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People in Ukraine pay close attention to Putin's speech on Victory Day
Russia celebrates Victory Day to mark the end of World War II. The day is being marked completely different in Ukraine. A lot of people are sheltering indoors after Russia invaded its neighbor.
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Russia's Victory Day takes on added significance because of the crisis in Ukraine
Victory Day is Russia's biggest holiday, marking the end of World War Two. In a speech in Red Square, President Vladimir Putin used the occasion to justify his attack on Ukraine.
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Firefighters in Germany had to open a safe where school tests were stored
In a high school in Germany, students were preparing to take an exam when something miraculous happened. Teachers were unable to open a safe containing the tests. Firefighters were called to help.
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A Washington state woman and her cat are $125,000 richer
Anna Danieli won a settlement after Miska, her cat, was accused of trespassing and taunting other pets for years. Miska had racked up more than 30 violations and $30,000 in fines.
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John Lee, a Beijing loyalist, is elected Hong Kong's next leader
Hong Kong's former security chief John Lee was elected as the city's next chief executive, replacing Carrie Lam. He was the only candidate on the ballot.
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First lady Jill Biden spent part of Mother's Day in Ukraine
First lady Jill Biden made an unannounced stop in Ukraine on Sunday during a tour of Eastern Europe. She met with Ukraine's first lady, who made her first public appearance since the war began.
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Finalists from Ukraine will compete virtually in an international science fair
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with students from Ukraine who are finalists in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
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An upcoming Supreme Court ruling may disproportionately impact on people of color
If the Supreme Court over turns Roe versus Wade, it would trigger abortion bans and restrictions in 26 states. But the ruling will most impact poor people and communities of color.
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Fashion and beauty inspiration can come from anywhere — even Cup Noodles
The instant ramen brand has announced it's releasing a makeup collection inspired by the noodles. The collection includes a pigment palette with shades like Diced Carrots, Teriyaki and Spicy Chili.
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A farm hand in Kenya alerts authorities about a stray lion
After an investigation, it was discovered the lion was harmless. It turns out that it was a shopping bag tucked in a hedge. The bag had a realistic image of a lion's head on it.
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Russians wreak havoc on Ukrainian farms, mining fields and stealing equipment
Ukraine is one of the world's biggest producers of wheat, corn and sunflower oil. Officials say 30% of farmland is now occupied or unsafe. "My fields were destroyed by the shelling," one farmer says.
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Colorado recently enacted a new abortion rights law
As more states impose tougher abortion restrictions, NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado — a state that seeks to be a refuge for people seeking reproductive care.