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Millions of acres of Ukraine's farmland are going unplowed this year
by Geoff Brumfiel
The war in Ukraine has forced farmers to abandon millions of acres of the nation's most fertile farmland.
Syrian author Khaled Khalifa, a titan of contemporary Arabic literature, dies at 59
Celebrated Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa died at age 59 in Damascus. An important figure in contemporary Arabic literature, he was known for his outspoken nature and proclivity to critique power.
Graphic novelist Daniel Clowes makes his otherworldly return in 'Monica'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with graphic novelist Daniel Clowes about his much anticipated newest work, Monica.
HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion, federal officials reveal
by Alexis Marshall
Federal officials told 16 states that they've been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. Tennessee State University had the biggest loss.
Biden said he'd stop building the border wall, but is now going ahead on one piece
President Biden pledged to stop work on the wall on the southern border. But this week, his administration said it's moving forward on a piece of it.
Matt Gaetz is drawing ire from his colleagues — but he's as popular as ever back home
by Greg Allen
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has cemented his place as political disruptor. His far-right priorities, Trump allegiance and attitude have won him little support in Congress — but big support back home.
Researchers want to see through the eyes of baby turtles
by Benjamin Payne
To figure out what baby turtles see when they hatch, researchers in Georgia are collecting images from their point of view.
Remembering Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus
Juana Summers talks to WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout about the legacy of Chicago Bears player Dick Butkus, who has died at the age of 80.
How the war in Ukraine impacted David McCloskey's Russia spy thriller
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David McCloskey, whose new spy versus spy novel Moscow X is about a CIA officer scheming to recruit a Russian intelligence officer — and vice versa.
Ex-campaign treasurer for George Santos pleads guilty to felony charges
by Brian Mann
Congressman George Santos' former campaign treasurer is pleading guilty to felon charges. She said she filed false campaign reports on behalf of Santos, who separately faces 13 felony charges.