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A top Estée Lauder executive has been forced out over an offensive Instagram post

John Demsey attends the 2019 WWD Beauty Inc Awards at The Rainbow Room on Dec. 11, 2019 in New York City. Estee Lauder announced on Monday that it fired Demsey after he posted an offensive post on Instagram. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

A top Estée Lauder executive has been forced out over an offensive Instagram post

The Estée Lauder Companies said John Demsey was informed he must "leave the company, effective this week." The senior executive was with the company for 31 years.

National Security

The 1st trial connected to the assault on the Capitol has begun

Jury selection is underway in the first prosecution related to Jan. 6 to go to trial. Defendant Guy Reffitt has pleaded not guilty. The trial could help set the course for hundreds of other cases.

The 1st trial connected to the assault on the Capitol has begun

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Race

Balls have been a space of freedom for Black queer and trans youth for decades

WBUR

Black History Month celebrates stories from the Black community. But often, LGBTQIA+ stories aren't highlighted. In Boston, ball culture provides a space of freedom for Black queer and trans youth.

Balls have been a space of freedom for Black queer and trans youth for decades

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World

Samantha Power on meeting with refugees crossing out of Ukraine

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Samantha Power of the United States Agency for International Development about the humanitarian and refugee crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Samantha Power on meeting with refugees crossing out of Ukraine

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Doctors' worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true

Abortion-rights supporters protest in Austin, Texas, in October. Doctors say their worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true. Sergio Flores/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Doctors' worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true

It's been six months since the Texas law banning almost all abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy took effect. Doctors and patients feel frustrated as they navigate the new legal environment.

Doctors' worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true

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World

UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting

Diplomats at the United Nations are calling for peace. They held an emergency meeting after Russia blocked a security council resolution calling on Russia to withdraw.

UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting

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Politics

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn shares his view of Biden's presidency

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina about President Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn shares his view of Biden's presidency

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Media

Why Ukrainians are being treated differently than refugees from other countries

As neighboring countries let in Ukrainian refugees, Africans living and studying in Ukraine say they're facing discrimination at border crossings. Media coverage of the invasion is part of the reason.

Why Ukrainians are being treated differently than refugees from other countries

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World

In an effort to choke Russian economy, new sanctions target Russia's central bank

The U.S. and its allies are taking additional steps to squeeze the Russian economy in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's currency has fallen, which will mean higher prices for Russians.

In an effort to choke Russian economy, new sanctions target Russia's central bank

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Transgender kids in Texas face challenges accessing gender affirming health care

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The governor of Texas wants hormone therapy for transgender kids classified as child abuse. One family is nervous that they may now become targets, but they don't want to leave the state.

Transgender kids in Texas face challenges accessing gender affirming health care

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What you need to know ahead of Biden's first State of the Union address

President Biden addresses a joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021, as Vice President Harris (left) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi applaud. Melina Mara/AP hide caption

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Politics

What you need to know ahead of Biden's first State of the Union address

Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic as well as steps taken to threaten Russia's financial stability.