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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
Towns near Bakhmut are bracing for its possible fall
by Eleanor Beardsley
The fighting in Ukraine has been especially intense in the eastern Donbas region. Towns near the besieged city of Bakhmut are bracing. If it falls under Russian control, they know they could be next.
A Philly school helps its students to process — and speak out against — gun violence
by Aubri Juhasz | WHYY
Neighborhood gun violence can cause an undue burden on nearby schools. In Philadelphia, campuses are teaching how to speak out against the violence.
New Mayan discovery at an ancient site in Mexico is another clue into their past
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with University of Texas professor David Stuart about a recent Mayan discovery in southern Mexico.
Unearthing legendary Baltimore jazz performances
New recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom are being released for the very first time.
What the Justice Clarence Thomas scandal says about ethics on the Supreme Court
by Domenico Montanaro
With news that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose gifts of vacations, luxury experiences and business transactions, there is new scrutiny on the ethics governing the court.
Will interest rates drop? One economist radically changed his mind on the subject
by Greg Rosalsky
Economists are divided on the question of whether we will return to an era of low interest rates and low inflation. A prominent economist changed his mind on the subject.
Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela continue to expand their sound on new album
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela about their new album, which features a full orchestra.
U.S. makes evacuation plans to get embassy staff, but not all Americans, out of Sudan
by Jackie Northam
The White House says there are no plans to evacuate all Americans in Sudan as the fighting there tips into a second week.
Supreme Court set to weigh in on availability of abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in by midnight Friday on whether to allow an abortion pill to remain widely available.
Jimmy Butler connects over coffee with Bucks fan
Milwaukee local and coffee roaster Ryan Hoban made an unexpected connection with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler over coffee this week.