Leila Fadel

Tank and the Bangas' third studio album, Red Balloon, celebrates Black life and reckons with America's ills. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to lead singer Tarriona "Tank" Ball.

If the Supreme Court over turns Roe versus Wade, it would trigger abortion bans and restrictions in 26 states. But the ruling will most impact poor people and communities of color.

If Roe v. Wade is over turned, certain groups of people would be disproportionately affected. Unemployment data is released Friday. Results are expected Friday in Northern Ireland's election.

Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ben Cahill at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a European Union proposal to phase out imports of Russian oil and refined products.

If the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion remains unchanged, what are the nationwide implications? We hear how things might change in Mississippi and California.

The Supreme Court draft opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade sparked outrage among abortion rights supporters, but a mix of celebration and caution among opponents crosswise with public opinion.

In Ohio, the field is set for what will be one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races. On the Republican side, venture capitalist and author J.D. Vance will face Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan.

What the overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean for U.S. politics. The field is set for Ohio's U.S. Senate race in November. Some civilians and Ukrainian soldiers are still trapped in a steel plant.

Talib Kweli discusses the return of Black Star after 24 years, including a return to some of the duo's foundational themes — black excellence, unity, Pan-Africanism and the raising of consciousness.

CDC data show 3 out of 4 U.S. children have had COVID. The head of the U.N. was in Moscow Tuesday, meeting with Russian President Putin. Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for a loaded handgun at an airport.

Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion. An effective COVID drug will be made available to more pharmacies. Ex-President Trump is held in contempt of court for failing to turn over documents.

U.S. officials pledged more cash and more weapons. French President Macron beats his far-right rival to win reelection. Amazon labor unions are looking for another win in New York.

The Justice Department might appeal the mask ruling if the CDC says they're still needed. Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report. France's presidential campaign is in its final days.

A Ukrainian fighter calls on the world to save their lives and extract them and civilians out of the destroyed city of Mariupol.

Ukraine's president says the long awaited Russian offensive in the east of the east has begun. After Ukraine's surprising resilience in the north, this next phase of the fighting is seen as critical.

A federal judge in Florida has struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate on planes, trains, buses and other public transportation — saying the CDC exceeded its statutory authority.

Ukraine's president says the Russian offensive in the east has begun. A federal judge has struck down the transportation mask mandate. Dozens of Chinese cities are in some kind of COVID lockdown.

A damaged Russian warship sinks as it was being towed to a Black Sea port. Are the sanctions imposed on Russia working? Elon Musk launches a hostile $43 billion takeover attempt of Twitter.

The U.S. and European allies have accused Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. The Biden administration says it's helping Ukraine investigate. The Justice Department and State Department are assisting.