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NPR's A Martinez talks to Nina Khrushcheva, a professor of international affairs at the New School in New York, about Russia's decision to invade Ukraine.

Reading about plagues or COVID-19 over the last two years was not an entertaining idea for many. But the pandemic has had an impact on literature — and people may be ready for it to enter the canon.

Oil surged past triple-digit prices for the first time since 2014. The breach of the psychologically significant milestone is bound to reinforce fears about inflation.

Authors Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson discuss the importance of teaching young people about the history of slavery and racism in America with honesty and respect.

Russia continued its assault on Ukraine from multiple directions, including bombings areas of Ukraine's capital city Kyiv.

On the electronic producer's first album as Huerco S. in six years, Plonk, Brian Leeds delivers a challenging collection that begs to be heard straight through.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, who has met with Putin throughout his presidency, about what moves he might make next.

Stock prices are lower and energy prices are higher, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. stock market opened sharply lower, while crude oil prices topped $100 a barrel.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and how Congress plans to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine's government says it's facing a full-scale attack from multiple directions. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Daniel Fried, a former assistant secretary of state for Europe, about the invasion.