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Thousands turned out in cities across Russia this weekend to protest the war in Ukraine, risking arrest in a country where such demonstrations are illegal. Some were reportedly subjected to torture.

Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian spent 544 days unjustly imprisoned by Iran. With Brittney Griner's release from Russian custody, Rezaian reflects on his own experience of being detained.

The California Department of Education released new student discipline guidelines last month as students return to in person learning.

The author Chibundu Onuzo reflects on her older brother's path to success after leaving the U.K. for their native Nigeria — and wonders whether she should consider joining him.

Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager in the 1970s. He's the highest-ranking Roman Catholic official to face criminal charges for sexual abuse in the U.S.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Yi about her novel, which features a Korean American woman who finds awakening in her devotion to a K-pop star.

Gun buying among African Americans has soared in recent years. So have suicide rates among young black men. Gun safety efforts and suicide prevention need to address race and cultural differences.

Children in the Columbus, Ohio, school system will likely begin their first day online because 4,500 teachers are striking after negotiations over a new contract with the district went nowhere.

Ukraine and Russia officials hold peace talks in Turkey. Biden says he was expressing "moral outrage" when saying Putin shouldn't stay in power. The Jan. 6 House panel takes new steps in the probe.

Groups made up of Black veterans recently came together in Washington, D.C., like they never have before. They're hoping by joining forces and telling their stories they can make their voices heard.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Fat Joe about his new memoir, "The Book of José," which traces the rapper's rise from the rough and tumble streets of the Bronx to his success in the music world.

Dr. Carl Hart's positions on drug use and availability may seem quite extreme to some — but are thoughtful and data-driven. He asserts that racism is a major factor in the negative image drugs carry.