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What is the U.S. endgame in Ukraine?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Emma Ashford, columnist for Foreign Policy, about her latest article "What Does America Want in Ukraine?"
A new plot to assassinate Ukraine's president has come to light
by Joanna Kakissis
Ukraine's security services says it has exposed a network of agents working for Russia who were plotting to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials.
Nothing is off the table as Drake and Kendrick Lamar continue to beef
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tia Tyree, a Howard University professor who has studied rap feuds over the years, about the current feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Comedian Jenny Slate on destiny and being a 'terminal optimist'
by Rachel Martin
On NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, comedian Jenny Slate talks about whether she believes in destiny and why she chooses to be a "terminal optimist."
States consider whether to add coverage for some obesity medicines
by Sydney Lupkin
Medicaid is required to cover almost all drugs, but Congress specifically excluded those for weight loss. Even so, 16 states now cover Wegovy. Others are considering it, but it could strain budgets.
How John Kirby became the voice of President Biden's foreign policy
by Asma Khalid
John Kirby has become the public face of the White House as it navigates the war in Gaza. Which means he's on the front lines for criticism.
What happens if a former president is jailed
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ty Cobb, a former federal prosecutor and special counsel to the Trump White House — turned Trump critic, about what happens if a former president is jailed.
Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert
Are tornadoes getting worse, or does it just seem that way? NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the recent series of devastating tornadoes across the plains states.
What's next for Rafah
by Greg Myre
Israeli tanks rumbled into southern Gaza and seized control of the critical Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Israel and Hamas are trying yet again to work out a ceasefire in Egypt's capital Cairo.
The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden
by Willem Marx
Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.
The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah
Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on Rafah
by Michele Kelemen
It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.
Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles
Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north.