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The fateful journey of 43 African migrants lost at sea

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A new AP investigation highlights the desperate and sometimes deadly journey many African migrants are taking across the Atlantic in search of a better life in Europe. The reporting centers on a boat that drifted thousands of miles off-course from the coast of Mauritania to the Caribbean island of Tobago. Journalists Renata Brito and Felipe Dana join John Yang to discuss the story.

Explorer halfway through journey to walk around the world

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A lot of us track how many steps we take every day. But it's a safe bet that you're not close to Paul Salopek, who's walking across the world. He's halfway through his years-long journey known as the "Out of Eden Walk." He's now trekking across China on his way to his eventual endpoint at the southern tip of South America. Stephanie Sy recently caught up with Paul to check in on his progress.

NPR host describes balancing career and family in new book

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Many parents wrestle with balancing the competing demands of their personal and professional lives. It’s a struggle NPR co-host Mary Louise Kelly recently discussed with Amna Nawaz, and it’s also the focus of Mary Louise’s deeply personal book, "It. Goes. So. Fast: The Year of No Do-Overs."

U.S. designates tranquilizer xylazine as 'emerging threat'

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Concerns are growing about overdoses linked with an animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids. The Biden administration declared the combination of xylazine and fentanyl an emerging threat. It’s the first time any drug has been given that designation. Ali Rogin discussed the threat with Dr. Raagini Jawa of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Sen. Feinstein faces more calls to resign over absence

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The Senate returns to Washington next week without its oldest member and calls are growing louder for her to step down. Earlier this week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she would temporarily forfeit her position on the Judiciary Committee while she recovers from an infection. That did not satisfy critics who say she is no longer fit to serve. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

Guardsman accused of leaking classified information charged

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The U.S. government charged the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified information with two counts under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira made his first appearance in a Boston court Friday as President Biden directed the military and intelligence community to limit the distribution of sensitive information. Nick Schifrin reports.

Pacific Islanders bring climate justice to world’s court

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For the first time, the UN's International Court of Justice has been tasked with determining what countries are obligated to do to fight climate change. William Brangham reports on the young people who were instrumental in bringing this issue to the world's top court.

Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified info

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The man suspected of leaking highly-classified military documents that revealed details about U.S. spying and intelligence about the war in Ukraine has been arrested. Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was taken into custody by heavily armed FBI agents. He's accused of posting hundreds of classified documents online. Nick Schifrin reports.

News Wrap: Biden touts strength of Ireland-U.S. relations

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden played up the shared history and values of Ireland and the United States on the second day of his visit there, the White House announced DACA recipients can apply for Medicaid and health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act and former President Trump gave a second deposition in New York in a lawsuit over his business practices.

How abortion providers navigate changing legal landscape

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The White House will ask the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of continuing access to the drug, but also limited its distribution through the mail and said it can only be used through the seventh week of pregnancy. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Dr. Jamila Perritt.

Justice Thomas faces new scrutiny for real estate deal

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing questions again about his failure to disclose transactions with a Republican megadonor. A new report by ProPublica details a 2014 real estate deal in which Harlan Crow's company paid $133,000 to Thomas and his family to buy the home where the justice's mother lived. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Gabe Roth of Fix the Court.

Swatting calls put teachers, students and parents on edge

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As America continues to grapple with mass shootings, another trend has authorities on high alert. Across the country, school districts and universities are experiencing an increase in false reports of school shootings and campus threats. It's called swatting and Stephanie Sy discussed the problem with Amy Klinger of the Educator's School Safety Network.

Fox News goes on trial in Dominion's $1.6B defamation suit

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Jury selection started Thursday in Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News. The voting technology company is suing the right-wing network for repeatedly airing debunked conspiracy theories that its voting machines were rigged against Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.

Sphinx Organization diversifying classical music nationwide

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There is much talk these days about diversifying classical music and other arts. But one Detroit-based organization has been at it for a long time. The Sphinx Organization's reach now expands across the nation. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Americans get some relief from rising food and gas prices

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Inflation cooled last month to its lowest level in nearly two years. The price of groceries dropped three-tenths of a percent in March, marking the first decline in that index since September 2020. But core inflation, which does not include food and gas prices, remains high. Geoff Bennett discussed the new report with Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund.

White House appeals ruling suspending abortion pill access

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The recent dueling court rulings on the use of mifepristone ignited a new debate over women's health. The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to overturn the controversial Texas ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of the abortion pill. Jennifer Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the legal battle.

EPA proposes emissions limits to boost electric vehicle use

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The Biden administration rolled out its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change with tougher emissions limits for cars and trucks. But several challenges remain, including the cost of electric cars, the batteries and how to charge them on the road. William Brangham reports on the proposed regulations.

Biden visits Ireland to promote peace, economic growth

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President Biden is on a four-day tour of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The pact ended decades of conflict in Ireland known as The Troubles. But the president's visit comes at a moment of political and economic uncertainty. Nick Schifrin discussed the trip with Duncan Morrow of Ulster University in Belfast.

Local public health efforts politicized in wake of pandemic

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The pandemic highlighted the power of local health departments and brought backlash from people who said these authorities were overreaching. In the wake of the turmoil, many were overhauled, leaving an outsized impact on rural parts of the country. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, Dr. Alok Patel reports for our series, Rural RX.

Report shows efforts to sow division after Trump indictment

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A week after the arraignment of Donald Trump, we’re learning new details about a covert effort by Russian and Chinese-backed actors aimed at sowing division among the American electorate and increasing distrust in institutions. Laura Barrón-López discussed the findings with Colin Clarke of the Soufan Center And Zach Schwitzky of the data science firm Limbik.

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