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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
Debate rages over whether kids should wear masks at school
by Anya Kamenetz
Should we put KN95 masks on children or take all masks off? A new camp of parents, doctors and advocates who are pro-vaccine but against mask mandates for children is getting louder.
U.S. and Russia clashed over the Ukraine crisis at the U.N. Security Council meeting
by Michele Kelemen
The U.N. Security Council had a contentious session on Russia's pressure campaign against Ukraine. Most council members are urging Russia to take a diplomatic path.
These song sparrows like to keep their playlists fresh
Song sparrows have a wide repertoire of tunes — and seem to be judicious about not repeating a certain song too often. Rather than sing the same playlist every time, they hit shuffle.
Boris Johnson apologizes again as investigation into his lockdown parties continues
by Frank Langfitt
A report into social gatherings held by the U.K. government at a time of strict lockdowns has found some of the events "difficult to justify."
Ukrainian foreign minister says global democratic order at stake in Russia standoff
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, about the global stakes of Ukraine's standoff with Russia and his call for U.S. support.
'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' the surprise hit from Disney's 'Encanto'
by Glen Weldon
Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon talks about the chart topping success of the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from the new Disney film Encanto.
Michigan state official says W.Va. comments go against 2022 misinformation fight
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, responds to remarks made by West Virginia's Republican Secretary of State Mac Warner regarding the 2020 election.
As Khmer Rouge tribunal winds down, Cambodian experts see 'small measure of justice'
by Michael Sullivan
The Khmer Rouge killed as many as 2 million Cambodians in the 70s. Decades later, a tribunal was set up to help find justice. 15 years later, it's ending having found just three people guilty.
Food trends for 2022
NPR's Michel Martin talks upcoming food trends with chef and cookbook author Carla Lalli Music.