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The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors group
by Eleanor Beardsley
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo. Its members are survivors of the August 1945 U.S. nuclear bomb attacks on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Asia policy expert says China support to Russia could alter U.S.-China relations
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Australian Prime Minister and current president of the Asia Society Kevin Rudd about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting the U.S.-China relationship.
Deputy Secretary of State Sherman on Ukraine latest and talks between China and U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine and U.S. aid to the country.
Refugees from other wars see themselves in fleeing Ukrainians
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with people about the experience of being a refugee, how fleeing their home country has affected their life and what life is like now.
School bus routes may soon be cut or combined as the cost to refuel buses spikes
by Jill Kaufman
Fluctuating fuel prices are hitting the school bus industry hard. Some districts lock in fuel prices for multiple years, and others pay as you go. There's pain and uncertainty all around.
This Lebanese university gives senior citizens a chance to go back to school
The University for Seniors in Beirut, Lebanon, gives older students the chance to remain active and engaged as they age. The program's director says the vision is to portray a positive image of aging.
Better ventilation means healthier students, but many schools can't afford to upgrade
by Maria Godoy
The better the air quality in schools, the better students do academically and healthier they are. Improving air quality is expensive, so advocates hope money set aside under the Biden Plan will help.
Being vaccinated reduces the chances of long COVID, the latest research shows
by Will Stone
Many who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are worried an infection may lead to long COVID. The latest research shows that can happen, but the chance is much lower among those who're vaccinated.
March Madness is back, and it looks more normal than it has in 3 years
by Tom Goldman
March Madness, the NCAA's men's and women's basketball tournaments, returns to normal as fans are back at full capacity. But the celebration may be tempered by sobering world events.