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Ukraine prepares for an ongoing defense on its border with Belarus
by Joanna Kakissis
Along a quiet but unpredictable border, Ukrainian soldiers are digging in for a protracted war and training to help besieged forces in the east.
Former attorney Alex Murdaugh sentenced to two life terms for murder of wife and son
by Victoria Hansen
Once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to two life terms for murdering his wife and son in their small South Carolina town, where respect and fear of the Murdaugh family ran deep.
Mothers in El Salvador wonder if their imprisoned sons will ever be released
by Eyder Peralta
El Salvador's government has jailed more than 60,000 people in an effort to end gang dominance. Some mothers whose sons have been swept up and imprisoned are still waiting for answers.
Scientists find signs of horse riding in ancient human remains
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot
After calling off their engagement in 1963, Ed Sneckenberger broke Priscilla Matheney's heart. 60 years later, they're now married.
Health experts say warmer Northeast winters contribute to more active deer ticks
by Michayla Savitt
Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast — with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases.
20 years after Rooney rule, the NFL landscape is still bleak for Black coaches
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Michael Lee of The Washington post about the NFL's bleak history hiring Black head coaches.
How Volker Bertelmann created the score for "All Quiet On The Western Front"
NPR's Robin Hilton sits down with composer Volker Bertelmann to talk about how he channeled the drama and horror of World War I into his Oscar-nominated score for "All Quiet On The Western Front."
Jurors convict South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh in deaths of his wife and son
by Victoria Hansen
Alex Murdaugh, part of a powerful Southern family, was found guilty in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The guilty verdicts on all charges capped a six-week trial.
A Supreme Court justice's paragraph could mean weaker protections for voters of color
by Hansi Lo Wang
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch tacked on some sentences to a 2021 ruling — planting the seeds of a legal fight that could further weaken Voting Rights Act protections for people of color.