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A stranger noticed a woman's birthmark. It saved her life
"My Unsung Hero" from the team at Hidden Brain tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jackie Briggs' hero approached her at a health conference in 2006.
Russian troops left death and destruction behind in Borodyanka, Ukraine
All week, the world's attention has been focused on the death and destruction that's been discovered in towns north of Kyiv, after Russian forces withdrew. One of those towns: Borodyanka.
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees arrive at U.S.-Mexico Border
by Adrian Florido
Thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war have come to the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana, where immigration agents are letting them into the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.
Ukraine says a Russian missile hit a train station, killing at least 50
by Eyder Peralta
A Russian missile strike on a train station in Eastern Ukraine has left at least 50 dead. People in that part of the country are looking at how to prepare for further attacks.
Artem Chapeye, a writer fighting in Ukrainian army, on his love story for his country
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Artem Chapeye, author of the book The Ukraine, who is currently serving as a private in the army fighting for Ukraine.
Red Cross prepares for the worst in eastern Ukraine
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pascal Hundt, the head of delegation at the International Committee of the Red Cross in Ukraine, about helping evacuate and bringing aid to the country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about vaccine efficacy and second boosters
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, about the new study on vaccines and the current COVID-19 wave.
A long lost tape shows the artist Prince back when he was another kid in Minneapolis
As a child, the late artist Prince was interviewed about a teacher's strike in Minneapolis for a local news story. The rediscovered tape proves that even artists as big as Prince were kids once.
GOP Congressman Madison Cawthorn has ruffled feathers in his 1st term
by Steve Harrison
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn has drawn several Republican primary challengers in his western North Carolina district. How are voters there feeling about the controversial congressman?
Secret $6 million home has allies and critics skeptical of BLM foundation's finances
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sean Campbell of Columbia's Journalism School about his report detailing how Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation bought a $6 million home with donation funds.
A look at whether the sanctions on Russia are actually working
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Daleep Singh, White House Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics, about the latest round of sanctions imposed on Russia.
Ukrainian mayor describes being held hostage by Russian soldiers
by Eleanor Beardsley
The Mayor of a Ukrainian town who was briefly taken hostage by Russian forces has emerged in France. He talks about what it was like being held by Russian soldiers and why he thinks he was released.