Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
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Iran accuses Israel of deadly attack on its consulate in Syria. Florida Supreme Court orders 6-week abortion ban to take effect May 1. Google to delete search data of millions who used incognito mode.
Orthodox Church leaders called on to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
NPR's Michel Martin talks to attorney Lena Zezulin about growing calls for Russian Orthodox Church outposts abroad to break from the Moscow-based church and its support of the war in Ukraine.
Turkey's main opposition party deals a significant blow to president's party
Opponents of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan scored big wins in local elections. NPR's A Martinez talks to Turkish-American political scientist Soner Cagaptay about what the results tell us.
Google to destroy private browsing history of millions who used 'Incognito Mode'
After settling a class action suit over the company's incognito viewing mode in Chrome, Google says it will destroy millions of user search histories.
Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona attack in Pearl Harbor, dies at 102
Lou Conter was on the battleship in December 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor drawing the U.S. into World War Two. Conter, a Navy quartermaster, was on the main deck when the bombing began.
Pulitzer prize finalist Lydia Millet publishes her first nonfiction book
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with climate change advocate and novelist Lydia Millet about her first nonfiction book: We Loved It All: A Memory of Life.
Texas theme park reopens following a major expansion to its accessible rides
Morgan's Wonderland, which is believed to be the world's first ultra-accessible theme park, is expanding its offerings to include a hotel and a salon.
Louisiana hasn't executed anyone since 2010. That could change with new law
A new Louisiana law expands execution methods, raising the possibility that the state could hold its first execution in more than a decade.
How Easter Monday at Smithsonian National Zoo became a tradition for Black families
We take a look at the history of Easter Monday at the Smithsonian National Zoo and how it became a tradition for Black families in Washington, D.C.
Dairy cows test positive for bird flu, but officials say risk to public is low
Bird flu has been detected in cattle in several states. Its believed to be the first time the disease has infected dairy cows.
Michigan expected to decriminalize compensated surrogacy
Michigan is the last state to criminally ban using a paid surrogate to have a child. Now that will change under a newly-passed law. Families will no longer have to leave the state or find other ways.