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Natural gas is playing a major role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
One of the strongest levers the U.S. has against Moscow is sanctions against key Russian commodities, like oil and gas. Earlier this week, President Biden warned that includes a natural gas pipeline.
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On a new album, 'Heterosexuality,' Shamir tackles the trauma of being oneself
Shamir's new album, 'Heterosexuality,' confronts how the public viewed him back in 2014, when his debut single nearly made him a pop star at the age of 19.
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To reach peak inflation, how much longer do we have to go?
The latest inflation measurement for January is expected to show another sharp increase in consumer prices.
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McConnell breaks with RNC over its censure of 2 House Republicans
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House Republicans who serve on the panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
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Wendy Sherman leads the Biden administration's strategic dialogue with Russia
The Biden administration has sent Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on some tough assignments — from negotiating with Russian officials to visiting China.
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Russian warships move into the Black Sea for what Moscow calls naval drills
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Adm. Mike Mullen, ex-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the ships which Russia insists are part of pre-planned naval exercises. Is there more to it than that?
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After 1,229 years, a British pub is closing its doors
Guinness World Records lists Ye Olde Fighting Cocks as Britain's oldest pub. It's closing because of financial issues brought on by the pandemic. Owners say the pub could reopen under new management.
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3rd grader Dana Boone finds an innovative way to mark Black History Month
With the help of his mom, Dana Boone created the Periodic Table of Black History. Rather than elements, this table contains 90 Black history-makers, activists and innovators.
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Ohio rule allows for the possibility of redrawing congressional maps every 4 years
Ohio lawmakers are drawing up a new congressional district map after the previous attempt was ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court.
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No-knock warrants are under new scrutiny after fatal shooting in Minneapolis
No-knock warrants have been in steep decline since the height of the war on drugs, but the killing of a Black man in Minneapolis has raised questions about why police still insisted on the tactic.
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With streaming services and digital downloads, why would anyone buy cassette tapes?
Audio cassette tapes are selling well — even though they don't sound very good and they are not as retro cool as vinyl records.
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States are ending mask mandates. Is that a good idea for school students?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Annette Anderson of the Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy schools, about the implications as several states start rolling back mask mandates in schools.