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The human rights record of Prabowo Subianto is a concern for rights groups Show more The Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto has claimed an election victory, but his past human rights record has raised concerns. Also in the programme: the expert witness who’s helped cost Donald Trump and his allies tens of millions of dollars;…

There was a time when movies about people of faith were wildly popular. A new study surveyed 10,000 people in 11 countries about faith on screen. It’s getting attention in Hollywood and beyond. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: A massive new study about faith as portrayed on screen is getting attention in Hollywood and beyond. NPR’s Neda…

Area florists prepare for Valentine’s Day, one of the nation’s busiest days for florists. Spencer Platt/Getty Images What’s your love language? Acts of service, words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, or quality time? The concept has been around since the early 1990s. Gary Chapman, a Baptist pastor, came up with the idea after counseling couples.…

We remember Peabody award-winning broadcast journalist Bob Edwards, who died on Saturday at the age of 76. He was the first and longest-serving host of NPR’s Morning Edition, from the show’s inception in 1979 until 2004. Terry Gross recorded two interviews with Edwards. Also, John Powers review Perfect Days, the new film from director Wim…

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, plus the state of the campaign to replace Senator Bob Menendez and how New Jersey is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Read the full article here

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the sweetest day of the year. Now, we understand that some years, we have a Valentine and some, we don’t. But do not fret, because today, we are your Valentine, and you are ours. So here are some digital cards, we wanted to share from our hearts, to yours. From Bobby…

Coming up on today’s show: Brigid Bergin, WNYC’s senior political correspondent, and Randi Marshall, editorial board writer and columnist for Newsday, talk about the results of the special election between Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip to replace disgraced House member George Santos in New York’s 3rd congressional district. Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and…

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Senate passes a bipartisan bill for aid to Israel and Ukraine but hardline immigration politics threaten its future in the House. Doctors sound the alarm about a cheap and easy to find drug known as “gas station heroin.” Plus, fresh off re-election, the president of El Salvador continues his gang…

The January consumer price index just came out and inflation was up 3.1% year over year. That’s not awesome. But it’s not awful either. We’ll dig into the data, from lagging shelter costs to a still-hot labor market. Plus, monetary policy goes up against fiscal policy, the romance novel market flourishes, and rising prices for…

The Declaration of Independence promises the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At a time when the language and intent of the Constitution are under intense scrutiny, one legal scholar is particular is out to explore what the founders may have meant when they defined that last part as an inalienable right.…