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Supreme Court allows quick third-country deportations, for now
by Adrian Florido
The Supreme Court blocked a court order requiring 15 days notice — enough time to contact their lawyers — to individuals the Trump administration is trying to deport to countries other than their own.
The latest controversies surrounding the collapse of global megachurch Hillsong
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Roxanne Stone, managing editor of Religion News Service, about the latest controversies surrounding the downfall of Hillsong megachurch.
'Eee!' Male dolphins whistle to stay in touch with distant ocean pals
Dolphins are known to use physical contact like petting and rubbing to bond with their closest allies. But for more distant contacts, male dolphins bond by trading whistles instead.
The role cyberattacks and information campaigns have played in the war in Ukraine
by Jenna McLaughlin
In the weeks leading to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, experts said cyberwar could be imminent. It turns out, cyberattacks and information campaigns have played a subtle, nuanced role in the conflict.
Russia invading Ukraine has added urgency to NATO troops conducting drills in Norway
by Quil Lawrence
Long-planned NATO exercises in Norway are preparing troops for arctic warfare — but they are taking place just miles from the Russian border, as tensions simmer over Ukraine.
Ralph Lauren honors HBCUs in new collection with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large at The Washington Post, about the significance of Polo Ralph Lauren's collaboration with the HBCUs Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.
After closing for 2 years, tours begin at the U.S. Capitol
NPR's Kelsey Snell takes a tour of the Capitol Building, which is open again for public tours after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia says it will drastically reduce its troops near Kyiv. The Pentagon is doubtful
Russia promised to scale back its attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kiev. The Pentagon isn't so sure the Russians will stop its attacks on the city and says only a small number of troops have moved north.
Encore: The SEC wants companies to disclose how climate change is affecting them
by David Gura
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed historic new rules that would require companies to disclose data on climate risk the same way they file financial information.
The U.S. wants more energy exports. Saudi Arabia and the UAE want something in return
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates feel like they have the upper hand as the U.S. presses for more energy exports.
In Barcelona, a record attendance for a women's soccer game
It's called El Clásico: Each time Barcelona FC and Real Madrid face one other. On Wednesday, it is a women's game that is breaking an attendance record in Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators sound optimistic after latest round of peace talks
by Michele Kelemen
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks. Experts discuss the outlines of a possible settlement to the war.
Widespread sanctions against Russia means Germany must look elsewhere for energy
by Rob Schmitz
Germany relies on Russia for around half its natural gas and its companies do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine. The effects of those ties fraying is being felt on the ground in Germany.