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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
An alternative security proposal could help break the cycle of conflict with Russia
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Rand Corporation's Samuel Charap about an alternative economic and security agreement that could help resolve the cycle of conflict between Russia and the democratic West.
Pakistan appoints 1st woman Supreme Court judge
by Diaa Hadid
A female judge was appointed to Pakistan's Supreme Court for the first time in the country's history, amid protests by male lawyers.
Ukraine crisis drives up global energy prices
by Camila Domonoske
The Russian military buildup that's threatening Ukraine is also driving up global energy prices. Oil has come close to $100 per barrel, a price not seen since 2014.
German ambassador to U.S. on Ukraine tension
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Amb. Emily Haber, Germany's ambassador to the United States, on developments in Ukraine.
LA is failing on promises tied to homeless encampment policy
by Anna Scott
L.A. city officials have passed a new set of laws to regulate street camping. Enforcement was supposed to come with intensive outreach to get people into shelters. That isn't happening as promised.
Trump praises Putin's moves as 'savvy'
by Domenico Montanaro
Former President Trump praised Russian President Putin after the Kremlin recognized the independence of two breakaway, Russian separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine.
A lawsuit threatens drastic cut to UC Berkeley's fall enrollment
by Sara Hossaini
A lawsuit from angry neighbors threatens U.C. Berkeley with having to cut enrollment by a third to reduce environmental impact, and losing $57 million. It's now up to the state supreme court.
Saga comic series returns after long hiatus
by Mallory Yu
The comic series Saga has finally returned with a new issue after a three-year hiatus.
The race-shifting of 'Pretendians'
by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler
The number of people who identify as Native American on the U.S. Census has soared in recent years, which raises a lot of concerns in Native communities about people falsely claiming Native identity.
Atlanta rolls out pilot basic income program inspired by MLK Jr.
by Sam Gringlas
A pilot program to give cash directly to people in poverty is launching in the Atlanta neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived. King was an early promoter of guaranteed basic income.
The Russian disinformation war is underway
The Russian incursion in Ukraine has sparked fears of an invasion, but the information war is already in full swing.