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Gas prices got you wanting an electric or hybrid car? Well, good luck finding one

Scott Horsley — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:19:00 +0000

Soaring gasoline prices have fueled increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But shoppers may not find much to choose from.

A year ago tensions between the press and police erupted in LA

Array — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:13:00 +0000

At a homeless encampment in Los Angeles, police cracked down on protesters and journalists. Press advocates say that night of chaos was the capstone on tensions that had been building for years.

Morning news brief

Array — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:13:00 +0000

After NATO meeting, Biden heads to Poland. Ukrainian troops push back Russian forces near Kyiv. Texts reveal how conservative activist Ginni Thomas tried to influence the 2020 presidential election.

Most Americans don’t like Biden’s Ukraine response and worry about inflation

Joel Rose — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:38:00 +0000

A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that most Americans give President Biden low marks for his handling of the war in Ukraine, and concerns about inflation are overshadowing positive news about the economy.

Reporter describes an astounding amount of military hardware going in to help Ukraine

Terry Gross — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:28:00 +0000

Time reporter Simon Shuster recently returned from the Ukrainian-Polish border. Watching as U.S. planes brought in loads of weapons, he felt like he was standing on the brink of something massive.

The News Roundup — International

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:35:12 +0000

Russia continues a devastating attack on Mariupol. The Taliban reverses decision to reopen schools for all girls.

The News Roundup — Domestic

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:28:45 +0000

Ketanji Brown Jackson concludes grueling week of Senate testimony. Biden announced more sanctions on Russia.

The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion

Array — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:05:00 +0000

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Krish O'mara Vignarajah, president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about the efforts to welcome Ukrainian refugees in the U.S.

Encore: Vermont tech company wants to include smells in virtual reality

Mikaela Lefrak — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:52:00 +0000

A Vermont technology company has developed a way to incorporate smell into virtual reality. This modern day "Smell-O-Vision" could have far-reaching applications in gaming, health and wellness.

Prosecutor who resigned from Trump investigation slams DA for putting the case on ice

Andrea Bernstein — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:52:00 +0000

The former lead New York prosecutor investigating Donald Trump is slamming the Manhattan district attorney for putting the case on ice. He says he has no doubt the former president is guilty.