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California universal health care bill dies without a vote

Supporters of single-payer health care march to the California capitol in 2017. On Monday, the author of a universal health care bill in the legislature didn't bring the measure up for a vote on the final day it couldn't be considered because he didn't think it would pass. Rich Pedroncelli/AP file photo hide caption

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California universal health care bill dies without a vote

The bill had to pass by midnight on Monday to have a chance at becoming law this year but its Democratic author didn't put it up for a vote when he realized it wouldn't pass.

Georgia district attorney calls for FBI security help after Trump's rally comments

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas, on Saturday. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Georgia district attorney calls for FBI security help after Trump's rally comments

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the FBI to conduct a security check on the county courthouse and government center after Trump over the weekend decried investigations of him.

World

Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

Even as the U.S. opposes Russian aggression into Ukraine, some Americans' attitudes are softening toward Russia — particularly on the far right.

Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

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U.S. and Russia clashed over the Ukraine crisis at the U.N. Security Council meeting

The U.N. Security Council had a contentious session on Russia's pressure campaign against Ukraine. Most council members are urging Russia to take a diplomatic path.

U.S. and Russia clashed over the Ukraine crisis at the U.N. Security Council meeting

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Europe

Russia would face consequences over Ukraine if diplomatic path fails

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, deputy national security adviser, about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Finer says Russia has massed enough troops at the border to invade Ukraine.

Russia would face consequences over Ukraine if diplomatic path fails

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1 in 4 Americans say violence against the government is sometimes OK

Trump supporters climb the west wall of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. A new survey finds 1 in 10 Americans say violent protests are justified. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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1 in 4 Americans say violence against the government is sometimes OK

In a new survey, both liberals and conservatives agreed violent protests are sometimes justifiable. Republicans were twice as likely as Democrats to say violence is justified "right now."

1 in 4 Americans say violence against the government is sometimes OK

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Animals

For the first time, the U.S. allocates big money for Animal Road Crossings

Millions of animals die on roads, and the new infrastructure law includes money for wildlife crossings to keep them safe. We visit the site where the first major urban crossing will soon be built.

For the first time, the U.S. allocates big money for Animal Road Crossings

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Michigan state official says W.Va. comments go against 2022 misinformation fight

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, responds to remarks made by West Virginia's Republican Secretary of State Mac Warner regarding the 2020 election.

Michigan state official says W.Va. comments go against 2022 misinformation fight

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From Washington to Trump to Biden, new presidents meet unwanted foreign crises

Civilian participants in a Kyiv Territorial Defense unit train on a Saturday in a forest on Jan. 22, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Across Ukraine thousands of civilians are participating in such groups to receive basic combat training and in time of war would be under direct command of the Ukrainian military. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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From Washington to Trump to Biden, new presidents meet unwanted foreign crises

From George Washington's warning against "foreign entanglements" to Donald Trump's "America First," the pledge to keep the focus close to home has been almost as constant as the oath of office itself.

Politics chat: U.S. troops could go to help Ukraine; Black woman may replace Breyer

We look at President Biden's options with Russian troops amassed at Ukraine's border, as well as his opportunity to appoint the first Black female justice to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Politics chat: U.S. troops could go to help Ukraine; Black woman may replace Breyer

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Biden may fulfill a campaign promise to Black voters with his Supreme Court nominee

With President Biden set to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, Juana Summers discusses his commitments to Black voters with voting rights experts Arisha Hatch and Nse Ufot.

Biden may fulfill a campaign promise to Black voters with his Supreme Court nominee

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A cross-country truck convoy reaches Canada's capital to protest COVID restrictions

People walk beside trucks parked along Wellington Street in Ottawa, Canada, during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP hide caption

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A cross-country truck convoy reaches Canada's capital to protest COVID restrictions

Thousands of people gathered in Ottawa to demonstrate against vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns. Some drivers parked on the grounds of the National War Memorial before police asked them to move.

Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus says U.S. must act now to assist Ukraine

Scott Simon talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican from Pennsylvania and co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, about what the U.S. should do to deter Russia.

Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus says U.S. must act now to assist Ukraine

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Week in politics: U.S. troops on alert at Russia-Ukraine border; Breyer retiring

Tensions at the Ukraine-Russia border. Plus, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer's resignation and President Biden's pledge to nominate the first-ever Black woman Supreme Court justice.

Week in politics: U.S. troops on alert at Russia-Ukraine border; Breyer retiring

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