All Things Considered
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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.
Georgia president on balancing act of supporting Ukraine without antagonizing Russia
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, who the Georgian government is threatening to sue over her support for Ukraine.
More people are looking for hybrid or electric cars — but there aren't many options
by Scott Horsley
High gasoline prices are boosting demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles. But some customers shopping for hybrids or electric cars are turned off by the rising sticker prices and limited selection.
Moderna edges toward FDA emergency use authorization for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
by Rob Stein
Moderna says a low-dose version of its vaccine is safe and effective for kids, including those under age 6. The company plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.
At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music
For the crowds that have streamed across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland, they leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.
Biden heads to Europe this week, more sanctions against Russia on the table
by Tamara Keith
President Biden will travel to Brussels and Warsaw this week to meet with allies about support for Ukraine and their efforts to impose costs on Russia for invading Ukraine.
1 dead and homes destroyed after tornado hit New Orleans area last night
by Shalina Chatlani
Clean-up continues in New Orleans and a nearby suburb after a tornado moved through Tuesday night, destroying homes and killing one person.
Ketanji Brown Jackson finishes her testimony in Supreme Court confirmation hearings
by Domenico Montanaro
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson finishes her testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for her Supreme Court nomination.
March Madness: A look at this year's Sweet 16 teams
by Tom Goldman
March Madness is hitting a fever pitch, as only the last "Sweet 16" teams are left standing on the men's and women's brackets.
NATO and G7 leaders to meet in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine
by Jason Beaubien
Leaders of NATO and the G7 will hold an emergency summit in Brussels to talk about the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainian officials are hoping for more than speeches — they want weapons and sanctions.
In a shocking announcement, tennis superstar Ash Barty says she is retiring at age 25
In a shock to women's tennis fans, superstar Ash Barty says it's time "to put the rackets down," announcing her retirement at age 25.
The U.S. has assessed that Russia's military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and is promising to hold Russia to account.