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Protests in Georgia over country's 'foreign influence' bill
by Charles Maynes
Tens of thousands of people in the former Soviet republic of Georgia have been protesting a Russia-style draft bill they say will hurt free speech and democracy.
Biden Meets With South Korean President Moon Jae-In At The White House
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Biden met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House, discussing North Korea's nuclear program, China and COVID-19 vaccines.
'Vulture' Fund Alden Global, Known For Slashing Newsrooms, Buys Tribune Papers
by David Folkenflik
Biden Remarks On Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Says U.S. Officials Worked 'Hour By Hour'
by Scott Detrow
President Biden spoke at the White House after Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire plan. It follows 11 days of fighting.
A Reporter Weighs In On UNC's Decision To Deny Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Killian, investigative reporter for NC Policy Watch, about the University of North Carolina's decision to not give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure status.
Why People Are Upset About The Flamin' Hot Cheetos Story
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about the Flamin' Hot Cheetos controversy and the historical erasure of Mexicans in American food culture.
Ecuador Decriminalized Abortion In Rape Cases — What That Means For South America
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with sociologist and lawyer Ana Cristina Vera about what Ecuador's recent expansion of abortion decriminalization means for reproductive rights in South America.
Israel And Hamas Agree To Ceasefire After 11 Days Of Fighting
by Jackie Northam
There might be an end soon to the fighting between Israel and Hamas. After 11 days of airstrikes, Israel says it is willing to ceasefire, and Hamas officials have already been saying they would.
The Possible Eviction Of Palestinians In East Jerusalem Was A Spark For Conflict
by Daniel Estrin
The move by Israeli settlers to evict Palestinian families from the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah was one of the sparks for the fighting between Israel and Hamas. We take a look at the neighborhood.
The Band Lula Wiles Formed A Quarantine Pod. A Folk Protest Album Came Out Of It
Americana trio Lula Wiles join NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss their newest album Shame and Sedition, out May 21st, and how to make a protest anthem in the modern era.
A Year Later, How George Floyd's Killing Opened These Kansas City Residents' Eyes
by Luke Martin
The police killing of George Floyd last May didn't just prompt protests around the world — it opened the eyes of many who had never before embraced racial justice. But will it lead to change?