This NPR News episode covers a range of international and domestic developments, including U.S. diplomatic efforts in Europe, a proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, redistricting battles, a lawsuit over protestor DNA collection, baby name trends, a South African presidential scandal, and a
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