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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The Attorney General pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy.
Germany's chancellor said he'd boost military. How is the German army doing now?
by Rob Schmitz
Nearly a year after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a $100 billion boost for Germany's military, here's a look at the state of the armed forces and the industry that depends on their survival.
Remembering legendary Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, dead at 95
by Elizabeth Blair
Legendary Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida has died at age 95. The star was often compared to Marilyn Monroe.
Is music an exclusively human thing? A new study says no
Charles Darwin once speculated that all animals may share the ability to perceive melody and rhythm. Although the evidence is slim, there are a few studies that support Darwin's idea.
How the government keeps track of classified documents
by Greg Myre
The U.S. government creates millions of classified documents annually. How does it keep track of them — and how does it know when one is missing?
There are still no answers eight years after 43 students in Mexico went missing
by Eyder Peralta
More than eight years on, the families of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa teachers college in Mexico are no closer to getting answers — or any version of the truth about the students' fate.
French museum finds a missing painting in Madonna's personal collection
When Amiens, France, was bombed during World War I, a painting was believed to have been destroyed — until it was spotted behind pop star Madonna when she appeared in Paris Match magazine.
Encore: End-of-life doulas are working to make conversations about death easier
by Sara Wittmeyer | WFIU
End-of-life doulas are like birth doulas –- except rather than helping someone with a birth, they guide people through the process of dying. The profession has been growing since the pandemic.
Building the score for 'Glass Onion'
by Robin Hilton
Composer Nathan Johnson speaks with NPR's All Songs Considered podcast about his score for the film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is taking a new approach to Washington
by Stephen Fowler
Far-right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is changing her tone and trying to remake her image.
An astronaut tells NPR what life is like on the ISS
by Regina G. Barber
Short Wave's scientist in residence Regina Barber talks with NASA astronaut Josh Cassada about daily life on the International Space Station.
A Rolex for a Casio: Why Shakira's new song is breaking records
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Shakira's new single is a full-on diss track, aimed at her ex. It also went straight to the top of the Spotify Top 50 Global chart and hit 100 million views on YouTube in under 3 days.
Biden met Dutch leader about restricting China's access to cutting edge micro chips
by John Ruwitch
President Biden met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday, as the administration lobbies the Netherlands to join tough restrictions on China's ability to acquire microchips and equipment.