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Montgomery, NY

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The Montgomery bus boycott lasted from December of 1955 through December of 1956. What people often remember of that moment in history is that when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, it sparked a bus boycott that was led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But what that retelling leaves out are all the women who organized for years to make that boycott a reality and who helped sustain it for 13 long months.

The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Louisiana State

Metairie, LA

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. A couple of years ago, the Lacoste family of Metairie, La., rescued a giant swamp rat and decided to keep the 22-pound nutria as a pet. Neuty was profiled in the paper and became a mascot for a New Orleans radio station. But it's illegal to own an invasive species, so wildlife agents tried to take Neuty away. A legal battle ensued. Petitions were signed. A compromise was reached. Neuty now gets to stay in his forever home with the Lacostes. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

Louisiana wildlife agents tried to take a giant swamp rat from its adopted family

Storrs, CT

UConn researchers are optimistic that a portable, low-cost, HIV testing device they’re developing could help with early detection of the virus in remote and underserved regions. The device would allow health care workers to take blood samples in the field and test them in real time for viral loads...

Testing for HIV can be costly and time-consuming. A new device in development seeks to change that

Massachusetts State

East Palestine, OH

The head of Norfolk Southern Railway was back in the hot seat today, being grilled by senators in a hearing focused on the fiery freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month. Once again, he said his company takes responsibility and will make things right. NPR's David Schaper covered...

Norfolk Southern's CEO is grilled on Capitol Hill over rail industry safety

California State

Hartford, CT

People who oppose abortion rights gathered outside the state Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday for a March for Life rally. Advocates said the event is designed to send a message to Connecticut state lawmakers during the legislative session to do more to protect the unborn. Similar marches were held earlier this year in Washington, D.C., and California.

People who oppose abortion gather at CT state Capitol for March for Life rally

Bridgeport, CT

A $2 million federal grant will enable Fairfield County’s Habitat for Humanity office to double the number of families served in a year. The grant, first announced in December as part of the fiscal year 2023 federal Omnibus Spending Bill, was initially touted as funding for 10 affordable homes in Bridgeport, according to a statement from Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal’s office. The number of homes was later increased to 14.

Habitat for Humanity receives federal funding for homes in Bridgeport

Florida State

Connecticut State

Branford, CT

Branford resident Alex London uses cannabis to help with lingering back pain and migraines that stem from a car crash. London said he used to buy it from medical marijuana dispensaries near his home. But now, because of changes in how Connecticut regulates cannabis, he’s back to using his “local guy” — a grower in Maine.

Mold in marijuana? Connecticut's rules are less strict than other states

Norwalk, CT

With an additional $1.25 million in state and local funding, announced Wednesday, the city of Norwalk will be able to continue two programs aimed at improving the Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor in South Norwalk. The facade improvement and low-interest loan programs were announced last June. The $1.25 million will...

Norwalk invests additional $1.25 million into MLK Corridor

Kansas State

Waco, TX

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd is still rounding back into form after missing 22 games with injuries this season. She's only been back for five games and hadn't looked like the player that was dominating the game before suffering two knee injuries. But after going 2 of 8...

UConn beats Baylor 77-58 for 29th straight trip to Sweet 16

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When people are less important than beaches: Puerto Rican artists at the Whitney

MAGGIE: (Speaking Spanish). JENNIFER VANASCO, BYLINE: That sound? That's rain and wind. It's Hurricane Maria five years ago, battering the house of Maggie, who's speaking. \"Good...

MAGGIE: (Speaking Spanish). JENNIFER VANASCO, BYLINE: That sound? That's rain and wind. It's Hurricane Maria five years ago, battering the house of Maggie, who's speaking. "Good...

When people are less important than beaches: Puerto Rican artists at the Whitney

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