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Arts & Life Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. Terry Gross
World Morning news brief European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck, China's Xi hosts Putin and Modi at high-profile summit, how workers are doing in the second Trump administration. Steve Inskeep
Sports Sportswriter Jane Leavy discusses her new book on baseball, 'Make Me Commissioner' Sportswriter Jane Leavy discusses her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," with Morning Edition host and baseball megafan A Martinez. A Martínez
News outlets call for safety of journalists covering the war in Gaza Many news outlets, including NPR, are calling for the safety of journalists in Gaza. Jonathan Dagher of Reporters Without Borders talks about the deadliest conflict for journalists on record. Steve Inskeep
Health Influencers tout the benefits of creatine supplements. Is it healthy or all hype? Creatine supplements have long been popular among iron-pumping gym goers. Social media influencers tout the benefits of creatine for everything. Does the evidence support the hype? Maria Godoy
National Catholic leaders call for increased gun safety laws after Minnesota church shooting After a shooting at a church in Minnesota during a Mass for schoolchildren, Catholic officials are stepping up safety measures and calling for increased gun safety laws. Aleja Hertzler-McCain
World China's Xi hosts Putin and Modi at Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a high-profile summit with leaders from Russia, North Korea and India gathering among others in a challenge to U.S. influence. Steve Inskeep
World How Trump's high tariffs on Indian goods may impact the country's geopolitics NPR asks economist Devashish Mitra of Syracuse University where he thinks India's economic and geopolitical relationships will go after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Leila Fadel
Business Korean skincare industry expected to be hit hard by end of 'de minimus' exemption On Friday, the "de minimis" exemption ended -- meaning that imports worth $800 or less won't be able to enter the country tax-free. One of the industries bracing for the impacts is Korean skincare. Megan Jamerson
World An earthquake devastates eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. The Associated Press