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How musicians in Lebanon are dealing with an escalating conflict
by Scott Detrow
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
A pilot shortage might be why you're facing flight delays and cancelations
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Captain Casey Murray, President of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, about why there's a shrinking number of pilots.
How gas projects in Africa could affect the continent's future
by Julia Simon
The scramble for gas after the Ukraine war means a push for new gas projects across Africa. Some worry these projects don't make sense. And they could worsen climate change for the continent.
In Ian Falconer's new book, 'Two Dogs' cause mischief after being left home alone
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with illustrator and kids book writer Ian Falconer about his new picture book, Two Dogs.
HHS Secretary Becerra on federal abortion rights
NPR's Juana Summers talks with President Biden's health and human services secretary, Xavier Becerra, about steps the administration is prepared to take to protect women's reproductive health care.
Amtrak passenger recalls the trail derailment in Missouri
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chad Hoffman, who was a passenger on the Amtrak train that derailed on Monday in Northeast Missouri.
After state court victories, clinics have resumed abortions in some states with bans
by Sarah McCammon
Abortion remains illegal in multiple states after the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. But some clinics are running again after winning at least temporary victories in state court.
Former aide said Trump tried to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6 in latest hearing
by Kelsey Snell
A former White House aide said Trump planned to visit the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. When staff stopped those plans Trump attempted to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine.
Amtrak train derails in Missouri
by Frank Morris
At least three people were killed and others injured when an Amtrak train struck a dump truck in rural Missouri.
How I fell in love with pinball
by Juana Summers
On her first day as an official host of All Things Considered, Juana Summers shares some of the interests she's bringing to the position — from the issue of gun violence, to pinball.
G-7 leaders focus on Ukraine war in summit
by Tamara Keith
Leaders of the G-7 nations met in Germany and focused on the war in Ukraine. They talked about new missile defense systems for Kyiv and a proposal for a price cap for Russian oil.
Military women react to Dobbs decision
by Brian Mann
Military women say the end of legal abortion in many of the states where they are ordered to serve will lead to devastating choices for active duty service members and spouses.