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Listen up! Here are the finalists of the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge

The 2,400 podcast submissions for NPR's contest offer a rare glimpse into the minds of young people.

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Taliban declares women and girls must cover up from head to toe in public

The Taliban in Afghanistan have instructed that women cover up in public from head to toe, including their faces. NPR correspondent Diaa Hadid has been talking to women affected by the change.

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First Lady Jill Biden visits Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia

First Lady Jill Biden visited Romania and is spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia today.

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Sunday Puzzle: Bearing arms

Jennifer Snyder plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

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Almost half of the states plan to ban or limit abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Ayesha Rascoe talks with David Cohen, law professor at Drexel University, about potential conflicts between states should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

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At least 50 people have been killed in an airstrike on a school in eastern Ukraine

And in Mariupol, women, children and elderly civilians have been evacuated from the steel mill. Officials continue to work on humanitarian corridors for the rest of the city.

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'The New York Times' can't shake the cloud over a 90-year-old Pulitzer Prize

In 1932, The New York Times' Walter Duranty won a Pulitzer for stories defending Soviet policies that led to the deaths of millions of Ukrainians. The Times disavows his work but not the prize.

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Tennessee passes bill that protects oil and gas industry

Tennessee is poised to let gas and oil companies build new infrastructure without local interference. It comes after activists helped stop a pipeline through Black neighborhoods in Memphis.

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Fred Savage is fired from 'The Wonder Years' over allegations of misconduct

Savage was dropped as executive producer and director of the rebooted series after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, the show's production company said.

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Horse racing is on the cusp of major changes in the U.S. after years of scandal

A newly formed regulatory authority for horse racing is introducing new standards for the sport. Some stakeholders are pushing back.

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One of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery spoke with the DA several times

The day after the shooting, then-District Attorney Jackie Johnson placed a call to Greg McMichael, a retired investigator for her office.

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Families of Ukrainian soldiers in the Mariupol steel plant plead for an evacuation

In the catacombs of a steel plant in Mariupol, Ukrainian soldiers stage a last stand against Russian occupation as their wives plead with aid groups to evacuate them along with civilians.

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The Philippines will elect a new leader Monday

Voters in the Philippines go to the polls Monday for that country's presidential elections. We take a look at the last days of the campaign there.

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Your guide to a successful Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day weekend. Prepare to make the day special with NPR's handy guide — filled with reads, listens and gift ideas that celebrate the highs and lows of parenthood.

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Abortion-rights groups see a surge in donations after Roe v. Wade leak

Abortion-rights advocates have seen an outpouring of support since the Supreme Court's draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade became public. Some groups said they raised record amounts.

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Texas' abortion law led some to get abortion pills in Mexico, with grim consequences

Since Texas passed its anti-abortion law, more and more women have been getting abortion pills at unregulated pharmacies in Mexican border towns — where they are freely sold without a prescription.

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At a high school, the song 'No One is Alone' becomes about a teacher lost to COVID

English teacher Bobby Texel remembers his coworker Dennis DeCarlo, a woodshop teacher at Pompton Lakes High School in New Jersey. Dennis and Bobby worked together for years on the school's musicals.

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Alabama judge considers whether to block new ban on gender-affirming care for youth

A federal judge in Alabama continues hearing arguments on the state's ban on gender affirming care for trans youth. He could rule as early as Friday. The law goes into effect on Sunday.

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Critics blame WNBA for Brittney Griner's absence, since she went to Russia for money

A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.

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Middle East expert weighs in on string of prison releases in Egypt

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Mirette Mabrouk, founding director of the Egypt program at the Middle East Institute, about the recent string of political prisoner releases in Egypt.

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Beware, new student loan borrowers: Interest rates are about to jump

Student loan interest rates reset every May. This year, they're on the rise.

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The status of Iran nuclear deal talks

For weeks, talks between world powers and Iran over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled — partly because of the war in Ukraine. But they're still a priority and could go either way.

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Brooke Shields is aging in the public eye — and she wants to talk about it

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actress, writer and entrepreneur Brooke Shields about her effort to embrace aging and how she's trying to help other women do the same.

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What's a good word for the welcome given to Ukrainian refugees in Europe? 'Generous'

That's how Paul Spiegel characterizes the reception — and medical services — offered by European nations. He spent 7 weeks on the scene for the World Health Organization to assess the situation.

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First Lady Jill Biden head to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees

First Lady Jill Biden is departing on a trip to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees, as well as U.S. personnel in the region. It's her most high-profile endeavor since her husband took office.

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