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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
Russia tests Biden administration as fears of Ukraine invasion
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about U.S.-Russia relations amid Russian troop build up on the Ukrainian border.
Bob Dole, a Republican politician shaped by his Kansas roots
by Frank Morris
Former Senate Majority leader, and GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole, of Kansas, has died. He was 98.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo after investigation
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple about CNN's decision to fire longtime host Chris Cuomo.
Maine CDC director underscores importance of accessible rapid COVID testing
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about President Biden's new plans for COVID-19 testing as the omicron variant spreads.
NFT art craze hits Miami Art Basel
NPR's David Folkenflik talks to arts journalist Sophie Haigney about the popularity of NFT art at Art Basel in Miami this year.
How nuclear power figures into a green energy future
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz about the role of nuclear power in a green energy future.
Life Kit: How to be a kind neighbor
by Diana Opong
NPR's Life Kit has tips and trick for how to be a good neighbor.
With 'Remain in Mexico' program, U.S. and Mexico grapple with similar challenge
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks to Shannon O'Neill about U.S.-Mexico relations after the revival of a U.S. policy that forces migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while their cases are being heard.
Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia draws accusations of 'sportswashing'
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with scholar Helen Lenskyj about this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia and the role of "sportswashing" in countries with human rights abuses.
European values are starting to define U.S. tech privacy, says journalist
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with tech reporter Casey Newton about Twitter's new anti-harassment policies and what Newton sees as European ideals driving policies of American tech giants.
The 1st witnesses in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell took the stand this week
by Jasmine Garsd
The federal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, former companion of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began in earnest this week. She's accused of grooming girls on Epstein's behalf.