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After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree

The military alliance is publicly committed to preserving Ukraine's independence. But discussions on how to reach that goal are quietly contentious.

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Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated

A slim majority of respondents in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll say the debt ceiling should be raised. But they split on whether to cut programs or raise taxes to reduce the national debt.

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She's Ukrainian-American. Her relatives are in Russia. Family group texts are awkward

For people who have family members on different sides of the war in Ukraine, it's been a long year of disagreeing, disbelieving and biting tongues.

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A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he's watching for now

Officials are monitoring the air and water in East Palestine, Ohio, since a train carrying chemicals derailed there. A local doctor tells us what he is seeing.

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Biden approval rating climbs as Trump sees falling support, poll finds

Poll shows majority of potential GOP primary voters would prefer someone other than Mr Trump as their nominee

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With layoffs, NPR becomes latest media outlet to cut jobs

NPR must lay off 10% of its workforce to address an advertising shortfall of about $30 million, CEO John Lansing says. Lansing says marketers are nervous about the economy.

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We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. Is it a mirage or reality?

The concept of a perma-long weekend is so attractive. But it's starting to feel like that mirage of an oasis in the desert. We're desperate for some relief but it always seems just out of reach.

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An explosion at an Ohio metal plant left 1 dead and 13 injured

The cause of the fatal explosion is still unclear. It scattered debris for hundreds of yards, damaged vehicles and caused a plume of smoke visible for miles.

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She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K

The iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals."

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Politicians say they'll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won't work

As fentanyl deaths soar, political pressure is growing to stop Mexican cartels that smuggle the drug. Experts on drug trafficking say trying to lock down the Mexican border is an impossible goal.

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Mac McClung dominated the NBA slam dunk comp. Shaq says he just saved the contest

The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard was the undisputed star of the night. In every round of the dunk contest, McClung bungeed his 6'2" frame up to the net with flourish.

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A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs

The term forecasters are using to describe the overall weather pattern is "anomalous" — for its unusual cold and warmth. In California, it could be the coldest storm in years.

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Hustle culture can wait. Here's why it can be good to be unproductive

Step away from the to-do list.

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There is a myth about mass migration to Europe. But some people do risk it all

The challenges facing Africa are real, but depending on who you talk to, the solution is either to risk it all for a better life in Europe or stay on the continent and fight for a better future there.

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Parents raise concerns as Florida bans gender-affirming care for trans kids

Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact.

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In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

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1 side owned slaves. The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals

In the U.S., what does it mean when a white family and a Black family share a last name — and one of their ancestors is a pioneer of Black history? How Black and white Woodsons became one family.

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After a year of war in Ukraine, all signs point to more misery with no end in sight

The first anniversary of the war arrives this week with few, if any, signs of a way out of the conflict. For the civilians caught in the crossfire, that means no discernible end to the suffering.

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A kid in Guatemala had a dream. Today she's a disease detective

Neudy Rojop made a girlhood pledge. When family members fell ill, she says she decided to become a nurse "so I could change my community for good."

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Twitter will limit uses of SMS 2-factor authentication. What does this mean for users?

Users who don't pay a fee for Twitter Blue within the next 30 days will lose SMS two-factor authentication. But there are ways to work around this without signing up for a Twitter subscription.

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The health care system rethinks obesity

Drugs are often unaffordable to those who need them.

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Did an F-22 shoot down an Illinois hobby group's small radio balloon?

A military spokesperson tells NPR that it's their understanding that the FBI has spoken to the hobbyist group in question.

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Risks for chemical spills are high, but here's how to protect yourself

The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. There are things people can do to better protect themselves from the hazards of chemical spills.

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Sound Advice: The NPR guide to student podcasting

NPR's Guide to Podcasting – everything from choosing a story to editing sound.

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Aid groups help Turkey-Syria quake survivors amid global crises and donor fatigue

Appeals for aid to Syria were falling short even before this month. Aid groups are trying to marshal more aid pledges while attention is still on the quakes, but the road to recovery will be long.

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