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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Record high gas prices are driving demand for electric vehicles or EV
The war in Ukraine is worsening the already pandemic-strained auto industry. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to General Motors President Mark Reuss about the electric vehicle market.
Biden will be in Brussels for NATO's meeting on the war in Ukraine
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Biden's diplomatic strategy at the upcoming NATO summit on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Disney workers protest the company's response to the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill
by Danielle Prieur
Employees are pressuring Disney to take a stronger stand against legislation that limits instruction on homosexuality and transgender issues. Florida's governor says he'll sign the bill soon.
A highly contagious and lethal bird flu strain is spreading across parts of the U.S.
by Katie Peikes
Bird flu is an increasing threat to poultry producers and backyard chicken owners. They're preparing for the worst as wild birds' spring migration peaks in a few weeks.
The U.S. and allies plan to step up sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine
President Biden is leaving for Brussels and Warsaw, a trip where he plans to meet with NATO allies, and discuss how to hold Russia to account for its invasion of Ukraine.
News brief: Biden to Brussels, Judge Jackson's record, Ohio's redistricting
NATO holds an emergency summit in Brussel. Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces a second day of questions from a Senate panel. Legal fights over Ohio's redistricting are about to come to a head.
Examining 2 days of Senate confirmation hearings for Biden's Supreme Court nominee
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tomiko Brown-Nagin, dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute, about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's judicial philosophy.
Detroit wins a survey for best pizza city in America
The website anytimeestimate.com determined that Detroit has more independent pizzerias per capita than in 49 other contenders to the pizza throne.
The Ivey family is represented twice in the NCAA basketball tournaments
Notre Dame women's head coach Niele Ivey led her team to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament within 24 hours of her son Jaden helping to power Purdue to the Sweet 16 of the men's bracket.
Ties between Russia and Japan get even worse because of the war in Ukraine
by Anthony Kuhn
Russia on Monday pulled out of stalled peace talks with Japan, in response to Japanese sanctions. Japan is following other countries' lead in sanctioning Russia and helping Ukraine.
We are well into 2022. How is your New Year's budget resolution going?
Life Kit podcast tackles budgeting and explains how to keep budgeting from becoming a dreaded task. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 1, 2020)
Confirmation hearings for Biden's Supreme Court nominee continue for a 3rd day
President Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, faces a second day of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee.