How sanctions are pinning down the Russian economy
The Russian economy is cratering under the weight of Western sanctions. Russian policymakers are struggling with how to respond — and what to wear.
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Stalled and frustrated, Putin will likely 'double down' in the coming weeks, CIA says
CIA Director William Burns says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fallen far short of Vladimir Putin's expectations. Burns now predicts weeks of "ugly" fighting for control of Ukraine's cities.
Sex abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew has been formally dismissed by a judge
Lawyers revealed three weeks ago that they had tentatively agreed to a settlement in which the prince would donate to Virginia Giuffre's charity and declare he didn't intend to malign her character.
A rescue team evacuates premature American twins from Kyiv in a daring mission
The twin boys, Lenny and Moishe, were born just as Russia invaded Ukraine. A specialist team of U.S. Army veterans hatched a desperate plan to bring them into Poland and, hopefully, to safety.
Some of Ukraine's Orthodox churches want to break away from their Russian patriarch
At church, Ukrainians pray for an end to war. But a rift is forming: The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has defended Moscow's invasion. Some in Ukraine want to break away from his leadership.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke to Parliament to ask for global assistance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to the British Parliament as efforts to evacuate civilians were imperiled amid reports of continued fighting.
Putin has threatened nuclear action. Here's what Russia is actually capable of
NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, what we know about Russia's nuclear stockpile and capabilities.
McDonald's, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks join a corporate exodus from Russia
The big American companies are the latest to suspend their operations in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
With all of their health problems, should bulldogs continue to be bred?
A judge in Norway has banned the breeding of bulldogs. Their flat, smooshed faces can cause health problems. An animal rights group argued the breed is so unhealthy, it amounts to animal cruelty.
Remembering photojournalist in Uganda, Sumy Sadurni
Sumy Sadurni was a Spanish-Mexican freelance photojournalist based in Kampala, Uganda. The 32-year-old was known for her evocative work across the region. She died in a car accident on Monday.