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A for sale sign is posted on a home last month in Philadelphia.

First-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors

With a historic shortage of homes for sale, investors making cash offers are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market.

Dan Newman, left, the founder of Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals, and Nick Cline, a business partner, pose Friday in Anchorage with the "Americus Australis," thought to be one the largest gem-quality opals in existence.

Alaska auction to feature brick-sized opal that has been stashed away for years

The "Americus Australis" gem weighs more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. It also has a long history.

Following a traumatic brain injury, veteran Michael Schneider found that art and music therapy helped him manage his epilepsy and PTSD. Schneider explains that by playing music, he can prevent a seizure.

Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why

Arts therapies appear to ease brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. Now, artists and scientists have launched an effort to understand how these treatments change the brain.

Sackler family is willing to pay more in Purdue opioids settlement, mediator says

Under the latest proposal, the Sacklers would contribute between $5.5 billion and $6 billion, an increase from the $4.3 billion they had agreed to earlier.

Skier Eileen Gu of Team China has been a breakout star of the Beijing Winter Olympics. She won three medals — two gold and one silver — and has been a voice for women's equality at the Games.

Women are the stars (and the victims) of the Beijing Olympics

Women are approaching gender parity at the Winter Games. They've also dominated news coverage because of powerhouse stars like Eileen Gu and because of tragic cases like Kamila Valieva.

While killer whales are known to attack blue whales, John Totterdell and his colleagues are the first to ever document a successful takedown. And they've done it more than once, publishing their findings in the journal Marine Mammal Science.

Orcas take down a blue whale, proving they're the apex predators of the ocean

"Within seconds we realized, oh my God, a pack of killer whales is attacking a blue whale," researcher John Totterdell from the Cetacean Research Centre in Australia, told NPR.

Supreme Court agrees to consider repeal of 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court set the argument for mid-April, putting an exclamation point on what has already been a blockbuster term. A decision in the case is expected in June.

Anthem Diva

Scott talks with Donna Greenwald who just completed her goal of singing the national Anthem in all 30 of the major league baseball parks.

Prosecution rests case in hate crimes trial of Arbery's killers

The prosecution and defense have rested in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men, who were previously convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Russian naval exercises stoke fears of Black Sea blockade

Russian Navy exercises at Ukraine's ports are disrupting critical shipping lanes. Some businesses worry the ships could stay and try to completely block Ukrainian ports amid fears of an invasion.

The sinister side of Apple AirTags

For many, the Apple AirTags have been lifesaver for finding keys and other easily misplaced items. For others, the tracking gadget has been a major safety issue.

Big Thief talks new album

NPR speaks to the band Big Thief about their latest, 20-song project.

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