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Russia's Election Results, Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Harris On The Trail

An outcome never in doubt: Russia's electoral commission says Vladimir Putin has won yet another term as president. Donald Trump once again defends the January 6th protesters who stormed the Capitol. And two voter concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns for President Biden: his age and her readiness.

Russia's Election Results, Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Harris On The Trail

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Left: A screenshot of Shaimaa Ahmed, who has been sharing videos and audio from Gaza since Oct. 7. Right: Palestinian residents leave their homes in horse-drawn carriages with their belongings after the Israeli army attacked the eastern part of the Nuseirat refugee camp and sent a notice asking the people to leave the area in Deir al Balah, central Gaza on Jan. 3. @gazanvoices/Screenshot by NPR/Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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The Sunday Story: Losing the Gaza They Knew

The Israeli government currently prohibits foreign journalists from entering Gaza. NPR's Leila Fadel found another way of reporting from inside the territory.

The Sunday Story: Losing the Gaza They Knew

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Haiti Instability, Fani Willis Stays on the Case, Israel Plans For Rafah Invasion

Haitians wait for the arrival of a peacekeeping force from Kenya, as violence continues there. After a judge's ruling in Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis remains on the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The judge said either she or the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship needed to step aside. Israel gears up for a planned offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah.

Haiti Instability, Fani Willis Stays on the Case, Israel Plans For Rafah Invasion

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Russian Elections, View From Haiti, Chicago Migrant Evictions

In Russia, nothing happens without some intrigue — even a presidential election in which Vladimir Putin is a near-lock to win a fifth term. We get a first-hand glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, as our correspondent finally makes it across the border. And Chicago pulls an about-face — from welcoming migrants seeking asylum to evicting them.

Russian Elections, View From Haiti, Chicago Migrant Evictions

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Haiti Governance, EU AI Bill, Third Party Bids

Many Haitians are troubled by an international plan to impose a transitional government. European Union lawmakers have approved the world's first comprehensive regulations on artificial intelligence. And as we barrel toward a presidential election with two unpopular candidates, third-party bids are scrambling to get on the ballot.

Haiti Governance, EU AI Bill, Third Party Bids

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House Weighs TikTok Bill, Non-Citizen Voting Myths, Gaza Aid By Sea

A House vote today takes aim at TikTok — and its Chinese parent company. Conspiracy theories about noncitizens voting are back this election year, and they're taking even deeper hold with many Republicans. And with Israel blocking most aid shipments to Gaza by land, aid groups are turning to the sea to feed starving people.

House Weighs TikTok Bill, Non-Citizen Voting Myths, Gaza Aid By Sea

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Haiti's Prime Minister To Resign, Georgia Primary Day, February Inflation

Haiti's armed gangs have gotten their wish: The prime Minister says he plans to resign. On this primary day in Georgia, we hear from a Democrat skeptical about Joe Biden and a Republican fed up with Donald Trump. And a temperature check on inflation, as gas prices begin their usual spring surge.

Haiti's Prime Minister To Resign, Georgia Primary Day, February Inflation

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Ceasefire Negotiations, Options for Haiti, Oppenheimer Sweeps Oscars

Muslims are making the start of Ramadan today — and there is, as yet, no ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to stop the war during this holy month. In Haiti, police say they are "on their knees" as the coordinated attacks from armed gangs enter their second week. And in a moment of global conflict, a movie about the creation of the atomic bomb sweeps the Academy Awards.

Ceasefire Negotiations, Options for Haiti, Oppenheimer Sweeps Oscars

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The Sunday Story: And the Winner Is ...

Barbenheimer was the summer blockbuster phenomenon of 2023 around the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer. Both movies made a box office splash and now Oppenheimer is leading in the Oscar nominations race with 13 nods. But there are plenty of lesser known films in the running, including three primarily in a foreign language, vying for best picture. To help understand which films and stars are the favorites to win we are joined this week by Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Aisha Harris and Linda Holmes.

The Sunday Story: And the Winner Is ...

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Biden & Trump Go Down To Georgia, Aid to Gaza, Nigerian Students Kidnapped

President Biden and former President Trump both hold campaign events in Georgia today. For Biden, it's part of his post-State of the Union tour of swing states. The humanitarian crisis continues in Gaza, with no ceasefire before Ramadan. Nigerian officials say more than 250 students were abducted from school.

Biden & Trump Go Down To Georgia, Aid to Gaza, Nigerian Students Kidnapped

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