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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.
Once strangers, 2 Afghan refugees resettle in the U.S. together
by Nirvani Williams - New England Public Media
Two women, strangers when they fled their respective homes in Afghanistan last year, are now making a new life together in Massachusetts.
Western enablers help Russian oligarchs hide their wealth
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Spencer Woodman of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Oscars 2022: What to watch for
by Mandalit del Barco
A look at potential history-making moments at tonight's Academy Awards ceremony.
Under Putin's media crackdown, Russian journalists flee to Turkey
by Peter Kenyon
Two Russian journalists talk about how they had to flee suddenly to Turkey amid the crackdown on press freedoms at home.
Epidemiologist answers questions about the infectious omicron BA.2 variant
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage about the BA.2 COVID-19 variant and how people should be thinking about yet another new phase of the pandemic.
On Poland visit, Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power'
by Tamara Keith
In a speech in Poland, President Biden directed tough language at Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its second month.
In 'Biohacked' podcast, at-home genetics tests rewrite family history
NPR's Danielle Kutrzleben speaks with T.J. Raphael and Amber Van Moessner, the team behind the podcast Biohacked: Family Secrets, which puts a spotlight on the donor conception industry.
Life Kit: How to keep long-distance friendships strong
by Kavitha George
Experts share their tips on the best ways to maintain your far-flung friendships.
The latest from Ukraine: New strikes on Lviv
by Jason Beaubien
In Ukraine, Russian missile strikes hit cities across the country, including the western city of Lviv near the border with Poland.
Russia puts the strength of NATO alliance to the test
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Richard Haass of the Council of Foreign Relations about how the conflict in Ukraine challenges the systems created after World War II to preserve world peace.
Near Russian-controlled areas of Georgia, people are watching what happens in Ukraine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports from the boundary line of the Russian-controlled area in northern Georgia, which saw heavy fighting during the 2008 Russian invasion.