All Things Considered
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Police fine Britain's Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak for attending parties in lockdown
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister are being fined for attending parties prohibited during the pandemic lockdowns. Opposition members called on them both to resign.
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Russia calls peace talks 'a dead end' as it preps a new offensive in eastern Ukraine
The upcoming offensive from Russia is expected to be much more focused and much more bloody, and that raises questions about Ukraine's ability to withstand the next phase of war.
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The DNC is considering changing how the party picks its presidential candidates
The Democratic National Committee is considering an overhaul of its presidential nominating process this week. It would give more diverse states an earlier role and promote primaries over caucuses.
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How inflation is impacting one mother in the U.S.
The rate of inflation in the U.S. rose to a little over 8% last month. That's the highest rate since 1981. With the cost of good and services up, it's putting a strain on many families.
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3 things to know as Russia heads to a historic debt default
Events over the past week have brought Russia tantalizingly close to its first default on foreign debt since the Bolshevik Revolution over a century ago.
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Texas doctors are worried for their patients losing access to gender-affirming care
Doctors and hospitals in Texas have discontinued gender-affirming care for trans youth. The move has those who do this care worried about their patients.
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Macron and Le Pen face off again as France's presidential election continues
Incumbent Emmanuel Macron got the most votes in the first-round of France's presidential election, but the runoff battle with his far-right challenger looks set to be a hard fight.
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Many forecasters believe a recession is coming
High inflation and the resulting crackdown by the Federal Reserve are fueling worries that the U.S. could be headed for a recession.
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A report from Kharkiv and other war updates
President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is warning that thousands of Russian troops are getting ready for a major assault on southeastern Ukraine. Officials are urging civilians to flee before time runs out.
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'My Unsung Hero': The woman who helped a kid deserted in an airport during a layover
My Unsung Hero is a new series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. When Wendy McDowell was age 8, she was left stranded at an airport.
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How Romanian leaders are adapting to welcome an influx of Ukrainian refugees
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with members of Tulcea's county council about how they're adjusting to a new normal.
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Russian cyberattacks target Romania
Russia has employed cyberwarfare tactics for years. Analysts say the conflict in Ukraine could also escalate online, to include attacks affecting multiple countries.