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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Air disaster investigators from the U.S. are in China to probe plane crash
by Emily Feng
On March 21, China Eastern flight 5735 plunged more than 7,000 feet in a minute — hitting the ground nose first at near supersonic speeds. All 132 people onboard were killed.
It's been a wild few days for Twitter and Elon Musk. Where do things stand now?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dan Ives, tech analyst with Wedbush Securities, about Elon Musk's actions with Twitter and what it means for the company, the business of social media and investments.
As 'The Velveteen Rabbit' turns 100, its message continues to resonate
by Elizabeth Blair
European Union leaders consider reducing their dependency on Russian energy
EU foreign ministers, who are meeting Monday, are going to discuss more steps concerning the war in Ukraine. One question is whether Europe will reduce its dependence on buying Russia oil and gas.
Russia's war will be led by a general with a reputation for attacking civilians
Russia put a new commanding general in charge of operations in Ukraine. The move comes after several top Russian military leaders died during the invasion which has taken longer than Russia expected.
Firm contracted to make Postal Service trucks plans to do it at a non-union facility
by Chuck Quirmbach
The U.S. Postal Service has big plans to replace its aging fleet of 165,000 gasoline-burning delivery vehicles. And some are pushing for the electric trucks to be built by union labor in Wisconsin.
News brief: Russia-Ukraine war, French presidential runoff, Biden takes on ghost guns
Russia has named an overall commander for its war with Ukraine. France's president is heading into a runoff with his far-right rival. Gun deaths in the U.S. have hit record numbers in recent years.
If life gives you lemons, make lemonade and sell it to help animals in need
Ben Miller is a 9-year-old cat-lover from Boise, Idaho, who — a couple of years ago — opened a stand to sell lemonade, cookies and dog treats. He's raised almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society.
Scotland's government has success solving generations of deforestation
A century ago, only 6% of the Scottish Highlands were covered in trees. Among other things, the government ordered more native tree species planted. A U.K. paper reports that now 18% is forested land.
Runners from Russia and Belarus are banned from this year's Boston Marathon
by Amanda Beland
The Boston Marathon is a week away. Dozens of runners who live in Russia or Belarus may no longer compete because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its use of Belarus as a staging ground.
Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskyy addressed South Korea's Parliament
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korea was among the first Asian nations to sanction Russia, but it faces conflicting political and economic interests.