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Tuesday

Law

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The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the student loan relief plan. Republicans and Democrats shine a light on the U.S.-China relationship. Critics say Mexico's electoral law attacks democracy.

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Monday

Middle East

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Israeli and Palestinian officials agreed to cool tensions but then: chaos. California gets historic rain and snow but remains under a drought emergency. Chicago's mayor faces a tough reelection bid.

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Friday

Malcolm X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

Ilyasah Shabazz (C), daughter of African-American activist Malcolm X, speaks alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump (L) and co-counsel Ray Hamlin (R) during a press conference in New York on February 21, at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom, where Malcolm X was shot dead at 39 on Feb. 21, 1965. AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Malcolm X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and attorney Ben Crump talk to Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about their plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the NYPD and other government agencies.

Malcolm X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

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Europe

What Ukrainians are expecting, one year after Russia invaded

One year to the day after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country is transformed. What's ahead as the war enters its second year and how are Ukrainians thinking about the future?

What Ukrainians are expecting, one year after Russia invaded

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Wednesday

Law

Malcolm X's family will file a $100 million lawsuit alleging a coverup of his death

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The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X says they will file a wrongful death lawsuit against the FBI, NYPD and other government agencies over the handling of his 1965 assassination.

Malcolm X's family will file a $100 million lawsuit alleging a coverup of his death

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Europe

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Russia will stop its participation in a nuclear arms control treaty. U.S. jury convicts Mexico's ex-public security head of taking cartel bribes. Poll shows President Biden's approval rating is up.

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Tuesday

Europe

Biden marks anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a speech in Warsaw

Biden spoke near this same site 11 months ago at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As the war drags on, he's back -to boost the morale of NATO and make a plea for the fight to continue.

Biden marks anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a speech in Warsaw

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Europe

Putin addresses his nation as Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears the 1-year mark

Russian President Putin addresses his nation three days before the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the day after President Biden's unannounced visit to Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

Putin addresses his nation as Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears the 1-year mark

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Europe

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President Biden gives a speech in Poland. Facebook and Instagram launch a subscription verification service. The Supreme Court hears two cases this week that could mean big changes for social media.

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Monday

Europe

Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine

President Biden made a historic visit to Ukraine's capital on Monday to mark almost a year since Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy during the visit.

Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine

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Europe

President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital

Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.

President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital

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Europe

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Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive. Secretary of State Blinken is in Turkey to assess quake damage. GOP presidential hopefuls are popping up in Iowa ahead of 2024 elections.

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Saturday

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

Nadia (center) prays at the grave of her son Oleg Kunynets, a Ukrainian military serviceman who was killed in the east of the country, during his funeral in Lviv, Ukraine, on Feb. 7. Emilio Morenatti/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Host Leila Fadel takes stock of the war and where it stands. We'll also look back at NPR's reporting from Ukraine over the past year.

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

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Friday

Business

Nearly 363,000 cars are recalled by Tesla to fix self-driving flaws

Federal regulators say Tesla software was breaking traffic laws in dangerous ways. The company is updating its "Full Self-Driving" software, after pressure from regulators.

Nearly 363,000 cars are recalled by Tesla to fix self-driving flaws

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