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El Salvador's fight against gang violence came at the cost of civil rights
It's been nearly a year since El Salvador's state of exception began. The effort to crack down on gangs has been hugely popular with the public there, but it has also come at a huge human cost.
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Mexico's ex-public security head is convicted in the U.S. of taking cartel bribes
A jury in New York has found a former Mexican law enforcement official guilty of taking millions of dollars in bribes from a notorious drug cartel.
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The stories of Ukrainian citizens who formed espionage cells to help liberate Kherson
The southern port of Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. Despite deep ties to Russia, an army of citizen spies helped to liberate the city in November.
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After East Palestine disaster, Buttigieg calls for stronger railroad safety rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has accused freight rail operator Norfolk Southern of putting profits in front of human lives. This follows strong criticism of Buttigieg from Republicans.
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Biden marks anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a speech in Warsaw
Biden spoke near this same site 11 months ago at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As the war drags on, he's back -to boost the morale of NATO and make a plea for the fight to continue.
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We all know the debate about pineapple on pizza — but what about pickles?
A review of pizza trends by delivery app Slice has new data. The report predicts that pickles — most often served on pizzas topped with garlic sauce — will continue to grow in popularity.
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New Mexico may become the first state to have an official aroma
A bill would make "green chilis roasting in the fall" its signature scent. A state fiscal report says the move might increase tourism to New Mexico by drawing visitors away from Colorado.
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To be a happier worker, exercise your social muscle
The pandemic spotlighted the connection between work and well-being. A way to boost happiness at work is stronger connections with colleagues. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 18, 2023.)
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President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.
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Jedi mastery was on full display in France, where lightsaber dueling is a sport
France hosted 60 Jedi apprentices in a lightsaber dueling championship over the weekend. Lightsaber dueling is recognized in France as an official sport.
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Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, is in hospice care at his Georgia home
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to biographer E. Stanly Godbold, Jr. about Jimmy Carter's influence both in and after the White House. Godbold has written two biographies on Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
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Millions who qualify for SNAP food assistance are about to lose their benefits
Millions of Americans next month will see a decrease in federal food assistance. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that were boosted during the pandemic are going away.