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Russia is facing a huge geopolitical price for its invasion of Ukraine

Russia has won significant ground on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine but a growing number of experts say the growing costs to Moscow's military, economy and stature far outweigh the gains.

Russia is facing a huge geopolitical price for its invasion of Ukraine

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National Security

Military women react to Dobbs decision

Military women say the end of legal abortion in many of the states where they are ordered to serve will lead to devastating choices for active duty service members and spouses.

Military women react to Dobbs decision

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Law

The Supreme Court strikes down N.Y. law that restricts concealed carrying of guns

The Supreme Court ruling that negates New York's concealed weapons law has divided the state. Some say it will endanger more people, others applaud the court's support of Second Amendment rights.

The Supreme Court strikes down N.Y. law that restricts concealed carrying of guns

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Europe

Audio postcard: Spending a day on a forest path in the Silh River valley

It's tradition in Switzerland to follow "wander" trails. We hear what it's like to walk along a gorgeous river valley in the hills above Zurich.

Audio postcard: Spending a day on a forest path in the Silh River valley

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White House pushes strategy to slow overdoses as street drugs grow more deadly

"We must approach this crisis with a sense of urgency that prioritizes saving lives as our North Star," said Dr. Rahul Gupta, head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). He spoke Wednesday before a Senate oversight committee. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control/Screenshot for NPR hide caption

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National

White House pushes strategy to slow overdoses as street drugs grow more deadly

The Biden administration says it has a plan to curb fatal overdoses by 13% by 2025. But as more synthetic opioids reach the U.S., there's skepticism interdiction can slow the flow of deadly drugs.

White House pushes strategy to slow overdoses as street drugs grow more deadly

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Law

New York and Tennessee have starkly different plans to curb gun violence

While New York's governor has toughened gun laws in a bill signing, Tennessee's governor is focusing on "hardening" schools — showing how differently states are addressing gun violence.

New York and Tennessee have starkly different plans to curb gun violence

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Ukraine agonizes over Russian culture and language in its social fabric

Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, ordered the removal of a Soviet monument in April, after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The monument was erected in 1982 as a symbol of unification and friendship between Ukraine and Russia under the Soviet government. Officials have also ordered some streets linked to Russia to be renamed. Sergei Chuzavkov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine agonizes over Russian culture and language in its social fabric

A third of Ukrainians have called Russian their mother tongue. Russian statues and cultural markers abound. Are these influences inherently toxic? The war is prompting emotional conversations.

Europe

The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children

Children in Ukraine are among the most at risk as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.

The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children

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Europe

What it's like living in Ukraine's warzone

Ukraine's army is slowing Russia's invasion to a crawl, but there is still heavy fighting in the south. For those living there, the war has started to feel like a deadly kind of normal.

What it's like living in Ukraine's warzone

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Europe

Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society

People in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are considering how their deep Russian heritage can fit into Ukraine's national identity. Some want Russian monuments and cultural markers removed.

Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society

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Europe

Blinken and Austin's trip to Kyiv demonstrates the U.S. supports Ukraine

The Biden administration is promising Ukraine more military aid and money. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy.

Blinken and Austin's trip to Kyiv demonstrates the U.S. supports Ukraine

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Europe

Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv

Ukrainian soldiers are still hanging on in Mariupol while the country waits for more weapons from the U.S. In the southern port city of Mykolaiv, residents are fleeing the Russian attacks.

Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv

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Europe

Russia is strangling one of Ukraine's most important ports

Odesa's port was a lifeline for Ukraine and a key player in global supply chains. Now, Russia's invasion and a blockade in the Black Sea have the city in a stranglehold.

Russia is strangling one of Ukraine's most important ports

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