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South Lebanon is the epicenter of Israel's new front
by Eyder Peralta
NPR reports from Marjayoun, close to the front lines in Israel's war with Hezbollah fighters. It’s where the Israeli military is conducting what it says are limited raids backed by air strikes.
Why the children's mental health crisis isn't new
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Judith Warner about the state of children's mental health in the United States, and what can be done to help kids cope in the wake of the pandemic.
Movie theater owners are optimistic about an industry return at this year's CinemaCon
by John Horn
Movie theater owners from around the country gathered in Las Vegas this week to strategize about how they can get audiences back in front of their big screens.
What the leaked Jan. 6 recordings say about democracy right now
Some Republicans are on the defensive about what they said or wrote privately after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NPR's Michel Martin discusses that with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.
Chinese authorities remain committed to 'zero COVID' lockdown policy
by John Ruwitch
China's policy can include imposing massive lockdowns on cities like Shanghai where outbreaks are detected.
U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.
Election denialism beliefs animate some GOP candidates in Michigan
Michigan was a focal point in Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service tells NPR's Ailsa Chang that election misinformation still looms large there.
A Palestinian-Syrian chef's cookbook invites people to see any meal as a celebration
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with chef Reem Assil about her debut cookbook Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora.
Encore: Why you feel so guilty when you're not working
by Celeste Headlee
For millions of people, working from home has not meant working fewer hours. A recent episode of NPR's Life Kit focuses on how to get more rest.
Consumers spent more than expected in March, which is helping with economic recovery
by Scott Horsley
Consumer spending grew more than expected in March, continuing to drive the economic recovery. Wages are also climbing, which could feed higher inflation.
Afghans unite in demanding that the Taliban let girls attend secondary school
by Diaa Hadid
Afghans are protesting the Taliban's ban on girls attending secondary school, including a surprising cohort: pro-Taliban clerics.