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While the war in Ukraine continues, President Biden will head to Brussels for a NATO meeting on the crisis. The Senate Judiciary Committee considers President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court.

Eleven states have enacted transgender sports bans, though many have been snarled by lawsuits.

In the past month, 10 million Ukrainians have fled the country to get as far from Russia's bombardment as possible. We hear the stories of some of that people that have stayed behind.

Residents of Matinicus, off the coast of Maine, are pushing back on book banning efforts sweeping the country. They're stocking their library's shelves with books being censored elsewhere.

Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was one of two journalists to win last year's Nobel Peace Prize. He sold his to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.

Navalny, who is already serving a 2.5-year sentence for parole violations, was sentenced to an additional nine years in a high-security prison. He has vowed to keep fighting.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about how the U.S. and other NATO members will address the war in Ukraine when meeting this week.

Guest host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Richard Harris about the World Summit on Sustainable Development, which opened today in South Africa. The 10-day summit is aimed at finding ways to help millions out of poverty without poisoning the planet.

Her mother's been waiting for her to start cooking for years, but it took a guy to make her do it. Talking Plants own Doyenne of Dirt, Ketzel Levine, brews Scott Simon a few gallons of compost tea on Weekend Edition Saturday.

The Blind Boys of Alabama's new album Higher Ground features the singing group working with a full band and covering popular tunes flavored with their distinctive gospel style. On Weekend Edition Sunday, a talk with founding member Clarence Fountain.