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Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews Thank You For Smoking. It is a satirical film about a super-lobbyist for the tobacco industry.

The decision comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks. Experts discuss the outlines of a possible settlement to the war.

The opposition of Manchin, the Democratic senator from West Virginia, likely dooms Raskin's chances to be confirmed.

Republican leaders promise to make oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a key part of the national energy policy debate next year. Conservationists promise to fight the proposal -- and some wish they could call on Mardy Murie for help. NPR's Howard Berkes profiles one of the nation's greatest champions of wild areas, now 100 years old. View a photo galley and video of highlights from Murie's life.

Delta, United, Southwest, American and Alaska Airlines and other say masks are now optional for travelers on their aircraft.

The EU chief concedes that that getting all 27 member countries — some of them highly dependent on Russia for energy supplies — to agree on oil sanctions will be extremely difficult.

California's attorney general is investigating oil and gas companies for allegedly deceiving the public that most plastic can be recycled, citing NPR and PBS Frontline's investigation of the industry.

The families of those killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes will be in federal court in Texas, arguing that the company's deferred prosecution agreement with prosecutors should be rescinded.

Some schools have closed early for summer. Hospitals are on watch for heat stroke. South Asia is already hard-hit by climate change. Summer's early arrival this year also threatens the grain harvest.