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Leaked draft of an agreement between China and the Solomon Islands has U.S. concerned

John Ruwitch — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:24:00 +0000

A pact between China and the Solomon Islands could help Beijing expand its naval presence in the Western Pacific. That has officials in the U.S. and Australia on edge.

Giuliani is still under investigation a year after the FBI raided his home and office

Ilya Marritz — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:24:00 +0000

It's been one year since the FBI raided Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan home and office. He has not been charged with any crimes, but investigators are looking at his activities in Ukraine.

FDA proposes menthol cigarette ban

Allison Aubrey — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:24:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and all types of flavors in cigars. The agency says the ban would significantly reduce disease and death from tobacco.

Video games could help treat cognitive disorders like depression and ADHD

Keller Gordon — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:40:00 +0000

Researchers are turning to a unexpected treatment for cognitive disorders: video games.

Polish farmers along the Ukraine border have stepped in to help source war equipment

Joanna Kakissis — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:40:00 +0000

A Polish farming town on the Ukrainian border has organized weekly shipments of protective equipment to exhausted Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline.

Trevor Reed came back home, but Paul Whelan is still imprisoned in Russia

Array — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:40:00 +0000

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with David Whelan about his feelings about the release of Trevor Reese, while his brother Paul remains in a Russian prison on espionage charges.

Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve special district

Bill Chappell — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:17:00 +0000

The Walt Disney World complex's governing board says that when Florida created its special district, the state pledged not to alter that status unless all its debts are paid off.

The News Roundup – International

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:46:15 +0000

The Roundup catches up with the biggest stories from around the world, with updates from Pentagon press secretary John Kirby and news from China, France and El Salvador.

The News Roundup – Domestic

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:42:24 +0000

Guests Jeff Mason, Heidi Przybyla and Sheryl Gay Stolberg wrap up the biggest stories from around the country on the Friday News Roundup.

Two Democratic progressives plot new ways to fight back against Republican gains

Claudia Grisales — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:34:00 +0000

Reps. Khanna and Raskin say Democrats should reclaim issues of patriotism, stay out of the political correctness business and improve their dialogue on racial divisions to reach out to all Americans.