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Senate appears set to approve $95 billion in foreign aid
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.
Russia detains woman in connection with bombing that killed military blogger
by Charles Maynes
Russia has formally charged a 26 year woman with terrorism in connection with last weekend's bombing in a Saint Petersburg cafe which killed a prominent Russian military blogger and injured dozens.
Former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson urges President Biden to settle 9/11 case
by Sacha Pfeiffer
In a reversal, former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson says holding Guantánamo prisoners indefinitely cannot continue and is urging President Biden to settle the 9/11 case.
A peek behind the curtain of NPR's coverage of Trump's indictment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's executive editor Terry Samuel about how and why our organization plans coverage around Trump's indictment.
Colorado is passing the most significant package of gun legislation in state history
by Bente Birkeland
Hundreds of school kids marched on Colorado's capitol twice in the wake of two school shootings. Now, after Nashville, three gun control bills on the cusp of passing are being hotly debated.
Farms could help sustain Texas' oyster industry amid climate change
by Katie Watkins
In 2019, Texas became one of the last coastal states to allow oyster farming. Now the first farms have had their initial harvests. It spells good news in the face of rising seas due to climate change.
A peek behind the curtain of NPR's coverage of Trump's indictment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's executive editor Terry Samuel about how and why our organization plans coverage around Trump's indictment.
Keeping that same energy: Why Black women ball players are criticized differently
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Bill Rhoden of ESPN's Andscape about the double standards baked into basketball culture and women's sports.
World's biggest ice carousel starts spinning
On Saturday, the Northern Maine Ice Busters created the world's largest ice carousel, a rotating disk of ice on a frozen Long Lake in Madawaska.
Gas prices are likely to rise as countries like Saudi Arabia cut oil production
by Camila Domonoske
Saudi Arabia and a few other countries announced a surprise cut in oil production, roiling crude markets. The move is expected to push gasoline prices higher.
Trump arrives in New York to face charges
Former President Donald Trump arrives in New York to face charges.
The winner of Wisconsin's Supreme Court seat could shape abortion rights in the state
by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin's political future could depend on one seat on the state Supreme Court. The winner will determine the court's political sway and could change representation and abortion rights in the state.