Weekend Edition Sunday

As Israel investigates the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, military experts critique the shortcomings of Israel's prosecution of other Palestinian civilian casualties.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to musician Patty Griffin about her new album, "Tape," a collection of unreleased demos and home recordings.

Russian missiles hit cities in western Ukraine throughout the weekend, an escalation that has punctured the relative lull in fighting in and around Kyiv.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Nikita Mhatre, co-president of a student chapter of the advocacy group If/When/How, about students mobilizing for abortion rights.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Kim Hammond, a resident of Uvalde, Texas, about how the community there is coping one month after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to journalist Ali Latifi about the recovery efforts following the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Mary Ziegler of the UC Davis School of Law about uncertainties and likely legal battles in post-Roe America.

"The Last Resort" is a new book that looks at the rise and environmental impact of beach resorts. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to author Sarah Stodola.

Tool lending programs let people borrow expensive equipment for gardening and home repairs. The city of Milwaukee has been operating one for over 20 years, helping residents save money.

Domestic issues like abortion and guns have followed President Biden abroad, where he's meeting with G7 and NATO leaders.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with recent college graduates McKenna Hensley, Justice Benjamin and Johnny Dang about their hopes for the future and attending college during a pandemic.

Nine years ago, state Sen. Wendy Davis stopped a vote on a bill that would have forced Texas abortion facilities to close. Now abortions will soon be illegal in the state with few exceptions.