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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.
Ukrainians work to protect historic monuments from Russian bombs
by Lauren Frayer
Over half of Ukraine's UNESCO-protected monuments are in the western city of Lviv. To protect them, city officials are wrapping statues in fireproof material and hiding artifacts in bunkers.
Incarcerated producer finds purpose in running a radio station from prison
Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio is believed to be the first 24-hour radio station operated inside a prison. NPR's Michel Martin talks to one of the producers at the Limon Correctional Facility.
Do Russia's assaults on Ukraine amount to war crimes?
NPR's Michel Martin discusses the laws of war and whether those have evolved over time with Mark Drumbl, director of the Transnational Law Institute at the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
The making of the 'Lucy and Desi' documentary
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz about the new documentary "Lucy and Desi."
Ukrainians accuse Russia of attack meant to push Belarus into war
by Tim Mak
Ukrainians accused Russian fighters of entering Ukrainian airspace, then doubling back and striking a Belarusian town — what they say is a "provocation" meant to goad Belarus into entering the war.
U.S. gas prices hit record highs following sanctions on Russia
by Scott Horsley
Western sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have pushed up gas prices. Though the U.S. was not a big buyer of Russian oil, it's still subject to the whims of global energy markets.
Foreign investors want out of the economic crossfire, but can't exit Russian holdings
by David Gura
As wide-ranging sanctions cripple Russia's economy, many international investors have determined the country is no longer a place where they can invest their money.
With Biden's help, House Democrats are working to win over voters ahead of midterms
by Deirdre Walsh
President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to pump up lawmakers who are on the ballot this fall and are already getting an earful from constituents about higher costs for gas and groceries.
International and grassroots groups alike are working to get supplies into Ukraine
NPR's Ari Shapiro and Tim Mak look at humanitarian efforts in Poland and Ukraine, which involve major international organizations and small grass-roots groups to bring supplies into Ukraine.