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Hall-of-fame trainer Bob Baffert is banned from Saturday's Kentucky Derby
This year's Kentucky Derby features 20 thoroughbreds but it will be missing Bob Baffert, who has won the triple crown twice. He is suspended because of a series of failed drug tests by his horses.
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A StoryCorps love story: Twin waitresses caught the eyes of twin musicians
In this week's StoryCorps, twins married to twins talks about how they fell in love.
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The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children
Children in Ukraine are among the most at risk as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.
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Abortion law could soon be in the hands of states — creating new issues
NPR's A Martinez speaks with NYU Professor of Law Melissa Murray about efforts in some state by lawmakers to keep patients from seeking abortion care across state lines, and other issues.
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Lester Wright ran a meter for every year of his life at the Penn Relays
Wright completed the 100 meter dash in Philadelphian — the day after he turned 100. Asbury Park Press reports the centenarian competed against octogenarians, finished in 26 seconds and was not last.
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2,000-year-old bust from the Roman empire discovered in Texas thrift store
It's unknown how the bust, which was selling for $35, ended up at the store in Austin. Odds are it was originally taken from a German museum during World War II.
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Attacks persist on Ukrainian steel plant, where some people managed to flee
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Hanger of the International Committee of the Red Cross about efforts to escort civilians out of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
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Demands grow for a white officer in Michigan to be charged in Black motorist's death
Activists are calling for charges against Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya following a scuffle after a traffic stop.
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Overturning Roe v. Wade could erode other rights such as same-sex marriage
Democrats are warning that the draft opinion from Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade could threaten other rights rooted in privacy — including marriage and contraception.
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The Fed is rapidly unwinding its easy money policies to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by half a percentage point, as it escalates its fight against inflation.
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EU proposes a ban on Russian oil imports
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ben Cahill at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a European Union proposal to phase out imports of Russian oil and refined products.
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Evacuees who were holed up in a steel plant hope the others can get out
Evacuation efforts continue in Mariupol — even as Russian forces continue to shell the besieged Ukrainian city. Roughly 100 evacuees have now arrived in the city of Zaporizhzhia.