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Critics of Mexico's new electoral law changes say democracy is under attack
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Leila Miller, a reporter for the Los Angles Times, about Mexico's new election law changes that critics say severely undermine the country's democracy.
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Taiwan marks the 76th anniversary of the start of the 228 Massacre
One of Taiwan's darkest moments in history began in a radio station. Remembering that history is now even more complicated.
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Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China
There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S.
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Experts say even trivial info that high-altitude balloons gather can be valuable
China has been quietly upgrading its ability to float balloons in "near space," which means they can be used for intelligence gathering and to improve hypersonic weapons systems.
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine, allies levied more than 11,000 sanctions on Russia
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rachel Ziemba of the Center for a New American Security about sanctions which have failed to dramatically weaken Russia's economy, and its ability to finance the war.
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You could own the hot dog hands from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'
Almost every piece of multiverse memorabilia from the movie is up for auction until March 2. Proceeds go to the Laundry Workers Center, the Asian Mental Health Project and the Transgender Law Center.
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Energy Department assessment: China lab leak was most likely the origin of COVID-19
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michael Gordon of The Wall Street Journal about a classified report indicating the Energy Department believes the COVID pandemic was likely caused by a lab leak in China.
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Switzerland's parliament is considering a retooling of Swiss neutrality
Switzerland is considering allowing its military hardware to be given to Ukraine. It would be a big change in policy for the traditionally neutral country.
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Hollywood has a new star — a bear that gets into a lost cocaine stash
Cocaine Bear came in second place and drew $23 million at the box office in its first weekend. The movie is based on a true story.
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Ukraine marks one year of war with defiance and trepidation
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago today. The mood in Ukraine is somber as residents mark the anniversary.
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Moscow observes a holiday honoring its armed forces one year after Russia invaded Ukraine
Today marks one year since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin shows no sign of backing down.
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One of the first Black teachers at a mostly white school recounts her challenges
We hear from a Black teacher who helped integrate a mostly white public school in Punta Gorda, Florida in 1970.