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Episodes
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The cross examination of Michael Cohen at Trump's N.Y. criminal trial continues
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former New York Assistant Attorney General Adam Pollock about Michael Cohen's testimony in the ongoing hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.
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2 of America's biggest antagonists to meet: Russia and China's presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a state visit this week. The invitation from his Chinese counterpart marks the first international trip of Putin's new term.
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Communities are evacuated as wildfire season gets underway in Canada
Wildfires have forced evacuations in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas are seeing poor air quality due to smoke.
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3 inmates agree to plea deal in the killing of mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rich Schapiro of NBC News, about the three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger reaching plea deals with prosecutors.
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Biden to raise tariffs on Chinese goods from electric vehicles to semiconductors
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about the Biden's administration's decision to raise tariffs on certain Chinese goods.
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Russian troops press toward Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv
Ukraine says it is struggling to contain a new Russian offensive in a northeastern border region. Its army is short on troops and ammunition. How has Russia gained momentum in this war?
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Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn has died at 78
An accomplished solo artist, Sanborn was also known for his collaborations with other musicians including: Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and David Bowie.
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Marie Fowler, 83, becomes Howard University's oldest doctoral graduate
Fowler earned her doctoral degree in ministry over the weekend. She already has her bachelors and two masters but wasn't sure at her age she could manage the work. She stayed the course.
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Israeli strikes on aid convoys are not unusual, Human Rights Watch says
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks talks to Belkis Wille of Human Rights Watch, which examines casualties among aid workers in Gaza. She says there have been at least eight strikes on convoys and shelter homes.
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Latest women's pro hockey league shows signs of eclipsing other attempts
The Professional Women's Hockey League is nearing the end of its first season. Past women's hockey leagues have failed. Will the PWHL survive?
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How long have blue jeans been around? Paintings show they were worn in the 1600s
An exhibition opening this month in Paris will feature 17th-century paintings that show Italian peasants wearing the blue fabric.
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India's ruling party is accused of incitement against Muslim minority
The Hindu nationalist BJP is increasing its anti-Muslim rhetoric as the country's elections heat up.