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Johnny Cash songs, originally recorded in 1993, are set to be released
The project called "Songwriter" was initially shelved, but Cash's son recruited some of his father's oldest collaborators to finish the project. The album comes out June 28.
Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine begin illegal referendums
Referendums began in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine today. The voting is illegal under both Ukrainian and international law. But that hasn't stopped Moscow from going through with it.
Jeopardy! contestant gets a second chance at the grand prize
Martha Bath went home with just 40 bucks during her first appearance on Jeopardy! in 1972. This week, she won over $30,000.
A kindergartener's review of his packed lunch is raising money to fight hunger
Abe Ndege told his mom on video her peanut butter and jelly sandwich was terrible. The viral sensation is now raising money for Feeding America.
Many Americans have recently gotten raises. But the bigger paychecks are an illusion
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have gotten pay raises recently, according to a new poll from NPR and Marist. Where is that money going?
Japan's treatment of Ukrainians contrasts with its prior refugee policy
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan has taken in hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing Russia. Japan's embrace of the Ukrainians contrasts with the less than 1% of refugees from other nations that Tokyo has recently accepted.
FEMA Officer describes Puerto Rico's recovery from Fiona so far
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Robert Little discusses the recovery response in Puerto Rico, five days after Hurricane Fiona made landfall.
Why authorities can't quell the protests in Iran
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Professor Nahid Siamdoust of the University of Texas at Austin's Department of Middle Eastern Studies about large popular protests in Iran.
How "wash trading" is perpetuating crypto fraud
The enormous number of fake Bitcoin trades may be traced to an age-old practice used to manipulate markets. It's called "wash trading."
How the Biden administration's climate goals align with the military
by Quil Lawrence
The Pentagon held its first ever Energy Expo this week. One conclusion? The best way to sell the military on green tech may be to make sure it's lethal.