Bill Chappell
Stories
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Sports
Shohei Ohtani says he's sad, shocked over Mizuhara's gambling and theft allegations
The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara last week. Three months earlier, the team called Mizuhara "Shohei's best buddy."
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Law & Courts
What is the foundation behind the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award controversy?
No awards will be given this year, the foundation told NPR, after a controversy exploded over changes to what was once called the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award.
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Law & Courts
FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are 'a possible victim of a crime'
"We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, an attorney representing passengers who were on the plane that lost its door plug tells NPR.
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Law & Courts
Theft in translation? Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over gambling scandal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Ippei Mizuhara. He gave conflicting accounts about paying large gambling debts, ESPN's Tisha Thompson tells NPR.
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Race & Identity
Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools
"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.
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Business
John Barnett, Boeing whistleblower who raised alarm over plane quality, found dead
John Barnett made international headlines when he went public with his story, saying he wouldn't trust planes made in North Charleston, S.C., to be safe and airworthy.
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Arts & Life
U.K.'s Kate Middleton apologizes for 'confusion' over edited photo
"Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing," the princess of Wales said, acknowledging suspicions about a family photo.
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Law & Courts
What's next for the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case after film's armorer was found guilty?
Special prosecutors face an uphill battle in trying to convict the actor over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a former federal prosecutor says.
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Health
The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead
The brands of cinnamon are typically sold at discount retailers, such as Save a Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The alert follows the recalls of 3 brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches.
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Law & Courts
Who performs a lethal injection in the U.S.? In some states, they're volunteers
A failed execution in Idaho has put a spotlight on the teams of people that prisons use to impose the ultimate penalty on condemned inmates.