Got brothers or sisters? Warm sibling bonds help booster happiness as you age Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression. Read more on NPR

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy “related medical condition.” Read more on NPR

Iran women’s protests are the focus of ‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi’s new book The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran’s recent protests. Read more on NPR

Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration. Read more on NPR

South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27, Freedom Day South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country’s pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of apartheid. Read more on NPR

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska. Read more on NPR