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Politics
Supreme Court blocks creation of 2nd majority-Black congressional district in Alabama
The U.S. Supreme Court edged toward a further erosion of the Voting Right act Monday, blocking for now a second majority-Black congressional district in Alabama for the 2022 election.
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Politics
What Germany, France and Britain are doing to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine
NPR correspondents in Berlin, Paris and London talk about escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
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National
The head of the Islamic State Militant Group is dead. Here's what that means for ISIS
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Charles Lister of the Middle East Institute about what the U.S. strike in Syria Wednesday night means for the future of ISIS.
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National
Jay Williams of 'The Limits' talks about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL
In a historic move, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racial discrimination in hiring, sham interviews for coaching positions and more.
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National
What the history of U.S. sanctions can tell us about their sway on the Ukraine crisis
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with assistant professor of history at Cornell, Nicholas Mulder, on the history of U.S. sanctions and the role they're playing now in the tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
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Movies
Sex, alcohol and the other reasons Netflix's 1st Arabic language film faces criticism
Netflix's first original Arabic language film has caused some off-camera controversy because of its depictions of alcohol use, adultery, infidelity and other issues some viewers consider immoral.
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National
Contact tracing may look different from the pandemic's start, but it's still useful
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lorna Thorpe, director of epidemiology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, on the benefits and disadvantages of contact tracing at this pandemic phase.
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Arts & Life
Remembering trailblazing fashion designer Thierry Mugler, dead at 73
French fashion designer Thierry Mugler reshaped the fashion world, centering wildly inventive concepts and creating space for queer voices. On Sunday, he died at the age of 73.
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Politics
How the Ukraine crisis could reset the global balance of power
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gideon Rachman of 'The Financial Times' about how China and Russia could leverage the Ukraine crisis to reduce U.S. influence around the world and reset the world order.
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Sports
The big wins, losses and off-court drama you may have missed from the Australian Open
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Washington Post sports reporter Liz Clarke to get an update on the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2022.