues of aging or disability.
Read more ...Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League
"He made it big all due to his own efforts. We had nothing to do with it," Ohtani's former coach, Shoji Asari, says of the Los Angeles Angels' superstar. Asari emphasized fun over winning.
Read more ...Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers
In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.
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