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Russian fighter jet forces down U.S. military drone over Black Sea, U.S. says

Array — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:42:00 +0000

The Russians claim the U.S. drone crashed on its own. Either way, it appears to be the most serious incident involving the U.S. and Russian militaries in the volatile region in and around Ukraine.

After 2 banks collapsed, Sen. Warren blames the loosening of restrictions

Array — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:57:00 +0000

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts criticizes a bill that was passed in 2018. Senate Republicans say the recent measures to address the collapse amount to a "back door tax increase."

Neurotech could connect our brains to computers. What could go wrong, right?

Manuela López Restrepo — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:50:00 +0000

Connecting our brains to computers may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it turns out the future is already here. One expert argues it's a slippery slope.

Biden announces an executive order to increase background checks on gun buyers

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:39:00 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with domestic policy advisor Susan Rice about the executive order that President Biden unveils Tuesday with the goal of reducing gun violence.

ACLU, protester sue D.C. National Guard over helicopter use in 2020 protests

Colleen Grablick — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:48:53 +0000

Helicopters flew so low over a crowd of protesters in downtown D.C. that the wind brushed debris, dirt, and glass into their faces.

New EPA regulations target PFAs in drinking water

Gabrielle Emanuel — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:12:00 +0000

The EPA proposed new regulations for PFAS and PFOA in the nation's drinking water. The chemicals are part of a class of so-called forever chemicals associated with a variety of health problems.

While the costs of some things are coming down, a lot of other prices are climbing

Scott Horsley — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:12:00 +0000

Inflation eased in February, but consumer prices are still up 6% from a year ago. The Fed is wrestling with how hard to crack down — a difficult calculation after the collapse of two regional banks.

A center in Ukraine’s northeast offers soldiers some badly needed rest

Joanna Kakissis — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:12:00 +0000

As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, traumatized soldiers can recharge at a Western-style healing center in northwestern Ukraine before returning to the frontline.

Celebrating a decade of women serving in combat roles in the U.S. military

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:41:40 +0000

Despite many wins and firsts, women serving their country have also had their fair share of challenges.

Esperanza Spalding teams up with pianist Fred Hersch in this ‘Vanguard’ recording

Kevin Whitehead — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:32:00 +0000

When Hersch invited jazz, pop and opera composer Spalding to perform three nights with him at the Village Vanguard, he thought she'd bring her bass. Instead, Spalding just wanted to use her voice.