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Leaders of nations in the Western Hemisphere get down to business at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. How likely is it that they'll achieve any of their goals?

Pearl Jam was one of the biggest-selling rock bands of the last decade, and one of the few bands to survive the Seattle grunge scene. The group's success comes from its powerful, melodic rock and its intense, charismatic lead singer, Eddie Vedder. NPR's Elizabeth Blair profiles the band, now on a major U.S. tour. Hear some of their songs and extra portions of their interviews.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress via video from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday. The city is currently under bombardment from Russia.

With the nation on high alert, the Department of Homeland Security is trying to get organized as quickly as possible. NPR's Pam Fessler talks to Customs officers about how they feel about the push to merge dozens of agencies, and whether they think it will improve the nation's security. See photos from the borders and ports of the Pacific Northwest.

Russia put a new commanding general in charge of operations in Ukraine. The move comes after several top Russian military leaders died during the invasion which has taken longer than Russia expected.

Fortune's Bethany McLean wrote about Enron in the book The Smartest Guys in the Room. She tells Steve Inskeep that Ken Lay's perpetual optimism was a liability when it came to the realities of Enron's troubled business.

Israel of releases nearly 400 Palestinian prisoners as part of a February agreement between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. The former detainees were taken from jails to checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza.

Tennessee is poised to let gas and oil companies build new infrastructure without local interference. It comes after activists helped stop a pipeline through Black neighborhoods in Memphis.

In Nashville, remote learning has created new opportunities for parents who want to learn English.

Dr. Andrea Merrill assisted a medical emergency on a flight, but found the emergency medical kit insufficient. By sharing her story, she found other professionals who have faced similar frustrations.