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Luca Bruno

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

The Associated Press

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

Rep. Julie Mayberry, R-Hensley (front center), explains to the Joint Budget Committee’s Special Language subcommittee why she believes the Legislature should add clarifying language to state purchasing laws on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Screenshot courtesy of Arkansas Legislature)

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Politics

Arkansas lawmakers say 'no' to clearer state purchasing laws amid audit controversy

Tess Vrbin

Saul Loeb

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Justice & Crime

After two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still seeking answers from DOJ

Joel Rose

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images for MBJx David Yurman

Arts & Culture

Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform

Rachel Treisman

Etienne Laurent

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Arts & Culture

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New York overturned

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Local And Regional Headlines

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers remarks at a press conference to call a special session of the legislature on Friday, September 8, 2023

Randall Lee

Office of Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Politics

Watch Arkansas Gov. Sanders deliver the State of the State

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Maya Alleruzzo

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An American hostage is seen alive for the first time since Oct. 7 in a Hamas video

Becky Sullivan

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.
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This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to a Dickinson autobiography

Maureen Corrigan

The Letters of Emily Dickinson collects 1,304 letters, starting with one she wrote at age 11. Her singular voice comes into its own in the letters of the 1860s, which often blur into poems.
Lindsey Nicholson

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How's your city attracting people downtown these days? NPR wants to hear from you

Many cities are rolling out new events and initiatives to get more people downtown again. We want to hear what's working where you are.
Andy Wong

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AP

China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission

John Ruwitch

Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.

Arkansas Fiscal Session '24

Andy Davis, Vice Chancellor of Institutional Relations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and Dr. Joe Thompson, President and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, speak to the Arkansa Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Screenshot courtesy of Arkansas Legislature)

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Arts & Culture

Wither the West Coast gangsta?

Sheldon Pearce

A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.
Arts & Culture

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer': A dark, haunting story bungles its depiction of queerness

Glen Weldon

The new series, based on creator and star Richard Gadd's one-man show, depicts queer sexuality as something that happens to people.
Arts & Culture

What song reminds you of Mom?

Robin Hilton

Record and email us a voice memo telling us about a song that reminds you of Mom. We'll share select stories and songs on an upcoming episode of All Songs Considered.
Arts & Culture

Dan Boeckner on his solo debut album, 'Boeckner!'

Raina Douris

Canadian musician Dan Boeckner, also known for his work with Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs and Divine Fits, talks about his debut solo album, Boeckner!.
SOS: Preserving biodiversity around the world (Rebroadcast)

Jorgelina Manna-Rea, Amanda Williams

Global biodiversity has decreased dramatically over the years. What are we doing to fix it?
Justice & Crime

Arizona indicts Trump allies in 'fake elector' scheme; bird flu remnants found in milk

Suzanne Nuyen

Arizona is now the fourth state to bring "fake elector" charges against Donald Trump's allies. Retail milk has tested positive for bird flu remnants. Here's what to know.