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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
News brief: Russia-Ukraine crisis, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Idaho abortion law
A month into the Russian invasion, the situation worsens in Ukraine. Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces a final day of senators' questions. A new Idaho law is modeled after the abortion ban in Texas.
The state of the war: a month after Russia tried to claim an easy victory
It's been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine. With refugees fleeing, we examine how Ukraine has changed — plus the efforts of the Ukrainian military and civilian resistance.
Life in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv — one month into the war
by Leila Fadel
As Russia's war on Ukraine grinds on, so too does life for Ukrainians who still live in Kyiv. We examine how people in the capital city are adapting to life under war a month into Russia's invasion.
Judge Jackson faced nearly 24 hours of questions over the last 2 days
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who was tasked by the White House to prepare Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the grueling Supreme Court confirmation process.
Jackson's confirmation hearing devolved into bickering among senators
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faced two long days of questions with the Senate Judiciary Committee, in a hearing that was at times combative and emotional.
For $85 Japan's 'Do-Nothing Guy' can substitute for a client
Shoji Morimoto waited at a marathon finish line to cheer on a runner. He's gone to dinner with clients who don't want to eat alone. He even accompanied someone to their surgery consultation.
Seagulls in Venice can snatch a meal right out of your hands
Years ago, Venetian authorities sprayed St. Mark's Square with gull repellent. Apparently that's not enough. So hotels are arming tourists with water guns.
Remembering a Ukrainian fighter pilot who died in the war with Russia
In a small village in western Ukraine, family and friends recently buried a 29-year-old MIG fighter pilot who was killed in combat over his homeland.
'Halo' is the latest video game to get the Hollywood treatment
by Lindsay Totty
The video game series 'Halo' has been adapted for television and premieres Thursday on the Paramount+ streaming service. The show adds depth to the game's main character.
Researchers interpret pig emotions from the sounds they make
European researchers are developing a tool to help identify animal emotions through a vocal recognition system. It aims to help people who work with pigs identify whether the animals are in distress.
Former prosecutor says Donald Trump is 'guilty of numerous felony violations'
Mark Pomerantz, a former prosecutor who resigned amid a criminal probe into Donald Trump's business practices, said he thinks the former president should be tried by a jury on felony charges.
Alex Jones missed his deposition in the Sandy Hook defamation lawsuit
by Frankie Graziano
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones skipped a deposition in a defamation case brought by families of the victims of the Sandy Hook killings. A judge ordered that he appear Thursday or face possible arrest.