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There have been 50,000 alleged war crimes in Ukraine. We worked to solve one

Oleksandr Breus, a Ukrainian and onetime French legionnaire, was killed next to his car during the Russian invasion. Oleksandr Holod, who says he witnessed it from his window, describes events as he rides his bike past the charred remains of the vehicle near Nova Basan, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine on June 28. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption

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There have been 50,000 alleged war crimes in Ukraine. We worked to solve one

Investigators in Ukraine have opened more than 50,000 inquiries into alleged Russian war crimes since the war began. NPR looked into the death of one man to show the challenges investigators face.

There have been 50,000 alleged war crimes in Ukraine. We worked to solve one

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Texas' last public lighthouse shines for the first time in 117 years

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At the southern tip of Texas, hundreds of people gathered around the last public lighthouse in the state on Friday. No living person in Port Isabel had seen the city's lighthouse's beacon shine before.
Kansas oil spill is Keystone pipeline's biggest ever, according to federal data

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Kansas oil spill is Keystone pipeline's biggest ever, according to federal data

A ruptured pipeline northwest of Kansas City dumped about 588,000 gallons of oil into a creek running through rural pastureland, throwing operator TC Energy's federal permit into question.
Longtime soccer sportswriter Grant Wahl has died covering the World Cup in Qatar

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Longtime soccer sportswriter Grant Wahl has died covering the World Cup in Qatar

Grant Wahl was influential in the soccer world. He was able to break down the most intricate of plays and relate to hardcore and casual fans alike.
Sinema's break with the Democratic Party may not help her as much as she'd like

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Sinema's break with the Democratic Party may not help her as much as she'd like

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she will no longer be a member of the Democratic Party, raising questions about how independent politicians can really be.
Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year, a record high since 2008

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Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year, a record high since 2008

Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the federal government naturalized a record number of adult immigrants this year and reduced its application backlog by nearly half.
As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

The "congregation" gathers on a Sunday morning in early November at the Battlefield Farm & Gardens in Knoxville, Tenn. Pastor Chris Battle, center, left the Baptist church and started the community garden and a free food delivery as a way to build community and "do church differently." Mike Belleme for NPR hide caption

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As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

A longtime pastor says the question used to be: How can the church change the culture? Now, it's how to change the culture of the church. Ways range from gardening to food giveaways to fire pits.

As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

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Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

A painting by British street artist Banksy amidst destroyed buildings in Borodianka on Saturday. The image shows a young boy tossing a man to the floor. Both are in martial arts attire. The man is widely assumed to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin, a judo enthusiast. Natalie Keyssar for NPR hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

Borodianka was largely reduced to rubble by the Russian invasion. It's become a symbol of the devastation inflicted by the Russian forces, and attracted a recent visit by the artist Banksy.

Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

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The Club Q suspect's bomb threat case was dismissed because victims wouldn't testify

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The Club Q suspect's bomb threat case was dismissed because victims wouldn't testify

A court has unsealed documents in a 2021 bomb threat case involving felony charges for the Club Q shooting suspect. The district attorney said a conviction would've required family testimony.
The case of the missing cheese racks

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The case of the missing cheese racks

Jelle Peterse's company ships cheese all over the world, but they don't always get their cheese racks back. In this episode of Planet Money, we try to fix a supply chain problem.

The case of the missing cheese racks

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It's thumbs-down in the U.K. for Harry and Meghan's Netflix Series

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It's thumbs-down in the U.K. for Harry and Meghan's Netflix Series

Even critics in the liberal media panned Harry & Meghan, the new documentary that attacks Britain's notorious tabloids for invading the couple's privacy and coverage that traded in racist tropes.
From president to prisoner: The rapid descent of Peru's Pedro Castillo

Supporters of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo march at the Plaza San Martin in Lima, Peru on Thursday. Peru's Congress voted to remove Castillo from office Wednesday and replace him with the vice president, Dina Boluarte, shortly after Castillo tried to dissolve the legislature ahead of a scheduled vote to remove him. Fernando Vergara/AP hide caption

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Latin America

From president to prisoner: The rapid descent of Peru's Pedro Castillo

Castillo gambled away all of his power in one breathtaking day, attempting to avoid possible corruption charges by shuttering Congress, reorganizing the judiciary and ruling by decree. No one else seemed to like that plan.
Rupert Murdoch's turn to face questions in $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, at right, in London a decade ago on his way to give evidence at a British judicial inquiry. He is accompanied by his son (and now Fox Corp boss) Lachlan Murdoch, at left, and his then-wife Wendi Deng. LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Untangling Disinformation

Rupert Murdoch's turn to face questions in $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News

Rupert Murdoch will be deposed on Monday in a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, which also alleges that Fox News destroyed messages from star Sean Hannity and others.
Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker,' but ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.
'Framing Agnes' questions the ways trans stories are told
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'Framing Agnes' questions the ways trans stories are told

When the world never stops questioning you, do you refuse to answer... or do you play along to get what you want? These questions are at the heart of Framing Agnes, an award-winning documentary about the legacy of a young trans woman in the 1950s who was forced to choose between access and honesty.

'Framing Agnes' questions the ways trans stories are told

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Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

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Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfires worsened by climate change spewed smoke over much of North America this year. It's a new reality Americans haven't yet processed: how dangerous the smoke is for human health.

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Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

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Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday, his family confirmed. His wife and family were with him, they said in a statement.
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Iowa book ban law

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A federal judge has blocked the state from enforcing major portions of an education law which has caused school districts to pull hundreds of books from library shelves.
Michael Cohen says he unwittingly sent AI-generated fake legal cases to his attorney

Michael Cohen arrives at New York Supreme Court for former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial on Oct. 25, 2023 in New York. Cohen says he unwittingly passed along to his attorney bogus artificial intelligence-generated legal case citations he got online before they were submitted to a New York judge. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption

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Michael Cohen says he unwittingly sent AI-generated fake legal cases to his attorney

Donald Trump's onetime personal lawyer and fixer says he passed along to his attorney bogus artificial intelligence-generated legal case citations he got online before they were submitted to a judge.
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Call it 'Swiftonomics': How Taylor Swift brought a gold rush to Kansas City

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Swift's Eras Tour this summer gave a big boost to the local economy. Then the mega-popular performer kept coming back to Kansas City because of her relationship with the Chiefs' Travis Kelce. Local business owners and tourism officials say they're reaping the benefits.
Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2023

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Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2023

Giants of the arts world left us this year: We look back on the legacies of Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Sinéad O'Connor, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman), Richard Roundtree, Norman Lear and more.
A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during a voting on a motion to adjourn after the 14th vote for speaker in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress on Jan. 6. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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2023: What a year in politics

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.
There's a water crisis in Gaza that the end of fighting might not solve

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Middle East crisis — explained

There's a water crisis in Gaza that the end of fighting might not solve

Before the war, Palestinians in the territory relied heavily on power-hungry desalination plants. But with Israel's intense bombardment, the fate of those plants — and Gaza's water future — is hazy.
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

Google agreed Dec. 28, to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit claiming that it continued spying on people who used the "incognito" mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar "private browsing" modes in other browsers — to track their internet use. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption

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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

The class-action lawsuit said Google misled users into believing that it wouldn't track their internet activities while using 'incognito mode.' Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.
'Jane Roe' is anonymous no more. The very public fight against abortion bans in 2023

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'Jane Roe' is anonymous no more. The very public fight against abortion bans in 2023

As the first full year since Roe v. Wade was overturned closes, the abortion landscape in the U.S. has changed legally, politically and medically.
More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as issue inflames GOP

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More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as the issue inflames the GOP

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More than 1 million immigrants, most lacking permanent legal status, are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage.
First edible mascot in sports history stars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

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First edible mascot in sports history stars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.
AMC Theatres apologizes for kicking out a civil rights leader for using his own chair

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AMC Theatres apologizes for kicking out a civil rights leader for using his own chair

Bishop William J. Barber II, who suffers from a chronic and painful form of arthritis, was escorted out of an AMC movie theater after he tried to use his own chair in the accessible section.
2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracy

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2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracy

Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.

2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracy

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7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list

Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity experts explain how to level up your list so it prioritizes what matters.

7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list

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'Fresh Air' staffers pick the 2023 interviews you shouldn't miss

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'Fresh Air' staffers pick the 2023 interviews you shouldn't miss

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Interviews with actor Ke Huy Quan, pianist Jason Moran, humorist Samantha Irby, and media critic Brian Stelter are among the conversations that stuck with the staff of Fresh Air this year.
In Memoriam 2023: The Musicians We Lost
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In Memoriam 2023: The musicians we lost

When artists die, it can feel impossible to imagine a world without their musical guidance. Yet it's also a moment to celebrate — not just their impact on culture but also inside ourselves.

In Memoriam 2023: The Musicians We Lost

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How Harry Belafonte's Caribbean roots helped him change America

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Island man: How Harry Belafonte's Caribbean roots helped him change America

Since his death at 96, tributes to the singer and activist have centered his legacies in the U.S. But it's impossible to grasp Belafonte's larger meaning without first understanding his island roots.
2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

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Middle East crisis — explained

2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

NPR's Greg Myre has been covering both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas fighting. He looks at where both these wars stand and the prospect for a permanent solution.

2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

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From glacier babies to a Barbie debate: 7 great global stories you might have missed

Left to right: Barbies in India; Maya softball players in Mexico; walking on a frozen fountain in the mountains of Pakistan, where efforts are underway to revive the ancient art of glacier mating. Anushree Bhatter for NPR, Bénédicte Desrus; Diaa Hadid/NPR hide caption

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Goats and Soda

From glacier babies to a Barbie debate: 7 great global stories you might have missed

Here are our editors' picks for stories from 2023 that we wish more people would see: from an elephant safari for teens to mating glaciers in Pakistan to a debate about Barbie's skin tone in India.
Why corporate bankruptcies were up in 2023 despite the improving economy

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Why corporate bankruptcies were up in 2023 despite the improving economy

Hundreds of debt-saddled companies filed for bankruptcy this year, as the era of easy money caught up to corporations. High interest rates mean banks aren't extending lifelines.
The year in review: 50 wonderful things from 2023

Clockwise from left: Cocaine Bear, Luke Macfarlane in Platonic, Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple, Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies, the cover of the book Starter Villain, Jessica Williams in Shrinking. Universal Pictures; Apple TV+; Eli Adé/Warner Bros. Pictures; Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images; Tor Books; Apple TV+ hide caption

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

The year in review: 50 wonderful things from 2023

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

The year in review: 50 wonderful things from 2023

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The best movies and TV of 2023, picked for you by NPR critics

Clockwise from top left: Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Passages, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Four Daughters, Only Murders in the Building, Hijack Paramount Pictures; MUBI; Sony Pictures; Jour2Fête; Hulu; Apple TV+ hide caption

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The best movies and TV of 2023, picked for you by NPR critics

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of the year. Happy watching!
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