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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.
For the first time since 1960, deaths outnumbered births in China last year
by Emily Feng
China announced for the first time in nearly six decades that deaths outnumbered births last year. A shrinking Chinese population will have dramatic economic and social effects over the long term.
Grassroots efforts bring firewood to Hopi people
by Melissa Sevigny
When a massive coal mine closed in 2019, thousands of Hopi people lost access to free coal to heat their homes. Grassroots efforts to replace coal with firewood have sprung up and are winning funding.
Review: 'Last of Us' takes a familiar story to exciting new places
by Eric Deggans
Last of Us, about two people trying to survive in a post apocalyptic world ravaged by a killer fungus, may sound derivative. But the show subverts all we have seen before in disaster movies and shows.
The Fed has been raising interest rates — so why are savings interest rates low?
When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, the interest rate on your savings account usually follows in step. But recently, that logic hasn't held up.
After weeks of violence, protests expected to continue in Peru
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Marcelo Rochabrun, Peru Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, about the ongoing protests against the Peruvian government which have left dozens of people dead.
Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi has died at age 70
We remember Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi died over the weekend. He was 70 years old. Yukihiro co-founded the Japanese super group known for electronic hits.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where the U.S. and schools stand with segregation
by Alana Wise
King and Segregation: We take a look at King and the famous "I have a dream" speech and the call for an end to segregation — and how schools are a key example of how intransigent segregation remains.
France's new far right
by Eleanor Beardsley
For decades, France's far right party has been led by a Le Pen: first father, then daughter. Marine Le Pen's replacement hails from a younger generation, and party supporters hope he attracts voters.
Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term
by Rob Schmitz
The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.
A music school wants to revive Turkish and Syrian connections through song
by Fatma Tanis
Founded by refugee musicians, a music institute in Southern Turkey tries to revive forgotten Syrian classics and integrate Turkish and Syrian cultures with music the two have shared for centuries.
Encore: Brandon Kyle Goodman embraces their authentic self in 'You Gotta Be You'
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman about their book You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are.
Encore: Seattle sues social media over youth mental health
by Eilis O'Neill/KUOW
Two Seattle area school districts are suing five social media companies. They allege the companies' practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children.