Deaf actor challenges musical theater norms by starring in ‘The Music Man’
The classic American musical “The Music Man” has been a big hit this year with its revival on Broadway and on many regional and local stages across the country. John Yang went to the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland to…
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Ukrainian children who fled to Europe struggle with psychological trauma
The war in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million refugees fleeing to the rest of Europe. More than 700,000 have sought refuge in Germany, where they face uncertain futures and long struggles to rebuild their lives. But it is…
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Examining the state of war in Ukraine after Russia seizes the Luhansk region
As Russian troops step up their offensive in Ukraine, the governor of Donetsk in Ukraine is urging the 350,000 remaining residents to evacuate from the last eastern province partly under Ukraine’s control. Meanwhile, Russian shelling pounded the cities of Sloviansk…
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Russian forces declare victory over a key eastern Ukrainian province
After more than four months of intense fighting, Russia claimed victory over one of the two provinces in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland. But that victory came at a steep price with Russian forces suffering heavy losses. Nick Schifrin reports. Stream…
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Supreme Court’s EPA ruling raises climate change concerns
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency has many worried about whether the Biden administration can reach its climate goals. Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton University, one of six scientists who filed an amicus…
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Protests erupt in Akron, Ohio after police shooting of an unarmed Black man
Protesters demanded justice last night in Akron, Ohio, despite a citywide curfew, and dozens were arrested. It came one week after the fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who sustained more than 60 wounds. Bobby…
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Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering on how her community is coping after July 4 attack
The scene of chaos in Highland Park, Illinois allegedly came from a calculated plan, weeks in the making. Officials say the shooter used an AR-15 style rifle, with a second one found with him when he was arrested. The rampage…
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Police search for a motive in Highland Park mass shooting
A seventh person has died from the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. Police said today the gunman pre-planned the July Fourth attack for several weeks. More than 30 other people were injured after the suspect fired over 70 rounds…
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