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Andre Gay spent more than 50 years in prison and watched himself and others grow older behind bars. By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030.

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.

The Oscar for best picture went to <em>Oppenheimer </em>at the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture, Emma Stone takes best actress

It was a night of few surprises, but felt triumphant nonetheless. Here's what NPR pop culture critics had to say as they watched the 96th Academy Awards — from red carpet to the final winners.

Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. On March 8, 2024, a federal judge in Texas upheld a key piece of President Joe Biden's immigration policy that allows a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.

Judge upholds program allowing 30,000 migrants from 4 nations into the U.S. per month

Led by Texas, the states who brought the lawsuit against the Biden administration argued the program is forcing them to spend millions on health care, education and public safety for the migrants.

How a Georgia nursing student's killing reached Biden's State of the Union

Georgia Republicans rallied around the death of a Georgia nursing student to call for harsher penalties for undocumented migrants. President Biden addressed the killing during his State of the Union.

Alabama GOP Sen. Kate Britt, left, and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to President Biden's State of the Union.

GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to Biden's speech focusing on immigration, crime, inflation and national security.

Mel Brooks' satirical Western <em>Blazing Saddles</em> got mixed reviews when it opened in February 1974, but it became the year's biggest box office hit. Above, Cleavon Little, left, as Sheriff Bart and Gene Wilder as the Waco Kid<em>.</em>

50 years ago, 'Blazing Saddles' broke wind — and box office expectations

Mel Brooks' satirical Western got mixed reviews when it opened in February 1974, but it became the year's biggest box office hit.

This image provided by the Idaho Department of Correction shows Thomas Eugene Creech on Jan. 9, 2009.

Idaho prepares to execute one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S.

Officials say Thomas Creech's spiritual adviser will be allowed to stand next to Creech with a hand on his shoulder during the scheduled Wednesday execution. Creech has been imprisoned since 1974.

Filipino American History Month Celebration

Stop by the Logan Heights Branch Library to celebrate Filipino American History Month! We will have fun family programs throughout the day. Bilingual Baby Story Time Read and sing in both English and Tagalog! Noon - 1 p.m. Filipino Family Night Everyone is welcome! Bring the whole family to sing Karaoke, eat Filipino food and make your own parols. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Logan Heights Library 567 S. 28th St. San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 533-3968 Logan Heights Library on Facebook

Michigan judge rules yes to possible life-without-parole sentence for teenage shooter

A judge rules a life sentence without parole is possible possible for the teen who shot and killed four classmates at Michigan's Oxford High School in November, 2021.

Alexei Navalny, Russian politician who opposed Putin to the end, has died in prison

The Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. The politician's team says it has received no confirmation of his death so far.

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