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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Social media volunteers aim to help Ukraine win the information war
by Jenna McLaughlin
While Russia attacks Ukraine, Ukrainians are fighting back — not just with Molotov cocktails — but also with memes. The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture leads an effort to win the information war.
Cleanup begins after a powerful earthquake hits northern Japan
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan is assessing the damage from a powerful earthquake that struck the country's northeast Wednesday, killing at least four people. The magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 11:36 p.m. local time.
Ukrainian musicians and artists respond to the war in many different ways
by Lauren Frayer
In the midst of the Russian invasion, there are artists in Ukraine who are trying to find hope, redemption — and boost their country's spirits.
How far is Russian President Putin willing to go to take over Ukraine?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Andrei Soldatav, founder of the investigative website Agentura, about Russian President Putin's state of mind as he unleashes warring forces in Ukraine.
Research from the American Psychological Association examined school violence
A new survey of teachers, administrators, school social workers, school psychologists and school staff looks at incidents of violence and harassment toward school personnel.
Winners of the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search are announced
Two high school winners in the Society for Science and Regeneron's annual STEM competition talk about their winning projects.
Where the fighting stands in Ukraine
by Ryan Lucas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress via video from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday. The city is currently under bombardment from Russia.
Rep. Gregory Meeks reacts to Zelenskyy's address to Congress
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez talks to Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who recently visited Ukraine's border with Poland.
In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine
Ukraine's president addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning. He appeared virtually and referenced Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks in his speech.
Zelenskyy references Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attacks in address to Congress
by Susan Davis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.