Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that Michigan State law professor Justin Simard says 18% of all published American cases are within two steps of a slave case. His team has spent years documenting them, hoping to force a legal reckoning. Read more on NPR

Poland’s new Russian influence law gets flak as an attack on democracy Critics of the law, including in Washington and the European Union, warn that Poland’s right-wing populist leaders could use the law to block candidates ahead of elections later this year. Read more on NPR

What happens in Vegas … is a Stanley Cup, as the Golden Knights win the NHL title The greatest show in Las Vegas Tuesday night wasn’t along the famed Strip – it was the National Hockey League franchise Golden Knights laying claim to the Stanley Cup. Read more on NPR

VA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows Veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private facilities for things like patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors. Read more on NPR

4 political questions after Trump’s second arraignment for criminal charges Former President Donald Trump appeared in court Tuesday to answer to 37 charges related to his handling of classified documents, marking the second time in 2023 he has been indicted. Read more on NPR

International screenwriters organize ‘Day of Solidarity’ supporting Hollywood writers “Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity” is scheduled to take place in 35 countries on Wednesday with rallies, social media campaigns and picketing. Read more on NPR

GOP presidential candidates of color walk a ‘tightrope’ as they discuss race The Republican presidential field is the most diverse it has ever been, raising questions about race, identity and immigration for candidates of color in an overwhelmingly white party. Read more on NPR

Kids housed in casino hotels? It’s a workaround as U.S. sees decline in foster homes A nationwide decline in foster home spots has led to dire situations around the country. In rural northeastern Nevada, officials resorted to housing children in casino hotels for short stints. Read more on NPR

A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead. Read more on NPR