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A peek at some of the movies coming out this spring

Bob Mondello — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:39:00 +0000

Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February, but here's a selective peek at the laughs, tears and action Hollywood has in store before Memorial Day.

Verification on Facebook and Instagram will now cost around $12 per month

Dara Kerr — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:39:00 +0000

Getting verified on Facebook and Instagram will now cost at least $12 a month, as the social media giant seems to be taking a cue from Twitter.

Biden visits Kyiv and Poland for the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Asma Khalid — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:50:00 +0000

President Biden is marking the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a visit to neighboring Poland after a whirlwind secret trip to Kyiv.

A new series examines life in U.S. Prisons, and aims to reach people living it

Array — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:50:00 +0000

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Inside Story host Lawrence Bartley about the series, created by formerly incarcerated people, for audiences inside and ouside the system.

The debate around hybrid cars heats up

Camila Domonoske — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:50:00 +0000

Hybrids, which are much more fuel-efficient than conventional vehicles, were the first eco-friendly mass-market vehicles. But are they environmentally friendly today? That's a hotly debated question.

LBJ biographer Robert Caro reflects on fame, power and the presidency

Dave Davies — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:55:00 +0000

Caro isn't solely interested in telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, "I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked." Originally broadcast in 2013 and 2019.

How presidential plates and palates have shaped politics

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:27:16 +0000

The art of making deals has more to do with the art of making meals than you might expect.

Parents raise concerns as Florida bans gender-affirming care for trans kids

Melissa Block — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:24:00 +0000

Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact.

Know It All: What AI actually is and how it’s shaping the future

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:22:54 +0000

AI is transforming education, healthcare, and national security.

Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine

Array — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:58:00 +0000

President Biden made a historic visit to Ukraine's capital on Monday to mark almost a year since Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy during the visit.