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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Communities have formed among those who have stayed in Kyiv through Russian attacks
Misha Smetana lives in Kyiv, and has stayed there throughout Russian attacks on Ukraine. He tells NPR's Scott Detrow what that's been like, and about the communities forming between people who stayed.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the student loan pause extension
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the extension on the student loan pause. Also, roughly 7 million borrowers who are in default right now will get a fresh start.
Blinken says U.S. and Europe are following through on Ukraine commitments
by Michele Kelemen
Diplomats are expressing outrage over reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. In Brussels and Washington, officials announced more sanctions to step up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
Behind the unusually high sale price of D.C.'s women's soccer team
by Emma Peaslee
The Washington Spirit, D.C.'s national women's soccer team, just sold for a record amount after a months-long ownership battle. It's a story of how sports teams are not a typical business investment.
Amazon's planned satellite fleet has some experts concerned about space congestion
by Geoff Brumfiel
Amazon has announced plans to launch thousands of new satellites into orbit over the next five years. Some experts fear that it will overwhelm the world's ability to manage congestion in space.
New sanctions target several of Russia's elite, including family members of Putin
by Jackie Northam
The U.S. and Europe are imposing new sanctions against Russia after allegations of atrocities in Ukraine. Among the targets are financial institutions and some of Russia's elite.
Encore: Mystery recordings will now be heard for the first time in about 100 years
A new machine at the New York Public Library can read cracked and broken wax cylinders, and play recordings from regular people not heard in about 100 years. It's one of seven in the world.
Encore: Starbucks' longtime CEO is back again. This time, things are different
Starbucks founder and two-time CEO Howard Schultz is coming back to the company as interim leader. His return coincides with a widespread union drive by the chain's employees.
The view of a Kyiv suburb where Russian forces were accused of attacking civilians
by Becky Sullivan
We look at the fallout from Russian attacks in Borodyanka, a suburb of the Ukrainian capitol of Kyiv. Ukrainian officials accuse Russian forces of indiscriminately attacking civilians there.
What happens to Kyiv's People's Friendship Arch, now that Russia has invaded?
The People's Friendship Arch was gifted to Ukraine by the Russian government and opened in Kyiv in 1982. Ukrainians weigh in on the future of the enormous monument, in the midst of war with Russia.
Meet 18-year-old Alyssa Gaines, Youth Poet Laureate of Indianapolis
To celebrate National Poetry Month we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. First up: Alyssa Gaines, who's the Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate.
Contaminants from fertilizer mean some rural areas must pay millions for clean water
by David Condos
In rural farming regions, dangerous chemicals from fertilizer have made their way into water sources. For some towns, it takes millions of dollars just to get clean water for a few hundred residents.