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Reporters and residents stand outside a residential building that was damaged by what authorities say is a Russian bombardment in the Vynogradir district of Kyiv, Ukraine on March 15. Some Ukrainian journalists have been detained and held hostage in Russian-occupied areas of the country.

Russian forces are reportedly holding Ukrainian journalists hostage

International groups say Russian soldiers are threatening, detaining and even torturing Ukrainian journalists in occupied areas. One news editor says troops are holding her 75-year-old father hostage.

Nova and Deontre Williams-Laster, at their first check up with their midwife since giving birth at home.

Black birth workers in Michigan are aiding babies, mothers start good lives

In Michigan, and other parts of the country, some people are seeking Black doulas to assist with births.

Ukraine has thousands of veterans who would be called to serve in the reserves

Many of them fought Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region. They say they are ready to fight again.

The Veterans Village of San Diego 'Homeless Veterans Stand Down' sign displayed at the entrance of the event at the VVSD San Diego campus on November 17, 2021.

Veterans Village of San Diego hosts its 33rd annual Stand Down event

Local veterans were able to take advantage of more than 50 service providers at the 33rd Stand Down event.

City of Chula Vista Civic Center is shown in this photo taken Oct. 21, 2021. Chula Vista, Calif.

Chula Vista mayoral candidates on budget deficit, bringing university to South Bay

Whoever is elected will have to address the city's structural budget deficit and try to bring a four-year university to the South Bay.

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Secret History, a Futurama reboot and more.

Alexander Skarsgård is on a quest to avenge his father's murder in <em>The Northman.</em>

Alexander Skarsgård lost his voice — and found catharsis — as a Viking berserker

The Swedish actor describes himself as "quite a mellow guy." Playing a Viking warrior in the film The Northman gave Skarsgård a chance to tap into his animalistic nature.

"When we experienced [the bike generators] for the first time in 2012, it rewired my brain in how I understand my use of electricity," says Illiterate Light member Jake Cochran, pictured.

How rock duo Illiterate Light bring sustainability to live performance

Using the energy of audience-powered generator bikes for live shows, the Virginia duo connect to their audience and the Earth.

Heidi Brooks, senior lecturer in organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management, points to the chair she thought someone had stolen from her office on campus. Turns out, she's been sitting on it for the last two years while working from home.

'Where is my office anyway?' As COVID recedes, remote workers prepare to head back

A quarter of full-time employees were still working exclusively from home in December 2021, according to Gallup. Now companies are starting to call them back to the office at least a few days a week.

"Detention" is a new film based on a Taiwanese video game and both the film and game have been banned in China.

'Detention' film was banned in China but screens virtually this week at Digital Gym Cinema

Taiwanese film inspired by video game deals with history and the period of White Terror

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