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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 13)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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This musician helps homesick Ukrainians feel a little more at home in Poland

Ukrainian musician Roman Panchenko spends his days singing to crowds at Warsaw's Castle Square. It's an act of protest and solidarity on behalf of his home country.

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A low-income energy-efficiency program gets $3.5B boost, but leaves out many in need

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act adds the funds over the next five years to help Americans save on energy their bills. But many of homes are in such poor condition they do not qualify.

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Maryland and Virginia governors urge DOJ to tighten security outside justices' homes

The Republican governors are asking for federal law enforcement to take the lead in protecting the justices in the weeks and months ahead as protests continue.

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Kansas man finds a mythical-looking ax with a root for a handle in his front yard

Kansas man discovers a peculiar ax with a root for a handle in his front yard.

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This is how many lives could have been saved with COVID vaccinations in each state

A large share of the nearly 1 million people who died of COVID in the U.S. may have lived if they'd gotten vaccinated. A new analysis shows how many lives could have been saved across the country.

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Housing costs skyrocket as SpaceX expands in Texas city

SpaceX plans to launch rockets near Brownsville, Texas, and send the first person to Mars from there. Seven years after breaking ground, residents say the only thing skyrocketing is housing prices.

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COMIC: One Sioux chef's attempt to reclaim Native American cuisine

When it comes to North American cuisine, Indigenous foods don't typically come to mind. Chef Sean Sherman is changing that by serving food that celebrates and preserves his ancestors' Lakota cooking.

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COVID took many in the prime of life, leaving families to pick up the pieces

In the U.S., people of color have been more likely to die at younger ages, especially among lower-income communities. That's had a ripple effect on finances, education and physical and mental health.

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In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption.

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Supremacy movements unite over abortion restriction, though for different reasons

The evolution of the anti-abortion coalition in the U.S. has long been a shared project of supremacist movements. Though they have shared a goal of overturning Roe, they have different agendas.

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Many know how George Floyd died. A new biography centers on how he lived

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa about their new book, His Name is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.

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Russia may become the only non-NATO nation in the Arctic, sparking fears of conflict

For decades, Russia and other nations collaborated on scientific and environmental issues in the Arctic. Now, there's concern that Finland and Sweden joining NATO could spark a military buildup there.

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McConnell defends Supreme Court on abortion, says impact will be 'a wash' in midterms

Senate's top Republican says the Supreme Court's role is to protect basic rights, even when majorities are in favor of something else. "That happens all the time."

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McConnell defends Supreme Court on abortion, says issue will be 'a wash' in midterms

Senate's top Republican says the Supreme Court's role is to protect basic rights, even when majorities are in favor of something else. "That happens all the time."

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Has Tucker Carlson created the most racist show in the history of cable news?

The NY Times did an exhaustive survey of the Fox News host's broadcasts. Reporter Nicholas Confessore says Carlson's show is based on ideas that were once "caged in a dark corner of American life."

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Good Samaritans save a driver having a medical issue at a busy intersection

When a driver experienced a medical episode and was drifting into an intersection, people around her sprang into action and saved everyone on the road from a potentially life-threatening crash.

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U.S. inmates condemned to die are spending more time on death row

Research shows the average time between sentencing and execution has increased by two-thirds in the past 20 years.

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Las Vegas struggles with rising violence in schools

The nation's fifth largest school district has seen a jump in violent incidents since returning from 15 months of virtual-only classes.

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Abortion-rights activists are targeting Supreme Court justices' homes. That's fine by me

Before we delve into the ethics of peacefully protesting in front of a Supreme Court justice's home, I'd like to remind you about some of the havoc wrought by abortion foes after the court legalized abortion in 1973.

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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?

The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.

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Rising home prices are leading to fears of a new housing bubble

Home prices are up 30% in the past year in some cities. Many people wonder if we're in another housing bubble. Some economists think prices could fall in places where homes are especially overvalued.

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A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory

Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.

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If Roe is reversed, Indigenous people see even more barriers to body sovereignty

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Pauly Denetclaw, correspondent with Indian Country Today, about her reporting on the what it will mean for Indigenous people if Roe v. Wade'is overturned.

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Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.

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