As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
Part One
Brittney Griner sentence
Nine years. That was the sentence handed down in Moscow to basketball star Brittney Griner. Her supporters are hoping that diplomacy can save her from a Russian penal colony.
Dead pig revival
Scientists partially revive the organs of a dead pig -- which is astonishing all on its own. But it's also sparked hope for where their research might lead next.
TikTok resto reviews
A TikTok restaurant reviewer goes viral making a good point: It's hard to rate the food when just getting in the door is a challenge.
Part Two
Cheetah relocations
Cheetahs haven't been seen in India for decades. Now a dozen or so are arriving from Africa in a first-ever attempt at repopulation.
Found in library books
Instead of chucking out the things she finds in returned books, a California librarian keeps them, catalogues them and posts them online. She tells us about her treasure trove of doodles and heart-felt notes.