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America Ferrera (clockwise from top left), Eva Longoria, Rosie Perez, Ivette Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson and Christy Haubegger are using their platforms to promote empowerment and representation.

So few Latinas make it in Hollywood – those who do are pushing for representation

Actors Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Rosie Perez, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana and Gina Rodriguez are also directors, producers and activists.

Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at AMPAS Presents An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Sept. 17, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Sacheen Littlefeather, who gave Marlon Brando's Oscar rejection speech, dies at 75

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

A grill-roasted brined turkey is presented on a table in Concord, N.H. Turkey is the center of most Thanksgiving meals, but it’s important to handle raw poultry properly to avoid spreading bacteria that can send your guests home with an unwanted side of food poisoning.

Gathering again? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

After two years of a pandemic lull, more friends and families will be gathering again this Thanksgiving.

Mark Hamill (right) and Anthony Daniels reprise their roles of Luke Skywalker and C-3PO in the radio adaptation of <em>Star Wars</em>.

On May the 4th, let's remember the time NPR had a 'Star Wars' radio drama

Some of you may have forgotten (and some might not even know) that the network created three radio dramas based on George Lucas' original three movies.

A dolphin's sense of echolocation allows it to coordinate efforts to hunt prey, see "through" other creatures and form three-dimensional shapes using sound.

The human sensory experience is limited. Journey into the world that animals know

In his new book, An Immense World, science writer Ed Yong explores the diversity of perception in the animal world — including echolocation, magnetic fields and ultraviolet vision.

Bathroom faucets are displayed at the Brothers Plumbing Store in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, April 9, 2015.

California approves microplastics testing of drinking water sources

The state is the first in the world to require monitoring for tiny pieces of plastic, which contaminate people and wildlife globally.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom laugh as they pause from voting and spot photographers above, at a voting center in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

California's Newsom wins 2nd term, is White House run next?

Newsom was re-elected Tuesday by beating little-known Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle. Newsom mostly ignored Dahle in the months leading up to the election.

A sign advising visitors to wear a facial covering in Del Mar, Calif. Aug. 14, 2020.

Expert: CDC rollback of COVID safety measures 'premature'

Following the CDC's decision to scale back recommended safety measures for COVID-19, some are wondering whether the shift in policy has come too soon.

Damage is seen at Brazil's Congress one day after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasília. The attack was planned by far-right groups on social media, according to Brazilian media and analysts.

The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

The similarities are deep: In addition to aiming to subvert an election, some of the same U.S. voices that amplify former President Donald Trump are echoing Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro.

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