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Encore: 'Don't Stop Believin'' goes on and on, because we need it to
Cheesy, inspiring and enormously popular, Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" is a song which became an American Anthem long after it was released.
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Abortion restrictions may tighten, when many already struggle to access the procedure
Abortion could be further restricted later this year when the Supreme Court is expected to decide whether to overturn Roe v. Wade. For many, there are already barriers to accessing the procedure.
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Encore: Eat your feelings — and cook them, too, with these new catharsis cookbooks
A lot has been said about the joy of cooking, but what about the fury? A host of new cookbooks right now aim to help cooks pound, grate and shred their feelings about the state of the world.
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After 10 days in office, Virginia Gov. Youngkin is facing blowback over new policies
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is pushing a conservative agenda including banning masks in schools, firing professors and urging parents to report critical race theory.
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Encore: Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit
According to therapist Anastasia Locklin, procrastinating isn't a sign of laziness. It's your inner critic come to life. In this episode, she explains how you can kick the habit.
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How the Ukraine crisis could reset the global balance of power
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gideon Rachman of 'The Financial Times' about how China and Russia could leverage the Ukraine crisis to reduce U.S. influence around the world and reset the world order.
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Mexico has become a world leader of gender equality in politics
In Mexico, half of Congress is now female and seven of the country's 32 governors are women. This is partly due to changing attitudes but also to federally mandated gender equality laws.
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The military is now in charge of the West African country of Burkina Faso
In Western Africa, a military coup has removed Burkina Faso's democratically elected president from office.
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Some NATO allies are sending military aid to Ukraine
President Biden let slip that the allies are not all on the same page regarding the standoff between Russia and Ukraine. Indeed, some are already rushing weapons to Ukraine. Others are holding back.
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The big wins, losses and off-court drama you may have missed from the Australian Open
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Washington Post sports reporter Liz Clarke to get an update on the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2022.
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Like a "Bat Out of Hell"
The nearly 10-minute long song "Bat Out of Hell" opens the classic album by the late singer Meat Loaf. Music academics Elizabeth Wollman and Emily Gale take a close look at the epic track.
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Children's librarians announce the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals
America's librarians announce their top children's book picks virtually on Monday. Among the honors they're awarding are the 2021 Newbery and Caldecott medals.