Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 18)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics & Government
Greensboro police chief to retire May 31
Greensboro Police Chief Brian James will retire next month, a little more than two years after taking the department's top position.
Urban League CEO on how 2022 State of Black America report findings impact midterms
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Marc Morial, the National Urban League's president and CEO, about the civil rights organization's semi-annual State of Black America Report.
Special envoy John Kerry on helping small island nations dealing with climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, about the current outlook on climate change and the global endeavor to combat it.
Speaking of genocide, Biden escalates the war of words over Ukraine
The concept and practice of the U.S. government deciding what to recognize as a genocide is profoundly political, both in contemporary and historical cases.
InfoWars files for bankruptcy in the face of lawsuits over Sandy Hook shooting denial
Founder Alex Jones, who's repeatedly called the 2012 shooting at a Connecticut elementary school a hoax, has been sued several times by the victims' families for defamation and emotional distress.
Sarah Palin is attempting a comeback in Alaska, but her star has dimmed at home
The former GOP vice presidential candidate resigned as Alaska governor in 2009. Even around her hometown of Wasilla, many Republicans soured as she gained a national following as a culture warrior.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's truck inspection policy draws ire
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to a Texas Republican criticizing Gov Greg Abbott's new truck inspection policy at the border, saying it's causing long delays and could lead to high prices for consumers.
Politics chat: Biden opens more land for oil drilling
Higher gas prices may not be the main driver of the Biden administration's decision to sell new oil and gas leases on public land, but inflation is a significant political liability.