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'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes
A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.
Pence's future in the GOP after speaking out against Trump
by Claudia Grisales
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke out recently against his former boss, Donald Trump. The move raises questions about Pence's future in the GOP. His former aides are talking to the Jan. 6 panel.
Half of frozen Afghan funds will be aid for Afghans. The rest may go to 9/11 families
by Michele Kelemen
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan last month, the U.S. treasury department froze $7 billion in Afghan government funds. Now, the Biden administration has decided what it will do the money.
What it looks like in Inglewood, Calif., as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl
by Matt Dangelantonio
The Super Bowl is taking place in Southern California this weekend for the first time since 1993. The city of Inglewood is preparing for the massive sporting event in the midst of the pandemic.
Nicaragua has convicted more than a dozen opponents of President Daniel Ortega
In trials that sometimes last just a few hours, Nicaragua has been convicting political opponents of President Daniel Ortega, sending a chilling message about free expression.
White House says a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen within days
The White House is warning that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen within days, though U.S. officials don't believe a final decision has been made, or know the scope of a potential invasion.
Russian figure skater was allowed to compete in the Olympics despite failed drug test
by Brian Mann
A top Russian figure skater was allowed to compete despite testing positive for a banned substance before the Games. Kamila Valieva, age 15, helped Russia win the team event earlier this week.
Americans living in Ukraine question President Biden's warning to leave immediately
by Joanna Kakissis
President Biden has called on Americans in Ukraine to leave at once. But Americans there are questioning the urgency.
The FDA delays considering the Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under age 5
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration is has postponed releasing details about whether two low doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can protect kids ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Remembering tío Mel and tía Amalia, lost to COVID
Samuel Lorenzo Jimenez and Amalia Ruiz Martinez, known to their family as tío Mel and tía Amalia, died from COVID-19 in 2020. They are remembered by their niece and Amalia's brother.
CTE might be used as a legal defense more often as research into the disorder evolves
by Sacha Pfeiffer
Some people charged with assault and even murder have blamed CTE, a type of brain damage. The legal strategy is rare, but may become more common as research into the disease develops.
Jon Appleton, the composer who helped develop the digital synthesizer, is dead at 83
by Liam Elder-Connors
Jon Appleton, who helped develop the digital synthesizer, has died. He was an innovator in what he called "electro-acoustic music," using effects to reshape natural sounds and field recordings.
Ex-intelligence officer Fiona Hill says Putin is making 'hostage standoff demands'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Fiona Hill, former intelligence officer on Russia and Eurasian affairs and former National Security Council member, on the tensions between Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine.