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Diplomatic talks continue over Ukraine. Will there be a Biden-Putin Summit?
Russian military exercises are extended even as diplomatic efforts continue. The White House says President Biden is willing to meet with Putin "in principle" as long as Russia doesn't invade Ukraine.
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How do you mark a milestone birthday? How about with a tattoo
In March, Gloria Weberg is turning 100 and to commemorate the birthday, she's getting another tattoo — something she has been doing each decade since turning 80.
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For $500 you can buy 1 of Michael Jordan's partially smoked cigars
According to the online auction house taking bids, the cigar was picked up last fall by a fan claiming to have retrieved it after Michael Jordan placed it in an ash tray.
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Closing arguments are next in the hate crimes trial over Arbery's death
Closing arguments are expected to start Monday in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men, who were convicted in state court for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery nearly two years ago.
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Transgender swimmer's participation on women's team ignites fairness debate
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas' record-breaking season represents a larger struggle: the argument over whether transgender women should be allowed to compete on women's teams.
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Pa. Supreme Court is about to rule on the state's congressional district map
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is deliberating what the state's congressional map should look like. The verdict may decide whether Republicans or Democrats have the edge in November's midterm elections.
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Julia Cameron's 'Seeking Wisdom' goes deeper than 'The Artist's Way'
When author Julia Cameron first got sober, she was told to pray. In her new book, Seeking Wisdom, Cameron writes about the connection of spirituality and creativity, and her own creative recovery.
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The White House still believes that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Daniel Fried, a former U.S. ambassador to Poland, about President Biden agreeing to meet with Russia's Putin "in principle," as long as Russia does not invade Ukraine.
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Morning news brief
Biden agrees to a tentative meeting with Putin to discuss Ukraine. Closing arguments to begin in the hate crimes trial against Ahmaud Arbery's killers. Doctors urge people to resume preventive care.
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A doping scandal involving a 15-year-old skater entangles the Beijing Olympics
NPR's A Martinez talks with International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound about ethics at the Olympics, anti-doping rules and the participation of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
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It was a normal day in a Louisiana State University dining hall, until it wasn't
A racoon fell from the ceiling. Within seconds, chaos ensued — with people running out of the cafeteria and jumping on tables. Animal control was called and they managed to capture the racoon.
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If Disney movies and theme parks aren't enough for you, what about living there?
Disney has announced plans to build entire neighborhoods, starting in California's Coachella Valley. Disney cast members will operate the community associations.