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Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics.

Slowly but surely, More people are getting vaccinated in San Diego county, despite delays in vaccine shipments.. . Meanwhile, San Diego Unified School District leaders announced a targeted date of April 12 to allow students at all grade levels to return to the classroom. Plus, a youth group is trying to get young black men hiking — and they're getting a huge response.

Nearly 30 years after César Chávez's death, a key part of his legacy is in jeopardy.The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case surrounding a 1975 California law that affords union organizers limited access to farms to organize workers. Plus, nearly three-quarters of all inmates in California have not been convicted of any crimes and are sitting in jail waiting for their day in court. Also, it's well-known that "gang life" isn't easy. Often it leads to jail time, substance abuse or even death. How one organization is helping at-risk youth overcome their involvement. And, as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, one company is asking for stool samples to study how the vaccine interacts with our bodies. Finally, in an excerpt of “Port of Entry” podcast, why one woman left her life in the U.S. behind to help take care of orphaned kids in Tijuana.

The case of a yacht detained in the South Pacific island nation is raising questions about how far U.S. jurisdiction extends.

A new initiative between city, police, community and faith-based leaders urges peace and non-violence following a year of increased gang violence.

A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.

"It takes time to build out of the depths of cruelty that the administration before us established," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.

As eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations expands and case numbers drop, there's growing pressure on the state to allow families to visit nursing home residents. Meanwhile, the Army is asking soldiers and survivors for ideas on how to fix its broken sexual assault and harassment prevention program. Plus, San Diego leaders launch a new program to get communities involved in the effort to stop gun violence.

Little is known about COVID-19 cases in which symptoms persist for months. Affected service members may have trouble performing their duties or getting treatment.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner about the feeling in his country over the Russia-Ukraine tensions.