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World
Putin's warning to anti-war Russians evokes Stalinist purges
The Russian president's references to "cleansing" of "scum and traitors" evoked terrifying memories of the mass arrests of the Stalin era, when repression was justified for "cleansing" Soviet society.
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WATCH: 'I call on you to do more,' Zelenskyy tells U.S. lawmakers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a virtual address to Congress Wednesday morning. His remarks come as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third week.
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Politics
Biden announces new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine
President Biden issued a new round of economic sanctions Thursday meant to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for attacking Ukraine.
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Watch Live: President Biden Delivers Remarks On Russia and Ukraine
President Joe Biden delivers remarks about Russia and Ukraine amid escalating tensions in the region.
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Politics
Read Justice Breyer's remarks on retiring and his hope in the American 'experiment'
In a White House remarks, Breyer seemed to acknowledge some of the challenges facing the country, quoting the Gettysburg address and professing hope in the future of American democracy.
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National
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
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Weekend Edition looks back on the stories of 2021
Weekend Edition presented a wide array of stories throughout the year. Members of our staff share some of their favorites.
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Music
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2021
This year's best hip-hop — including Westside Gunn, Mach-Hommy and Moor Mother — comes from death and defiance, erotic power and provocation, Black joy and pain — and that's just the shortlist.
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Health
What the U.S. can — and cannot — do for vaccine equity per the State Department
The U.S. has pledged to deliver 1.1 billion doses of COVID vaccines to countries in need. Billions more are needed. NPR interviewed the State Department's global vaccine coordinator to learn more.
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Health
Trevor Bedford: Two Astounding Awards For Virologist Who Raised Early COVID Alarms
He's had quite a September. Bedford has just been named a MacArthur Fellow and was also awarded a $9 million, 7-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for his work on the pandemic.