Morning Edition for February 17, 2022 : NPR

News brief: Russia-Ukraine crisis, Florida abortion bill, DOJ sues Missouri

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'Throughline': The battle over the filibuster's future is a battle over its past

by Rund Abdelfatah , Ramtin Arablouei

'Throughline': The battle over the filibuster's future is a battle over its past

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Florida's House passes a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy

by Greg Allen

Florida's House passes a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy

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Infrastructure money makes it a good time to be in the well plugging business

by Reid Frazier

Infrastructure money makes it a good time to be in the well plugging business

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An odd APB is out in northern Michigan: Police are on the hunt for a cabin

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Kamila Valieva's positive doping test casts a pall over her Olympic performance

by Leila Fadel , Tom Goldman

Kamila Valieva's positive doping test casts a pall over her Olympic performance

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Docuseries offers a more complete history of Lincoln's journey to end slavery

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DOJ sues Missouri over its law restricting enforcement of federal gun laws

by A Martínez , Carrie Johnson

DOJ sues Missouri over its law restricting enforcement of federal gun laws

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The widening political chasm is revealed in real estate data

by John Burnett

The widening political chasm is revealed in real estate data

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China's politics — not sports — spill out during heated Olympic news conference

The Olympic Rings logo is seen on the top of a tower as the sun rises on Feb. 7, 2022 at the Beijing Winter Olympics. David Ramos/Getty Images hide caption

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China's politics — not sports — spill out during heated Olympic news conference

by Emily Feng

China's politics — not sports — spill out during heated Olympic news conference

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DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt

About 1,800 former DeVry University students will receive more than $70 million in federal student loan relief from the U.S. Department of Education. J Pat Carter/AP hide caption

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DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt

by Cory Turner

DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt

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The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic

The White House says it's planning for the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Politically, COVID has President Biden in a precarious position. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic

by Domenico Montanaro

The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic

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Sports

Victory parade celebrates the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl win

by Mandalit del Barco

Victory parade celebrates the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl win

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Business

Tesla recalls more than 500,000 U.S. vehicles over Boombox feature

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Asia

Why many expats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong

by David Gura

Why many expats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong

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Europe

U.S. claims differ from what Russia says is happening along the Ukraine border

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National

As more states restrict abortions, patients need help with travel costs

by Katia Riddle

As more states restrict abortions, patients need help with travel costs

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2 Russians medal at the Olympic figure skating final, but not Kamila Valieva

Russia's Anna Shcherbakova won gold in the women's free skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The 2022 Winter Olympics

2 Russians medal at the Olympic figure skating final, but not Kamila Valieva

by Jaclyn Diaz , Brian Mann , Tom Goldman

2 Russians medal at the Olympic figure skating final, but not Kamila Valieva

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