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'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.
Ukraine is asking allies for modern aircraft — an upgrade to its Soviet-era equipment
by Eleanor Beardsley
Ukraine's military is asking its allies for modern aircraft to fight Russian forces. In the meantime, it is making do with Soviet-era equipment, like the many vintage helicopters in Ukraine's fleet.
Taiwan's president meets House Speaker Kevin McCarthy despite Chinese protests
by John Ruwitch
Despite Chinese protests, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing wen is meeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles Wednesday.
Republicans have North Carolina House supermajority after Rep. Tricia Cotham switch
by Steve Harrison
Republicans in the North Carolina House now have a supermajority after Rep. Tricia Cotham switched from the Democratic party to the GOP.
Janet Protasiewicz won Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, giving liberal justices majority
Wisconsin voters upended Republican control of that state's supreme court for the first time in 15 years. This race was also the most expensive judicial race in American history.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern leaves parliament
Jacinda Ardern stepped down as New Zealand's prime minister earlier this year. Tuesday, she bid farewell to parliament — and politics — completely.
K2 veterans demand answers from the Pentagon about the toxins they were exposed to
by Quil Lawrence
A group of veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan during the Afghan War say they can't get the Pentagon to declassify information about the toxins they may have been exposed to.
The rise in traffic deaths could be related to changes in policing
by Martin Kaste
Traffic deaths spiked in the U.S. in 2020 and have remained elevated since. Some blame reduced deterrence for unsafe drivers, as police are stopping fewer motorists.
Be My Eyes: The popular app for the blind or visually impaired
by Claire Murashima
The Be My Eyes app uses technology to pair those with vision impairments and need assistance with someone who can help. It's a form of micro-volunteering that has brought people together.
Biden's silence on Trump's indictment
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden is declining to comment on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying the investigation is ongoing.
What's next for Chicago's new mayor elect Brandon Johnson
by Mariah Woelfel
Chicago voters elected a new mayor who will soon have to tackle big problems the city faces, like crime.
Trump charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree
by Carrie Johnson
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday in Manhattan, N.Y. He was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.