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Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, arguably the greatest artist in the American Musical Theater, has died. He was born March 22, 1930.

In the U.S., people of color have been more likely to die at younger ages, especially among lower-income communities. That's had a ripple effect on finances, education and physical and mental health.

Sixty percent of Ukrainians who fled their homes for other parts of the country have lost their jobs, as Russia's invasion has upended industries and destroyed businesses.

Whitworth, who died March 8, worked at The New Yorker from 1966 to 1980, as both a writer and editor, and later served as editor-in-chief of The Atlantic Monthly. Originally broadcast in 2001.

Colorado Supreme Court says Trump ineligible to become president again after engaging in insurrection. The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. Millions of Congolese head to polls to elect new president.

Critics say the $2.6 billion floodwall project overlooks current climate risks and exposes flaws in how the federal government approaches major flood infrastructure.

You asked, we listened: Roséwave is back! Our summer playlist series returns with syrupy sweet songs from the likes of Amerie, Wednesday, Addison Rae, Marvin Gaye, and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. The Jamies: "Summertime Summertime" 2. The Lijadu Sisters: "Come on Home," from 'Horizon Unlimited' 3. Amerie: "Why Don't We Fall in Love," from 'All I Have' 4. Waxahatchee: "Much Ado About Nothing," from 'Tigers Blood (Deluxe)' 5. Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine," from 'Bleeds' 6. Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste," from 'What a Relief' 7. Marvin Gaye: "Ain't That Peculiar" 8. Haku.: "Looking Through My Subtle Double Eyelids," from 'Catch' 9. Labi Siffre: "My Song," from 'Crying Laughing Loving Loving' 10. Azymuth: "Faça de Conta," from 'Azimuth' 11. Linda Ronstadt: "How Do I Make You," from 'Mad Love' 12. Addison Rae: "Diet Pepsi," from 'Addison' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2022 Weekly reset: Sailing on the high seas. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

The commercials during this year's game weren't serious or poignant enough to speak to the modern moment.

President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?