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Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
Poll finds most disapprove of how Trump is handling economy, NPR analysis shows Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions, Columbia University student speaks from detention.
In Uganda, a new anti-gay law calls for life in prison for those who are convicted
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Richard Lusimbo, an LGBTQ activist in Uganda, where the president has signed one of the toughest any-gay laws in the world.
Weather is to blame for roughly 90% of Georgia's peach crop being destroyed
by Sam Gringlas
Georgia Peaches will be hard to find this summer. Bad weather pretty much wiped out this year's crop.
Maryland high school is listed for sale on Zillow as part of a senior prank
The listing described 12,458-square-foot Meade High School as a "half-working jail." A spokesperson for the local school district called it "incredibly creative advertising."
Morning news brief
Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital. Republican presidential hopefuls head to Iowa. China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut.
GOP presidential candidates make their way to Iowa to try to woo voters
by Clay Masters
GOP presidential hopefuls are hitting early states for a chance to connect with voters. In Iowa, a former president, a current governor and a sitting senator might all be greeting the same people.
NBA Finals: The Miami Heat will take on the Denver Nuggets
NPR's A Martinez talks to Jesse Washington, senior writer for ESPN, about the NBA Finals which begin Thursday. The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics to join the Denver Nuggets in the finals.
More shows and films are made in Mexico, where costs are low and unions are few
by James Fredrick
The movie business is outsourcing to Mexico, as an increasingly attractive destination for film and television production. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on May 21, 2023.)
China launches a new 3-person crew for its orbiting space station
The crew, including China's first civilian astronaut, will overlap briefly with three now aboard the Tiangong station, who will then return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.
Russian authorities reported several drone attacks on the capital Moscow
Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital Tuesday, killing at least one person while Moscow authorities said the Russian capital was attacked by drones.
With a victory in Turkey's presidential runoff, Erdogan cements his power
Erdogan is set to continue his run as modern Turkey's longest-serving leader. He won Sunday's runoff despite having faced widespread anger at his government's response to a devastating quake.
For military widows and widowers, getting married again can be costly
Military widows and widowers can lose military benefits if they remarry before age 55. NPR's A Martinez talks to Military Times reporter Leo Shane III about attempts to end the remarriage penalty.
What the deal to raise the debt ceiling means for the economy
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the long-term impact of the federal debt ceiling deal that was struck over the weekend.