How Russia rescued the ruble The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then it has been the top performing currency in the world. Paddy Hirsch
Ukraine president to speak at U.N. amid growing accusations of war crimes World leaders expressed outrage over reports of dead Ukrainian civilians — many of whom appear to have been executed — strewn about in Bucha, a city northwest of Kyiv. Dustin Jones
How will new partisan redistricting maps affect this year's midterm elections? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, about the current redistricting cycle, which he calls "one of the most aggressive in the country's history."
Senators reach $10 billion deal on COVID funds Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to expedite the vote to get the money approved by Congress before the Easter break. Susan Davis
Pro-Putin leaders in Hungary and Serbia win reelection as Europe grapples with war Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban easily sailed to victory against a coalition of political opponents from the left and right, while Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic won a second term. Joe Hernandez
Trevor Reed's family says he's back in a Russian prison hospital but not getting care Reed's family says he has tuberculosis symptoms and lost 7 pounds in five days during a hunger strike. They are calling for the Biden administration to help bring the Marine veteran home. Rachel Treisman
Is the pandemic still an emergency? Much of the state's covid response stems from Governor Inslee's emergency powers. But two years on, some say the emergency is over and it's time to give them up. KUOW's Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins explains why it won't be easy. Clare McGrane
The White House has hired its first full-time ASL interpreters As a result, any time an administration new conference is held, TV viewers can see someone on the right-hand side interpreting in American Sign Language for the deaf community.
Jen Psaki leaving the White House for MSNBC this spring The White House press secretary is expected to serve as a pundit and host a show on the network's streaming platform. She's the second Biden administration official jumping to MSNBC recently. David Folkenflik
Jared Kushner provided 'helpful' details to the Jan. 6 committee, a panel member says Donald Trump's son-in-law and a former senior White House adviser substantiated information and provided his own take on different reports on the Jan. 6 attack, Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria said. Claudia Grisales
