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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
by Michel Martin
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
Would a trillion dollar coin buy time to resolve the debt ceiling debate?
There's growing concern that Congress might not be able to reach a deal to lift the debt ceiling. But there's a creative, yet unlikely work-around: the trillion dollar coin.
Abortion was once common practice in America. A small group of doctors changed that
The 50th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision is Jan. 22. NPR's podcast Throughline examines the debate about abortion, which wasn't always controversial. (Story aired on ATC on June 6, 2022.)
Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender
by Alex Hager
Rain in California and deep snow in the Rocky Mountains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken states in the West. But water managers say the long-term water supply picture remains bleak.
Vietnam is grappling with the political fallout of a corruption scandal
Vietnam's president resigned amid a corruption scandal NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bill Hayton of U.K.-based policy institute Chatham House about the shakeup.
A remembrance of Italian film actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died at the age of 95
by Elizabeth Blair
Gina Lollobrigida melted the hearts of major stars in the 1950s and '60s: Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Burt Lancaster. She was a voluptuous brunette with captivating brown eyes.
A helicopter crash near Kyiv kills at least 12, including Ukraine's interior minister
A helicopter crash near Kyiv killed more than a dozen people, including the country's interior minister.
Director Bruce Gowers has died but his work will always be remembered
Bruce Growers, who directed live awards shows, presidential inaugurations and music specials, died at age 82. It was directing the video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" that boosted his career.
Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners
Cryptocurrency turmoil is affecting crypto miners, who require lots of electricity to operate. Energy costs are up, and demand is down.
Morning news brief
Shootings in New Mexico targeted Democratic officials. A new study provides insights into viral coinfections among children. And, data show that most Paycheck Protection Program loans were forgiven.