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National

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser on the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border

NPR's Juana Summers talks with the mayor of El Paso, Texas Oscar Leeser about how the city is dealing with a large number of migrants at the border seeking to claim asylum in the U.S.

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser on the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border

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Sunday

When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community

Jenna Fournel and Leal Abbatiello, 14, pose for a portrait at their home in Alexandria, Va. on April 30, 2022. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Fournel and her son expanded their garden and began harvesting and giving away produce for free to their community. Eric Lee for NPR hide caption

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Community Changemakers

When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community

Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.

When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community

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Friday

National

How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community

Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.

How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community

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Thursday

Europe

What an election in Slovenia could mean for Europe

Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics.

What an election in Slovenia could mean for Europe

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World

Trevor Reed came back home, but Paul Whelan is still imprisoned in Russia

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with David Whelan about his feelings about the release of Trevor Reese, while his brother Paul remains in a Russian prison on espionage charges.

Trevor Reed came back home, but Paul Whelan is still imprisoned in Russia

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Wednesday

Health Care

Pandemic staffing crisis leaves adult care facilities scrambling for support

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christopher White — CEO of Road to Responsibility, which provides care for adults with disabilities — about life threatening staffing shortages in his industry.

Pandemic staffing crisis leaves adult care facilities scrambling for support

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Thursday

National Security

Ronan Farrow on investigating the world's most notorious spyware company: NSO Group

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Ronan Farrow about his New Yorker investigation into Israeli spyware company NSO Group, and his interview with an employee who quit.

Ronan Farrow on investigating the world's most notorious spyware company: NSO Group

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Wednesday

Pop Culture

Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell

Taco Bell announced this week the return of the Mexican Pizza to its menu, and fans are happy.

Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

A former Israeli prime minister went to jail — where he wrote a memoir

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert about his book, "Searching for Peace: A Memoir of Israel." He's said he's innocent, but went to prison for corruption charges.

A former Israeli prime minister went to jail — where he wrote a memoir

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Monday

The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says the bureau needs more funding to increase staffing and update technology to better serve Americans in the tax filing process. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

An estimated $600 billion in taxes will go uncollected this year because the IRS doesn't have the people and technology it needs to enforce the existing tax law.

The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

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Sunday

How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

Alvin Carter, a school bus driver and custodian in Skokie, Ill., has become a reliable source of joy for the children he drives and his community. Helen Wei hide caption

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Community Changemakers

How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

Alvin Carter has been a school bus driver at Elizabeth Meyer School since 1994. He has become a beloved figure in his community and helped spread joy to countless students.

How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

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Friday

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a fossil fuel war, climate scientist says

Money from fossil fuels is directly financing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a leading climate scientist says. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a fossil fuel war, climate scientist says

Money from fossil fuels is directly financing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a leading climate scientist says.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a fossil fuel war, climate scientist says

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Wednesday

Politics

Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say

Commercial trucks have been spending hours or days waiting to enter Texas from Mexico. Gov. Abbott ordered inspections of all trucks, saying it's needed to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say

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National

Veteran school bus driver has brought joy to children and the community for decades

Alvin Carter has been driving a school bus in Skokie, Ill., for 28 years. He has become a reliable source of joy for his community and the kids he drives.

Veteran school bus driver has brought joy to children and the community for decades

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Friday

Europe

Red Cross prepares for the worst in eastern Ukraine

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pascal Hundt, the head of delegation at the International Committee of the Red Cross in Ukraine, about helping evacuate and bringing aid to the country.

Red Cross prepares for the worst in eastern Ukraine

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Medical Treatments

Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about vaccine efficacy and second boosters

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, about the new study on vaccines and the current COVID-19 wave.

Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about vaccine efficacy and second boosters

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Tuesday

Near the Polish border, a musician plays music to welcome those fleeing Ukraine

Davide Martello, an Italian man living in Germany, plays the piano for people who have fled Ukraine at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland. Kacper Pempel/Reuters hide caption

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Europe

Near the Polish border, a musician plays music to welcome those fleeing Ukraine

Refugees streaming across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.

Near the Polish border, a musician plays music to welcome those fleeing Ukraine

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Monday

National

Operation Lone Star touts big numbers. But are they real?

It's been a year since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg Abbott's hardline border crackdown on undocumented immigration. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Lomi Kriel about the project.

Operation Lone Star touts big numbers. But are they real?

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Wednesday

Europe

At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music

For the crowds that have streamed across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland, they leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.

At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music

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Friday

Middle East

This Lebanese university gives senior citizens a chance to go back to school

The University for Seniors in Beirut, Lebanon, gives older students the chance to remain active and engaged as they age. The program's director says the vision is to portray a positive image of aging.

This Lebanese university gives senior citizens a chance to go back to school

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Thursday

Dance

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova will leave Moscow's Bolshoi ballet and Russia in protest of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She told NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her experience with the Bolshoi in 2018.

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion

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Wednesday

Education Department will provide grants for HBCUs targeted by bomb threats

A graduation themed mural is seen in July 2021 on the Howard University campus in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Politics

Education Department will provide grants for HBCUs targeted by bomb threats

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about grant funds the administration is making available for HBCUs that have recently experienced a bomb threat.

Education Department will provide grants for HBCUs targeted by bomb threats

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Tuesday

Africa

Many African countries are staying neutral on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Aanu Adeoye of think tank Chatham House about African nations' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Many African countries are staying neutral on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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