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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Advocates fret Ukraine war will overshadow Afghans trying to flee their country
by Steve Walsh
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the U.S. are still desperately seeking an exit. Advocates worry that they'll be forgotten as the world focuses on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
How Pakistan's political standoff will affect U.S. interests in the region
Pakistan has been plunged into political crisis after Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved parliament ahead of a vote on a no-confidence motion in which he was widely expected to lose.
Senate panel to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination
NPR's A Martinez speaks with SCOTUSblog reporter Amy Howe about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's possible influence on the high court, if the full Senate votes to confirm her this week.
Viktor Orban claims a 4th term and extends his autocratic rule in Hungary
by Rob Schmitz
Hungary's prime minister declared victory in Sunday's national elections — claiming a mandate for a fourth term as a partial vote count predicted a strong lead for his right-wing party.
Residents along the Texas Gulf Coast have spotted a flamingo on the run
by Sean Saldana
The flamingo is one of two pink birds that escaped a zoo in Kansas during a storm in 2005. Nicknamed Pink Floyd, the bird has been spotted along the Texas coast for several years.
Landowners in Iowa resist companies' plans to create carbon-capture pipelines
by Clay Masters
Three carbon capture pipelines have been proposed through five midwest states, but activists say proponents' claims of helping the ethanol industry and curbing climate change are wrong.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accuses the U.S. of trying to oust him
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's relations with the United States are being strained –- even further –- after the prime minister alleged that Washington is behind a conspiracy to remove him from power.
Weekly grassroots newspaper aims to buck Hungarian government propaganda
by Rob Schmitz
As Hungary gears up for Sunday's election, an organization called "print-it-yourself" is distributing single-sheet newspapers with what it says is fact-based news to counter disinformation.
As Ukraine and Russia meet again for talks, fighting continues in parts of Ukraine
Just days ago — during another round of peace talks — Russia said it would reduce its troop presence around the capital Kyiv. Ukrainians are skeptical that Russia is going to relieve pressure.