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Rosemary Radford Ruether was among the first scholars to think deeply about the role of women in Christianity. She died Saturday at the age of 85.

Rosemary Radford Ruether, a founding mother of feminist theology, has died at age 85

Ruether was among the first scholars to think deeply about the role of women in Christianity, shaking up old patriarchies and pushing for change.

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends a meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea Thursday, May 12, 2022. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified.

North Korea raises alarm after confirming 1st COVID-19 case

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his country to raise its COVID-19 preventive measures to maximum levels as the country announced its first coronavirus infection more than two years into the pandemic.

Temeura Morrison stars as the title character in the Lucasfilm/Disney+ series "The Book of Boba Fett."

Does Boba Fett deserve his own show?

Star Wars extends its franchise with new Disney+ series focused on fan-favorite character

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on April 23 in Delaware, Ohio.

A judge says Trump must pay $110K and meet other conditions to end contempt order

A New York judge said he will lift the contempt of court order if Donald Trump meets conditions including paying $110,000 in fines he's racked up for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena.

An image from a public information campaign raising awareness about the exploitation of boys by sex traffickers released by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office on March 3, 2022.

County launches awareness campaign of boys' exploitation by sex traffickers

County officials cited national studies finding that as many as half of commercially sexually exploited children in the United States are boys, and that the sexual exploitation of boys is underreported.

At a news conference outside the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune urges the council on June 15, 2022 to pass the resolution that the City apologize for Boston's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Boston takes rare step of apologizing for its role in slavery and its lasting harm

Boston officially says it is sorry for its history in transatlantic slavery and the "death, misery and deprivation" it caused, and pledges to "repair past and present harm done."

Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson in <em>Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. </em>

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, and more.

A survey finds that 19% of U.S. adults now say they do not intend to be vaccinated. That's down from 24% the month prior.

The Share Of U.S. Adults Willing To Get Vaccinated Ticks Up, A New Poll Finds

The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey finds 19% of adults say they won't get vaccinated. That's down 5 points from the month prior, coinciding with the delta surge and FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine.

Shireen Abu Akleh's brother calls on the U.S. to investigate his sister's killing

In Jerusalem, the brother of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is calling for a U.S. investigation to provide answers on how his sister was killed while covering an Israeli military raid.

Save the Redwoods League has donated more than 500 acres of redwood forestland to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council, a coalition of Native tribes that have been connected to the land for thousands of years.

A California redwood forest has officially been returned to a group of Native tribes

Save the Redwoods League purchased and donated the 523-acre area to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wildnerness Council, a group of 10 tribes that have been connected to the land for thousands of years.

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