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Families from the U.S. and around the world had been waiting years to meet the boy or girl they were set to adopt from China. This week, they learned that China is no longer allowing international adoptions.

By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later in life.

New Jersey's governor says a software error led to about 400 noncitizens voting in 2023 and 2024. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research.

In Nigeria, a film revolution is unfolding — not in cinemas, but on YouTube.

Forget food aid, cows and job training. An unprecedented 12-year experiment in Kenya tests the power of cash.

Peacock will stream the 66th Eurovision Song Contest live on Saturday, May 14th. Here's a highly opinionated guide to keep handy as you watch 25 countries vying for gleefully over-the-top glory.

The program's Magazine Mavens — Angela Burt-Murray of Essence, Anita Malik of EastWest and Cynthia Good of Pink — take listeners inside their magazine stories. They discuss healthcare, an interview with televangelist Juanita Bynum and a chat with Tyra Banks.

Many of the states that are moving to ban abortion tend to have less access to health care, worse maternal and infant health care outcomes and weaker social supports for children and families.

New York Times reporter Jason DeParle says a provision in the new COVID relief package has the makings of a policy revolution — and would "roughly cut child poverty in half."

It is well known that Evansville, Indiana suffered one of the first U.S. casualties in World War I. But there is an Evansville story at the end of that…