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Monday

National

In a 10-minute video, Rogan responds to protests over his podcast on Spotify

Joe Rogan did not apologize to anyone or to Spotify. The video went through a few different turns. He argued he was not spreading COVID misinformation but that he is having conversations.

In a 10-minute video, Rogan responds to protests over his podcast on Spotify

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Europe

Group launched cyberattacks to try to keep Russian troops out of Belarus

With Ukraine on the brink of war, a hacktivist group in nearby Belarus is getting attention for claims that it broke into the state-owned Belarussian Railways to try to stop Russian troops.

Group launched cyberattacks to try to keep Russian troops out of Belarus

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Health

As new COVID cases drop, can we be optimistic about the pandemic's end?

As COVID-19 cases drop, the U.S. hospitalization rate is still high — as is the death rate. Still, many infectious disease experts are cautiously optimistic for the upcoming months.

As new COVID cases drop, can we be optimistic about the pandemic's end?

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Europe

News brief: U.K. monitors Russia-Ukraine crisis, COVID cases, massive snowstorm

The U.K. may send more troops to Eastern Europe to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. New COVID-19 cases are falling significantly nationwide. Massachusetts was hit the hardest by a weekend blizzard.

News brief: U.K. monitors Russia-Ukraine crisis, COVID cases, massive snowstorm

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Weather

Snow removal continues in the Northeast after a weekend blizzard

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Massachusetts' coastal communities were particularly hard hit, while Boston saw a record amount of snowfall in one day. We examine long-term concerns over flooding, erosion and climate change.

Snow removal continues in the Northeast after a weekend blizzard

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Wednesday

National

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights in federal court

Former cop Derek Chauvin changed his not guilty plea to guilty of willfully depriving George Floyd, a Black man, of his constitutional rights when Chauvin used excessive force that killed Floyd.

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights in federal court

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Sunday

Race

Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven

19 Black families have purchased land south of Atlanta for a future city called Freedom. They envision it as a safe haven built by them, for them, and for other Black families.

Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven

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Movie Interviews

Reenacting their own childhood abuse from Catholic clergy, 6 men heal in 'Procession'

Leila Fadel talks with filmmaker Robert Greene about his latest project, "Procession." It follows six men who suffered abuse from Catholic clergy. They scripted, acted and filmed their stories.

Reenacting their own childhood abuse from Catholic clergy, 6 men heal in 'Procession'

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Wednesday

Race

Racism is a common thread in 3 high profile trials in different parts of the U.S.

There are three high profile court cases going on in three different parts of the country. Central to all are race and racism in the United States.

Racism is a common thread in 3 high profile trials in different parts of the U.S.

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Wednesday

With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

Demonstrators march during a protest against Asian hate in Times Square in New York in March after a troubling spike in violence against the Asian American community during the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

One in 4 Asian Americans fear they may be attacked because of their race or ethnicity, according to a new NPR poll. Native Americans and Blacks also fear the rise in racially motivated violence.

With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

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Friday

Sports

National Women's Soccer League cancels weekend games after investigation into coach

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Meg Linehan of The Athletic about her investigation into former National Women's Soccer League coach Paul Riley, who has been accused to sexual coercion.

National Women's Soccer League cancels weekend games after investigation into coach

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Politics

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks about the border and immigration

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas' 23rd congressional district, an area that stretches over 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border including Del Rio.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks about the border and immigration

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Thursday

Asia

Humanitarian Leader Warns Of Economic Collapse In Afghanistan

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, about the looming economic crisis since Afghanistan's western-backed government collapsed to the Taliban.

Humanitarian Leader Warns Of Economic Collapse In Afghanistan

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Technology

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the Senate hearing where Facebook answered questions on the impact its products have on young people's mental health.

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

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Wednesday

Middle East

Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Gressly, the United Nation's resident coordinator in Yemen, about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the nation.

Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

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