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The Rage And Wonder Of A Mother Unleashed (Literally)

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rachel Yoder about her new novel, Night*****: a surrealistic exploration of the exhilaration and rage of motherhood, with a mom who just might be turning into a dog.

The Rage And Wonder Of A Mother Unleashed (Literally)

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Mental Health

The Ubiquitous, Confounding, Misunderstood 5 Stages Of Grief

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Radiolab producer Rachael Cusick about her search for Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, the psychiatrist behind the five stages of grief.

The Ubiquitous, Confounding, Misunderstood 5 Stages Of Grief

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World

Exiled Belarusian Opposition Leader Seeks Help In Washington

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with pro-democracy opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus, who remains in exile after challenging her country's authoritarian president.

Exiled Belarusian Opposition Leader Seeks Help In Washington

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Politics

Former Secretary Of State On 2 Decades Of U.S.-Putin Summits

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about the U.S.-Russia diplomatic relationship and how it changed under the Trump administration.

Former Secretary Of State On 2 Decades Of U.S.-Putin Summits

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Media

A Russian Journalist's Perspective On Putin-Biden Summit

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner discuss how Russia is covering the Biden-Putin summit and how Putin may navigate accusations of cyberattacks and human rights violations.

A Russian Journalist's Perspective On Putin-Biden Summit

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Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Offers Advice, Lessons Ahead Of Biden-Putin Summit

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about the summit between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Offers Advice, Lessons Ahead Of Biden-Putin Summit

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Politics

What's Up For (Pointed) Discussion At Biden-Putin Summit

Cyber espionage, regional aggression, a crackdown on opposition politicians: there's a long list of provocations President Biden has to discuss when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin.

What's Up For (Pointed) Discussion At Biden-Putin Summit

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Hesitant To Date Again, Even Post-Vaccination? You're Not Alone.

Putting yourself out there is hard. Going on an in-person date after a year of online-only socialization? Some are saying that's even harder. Gareth Fuller/Getty Images hide caption

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Arts & Life

Hesitant To Date Again, Even Post-Vaccination? You're Not Alone.

With vaccines making it safer to date in-person again, NPR spoke to several people about their hesitations and hopes in the world of dating after a year of solitude.

Hesitant To Date Again, Even Post-Vaccination? You're Not Alone.

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National

Blinkin' In The Rain: Florida Bill Would Allow Hazard Lights In Stormy Weather

A provision tucked away in a 38-page transportation bill grants Florida drivers the right to turn on their hazard lights while in motion.

Blinkin' In The Rain: Florida Bill Would Allow Hazard Lights In Stormy Weather

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For Americans With Family In Israel And Gaza, The Conflict Hit Home — And Still Does

Palestinian volunteers and municipal workers clear the rubble of the Hanadi compound, recently destroyed by Israeli strikes, in Gaza City's Rimal district, on May 25, 2021. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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For Americans With Family In Israel And Gaza, The Conflict Hit Home — And Still Does

Many stayed in constant touch with their loved ones during the hostilities. And despite the ceasefire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.

For Americans With Family In Israel And Gaza, The Conflict Hit Home — And Still Does

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What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has drawn attention from European leaders and Russia's President Vladimir Putin after his government arrested a journalist flying over the country on a commercial plane. Maxim Guchek/Getty Images hide caption

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World

What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

After some European countries blocked access to Belarusian airlines after officials arrested an opposition journalist on a commercial flight, NPR asks an expert about Putin's support for Belarus.

What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

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World

For Americans With Family In Gaza And Israel, The Faraway Conflict Hit Home

For Americans with family in Israel and Gaza, the recent fighting there hit close to home. Despite the cease-fire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.

For Americans With Family In Gaza And Israel, The Faraway Conflict Hit Home

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Middle East

Protests Across U.S. Support Palestinians In Latest Israel-Hamas Violence

Activists protesting Israel's use of force against Palestinians gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C., one of a number of solidarity demonstrations across the U.S. on Tuesday.

Protests Across U.S. Support Palestinians In Latest Israel-Hamas Violence

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Health

Michigan Hospital 'Cautiously Optimistic' About New Mask Rules

The CDC's relaxed mask guidance is a major pandemic milestone. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Barbara Ducatman of Michigan's Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak about how the pandemic looks there.

Michigan Hospital 'Cautiously Optimistic' About New Mask Rules

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