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Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
by Leila Fadel
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
A new U.K. leader could ease political chaos, but economic fixes will be harder
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about what a new U.K. prime minister may mean for Britain's economy and beyond.
Rishi Sunak leads the race to become the U.K.'s next prime minister
The former treasury chief was runner-up to Liz Truss in the contest to replace scandal-plagued Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and prime minister. Truss quit after a turbulent 45-day term.
Astronaut Nicole Mann took her dreamcatcher to the International Space Station
In Native American traditions, dreamcatchers protect people in their sleep. As the first Native American woman in space, Mann credits hers with protecting her in missions to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bosnian woman celebrated her 100th birthday with an exhibition of her artwork
At the age of 87, Nada Rudan discovered a new skill: painting. The centenarian who survived World War II and the siege of Sarajevo in the 90s, says she does not consider herself a "true artist."
Many older workers retired after the pandemic gave them time to rethink priorities
by Andrea Hsu
Older workers have not returned to the workforce at the same rate as the under-55 set. Many college-educated older workers in particular are financially secure enough to retire.
Many products by the largest food firms are considered unhealthy, research shows
by Allison Aubrey
Two new reports paint a dismal picture of nutrition in the U.S. One finds about 70% of products sold by the largest food companies are unhealthy. Investor groups are pushing for change.
For Democrats to keep control of the Senate, New Hampshire race is a must win
by Deirdre Walsh
Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan won her last race by 1,000 votes. This time she's facing a stronger than expected challenge from a far-right candidate stressing the impact of inflation.
Haiti is dealing with multiple crises. Is international intervention the answer?
Haiti is experiencing high levels of gang violence, crime, poverty and disease that has intensified since last year's assassination of the president.
Jury selection to begin in the Trump Organization's tax evasion trial
by Ilya Marritz
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former President Trump's family business. The Trump Organization is accused of evading taxes by compensating employees through off-the-books benefits.
Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a sexual assault trial in Los Angeles
Opening statements are set to start Monday in Los Angeles in Harvey Weinstein's latest trial. This time, the disgraced movie producer is facing 11 counts of sexual assault.
China's Xi Jinping embarks on his third, 5-year term as Communist Party boss
Xi Jinping has emerged from China's Communist Party congress with virtually unchecked power. What will five more years of Xi mean for China and the U.S.?
Morning news brief
Boris Johnson drops out of the U.K. prime minister race. Harvey Weinstein faces a sexual assault trial in Los Angeles. Despite chaos in Port-au-Prince, Haitians don't want outside intervention.