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How the Democratic Party is managing a change in presidential candidates
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
South Africa charges Israel with genocide in Gaza. Israel defends itself at The Hague
Israel presents its rebuttal to the charge of genocide it faces in Gaza at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Videos from Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise are captivating TikTok users
by Rachel Treisman
Passengers on an epic around-the-world cruise are going viral as they share the voyage on TikTok.
Why are nearly 40,000 U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for?
NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Col. Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a Pentagon report that thousands of U.S. weapons are missing in Ukraine.
The U.S. and U.K. launched strikes in Houthi-controlled territories of Yemen
President Biden says he ordered a series of airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen because of what he called "reckless attacks" by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
A country's shift toward violence has been on full display this week in Ecuador
Ecuador used to be seen as one of the safest countries in Latin America. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ecuadorian political analyst Domenica Avila-Luna about way it has become so violent.
Soon there's going to be a new and easier way to buy into cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a different way to buy into cryptocurrency. NPR's Planet Money team presents an explanation of bitcoin exchange traded funds.
Americans are feeling a little bit better about inflation as gasoline prices fall
The Labor Department delivered a report card on inflation Thursday. Price hikes have been cooling in recent months, and Americans are starting to take notice.
U.N.'s highest court is hearing accusations against Israel of genocide in Gaza
Judges at the International Court of Justice opened two days of legal arguments in a landmark case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in its Gaza war. Israel rejects the allegation.
Don't look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know this planet's true color
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Neptune isn't as blue as people think, and astronomers have figured out why Uranus sometimes appears a tad greener. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 5, 2024.)
Cities, towns debate ways to reduce parking for cars, to leave more room for people.
by Adam Bearne
A new development in Arizona goes beyond trimming parking spaces to free up space for people. It bills itself as the nation's first car-free neighborhood.
Congress faces a hard deadline to approve a government spending plan
GOP hardliners are balking at a government funding compromise negotiated by House and Senate leaders. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about the impasse.