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A letter written on board the Titanic just days before it sank more than 100 years ago has sold at auction for nearly $400,000. An auction house in England says it was sold to a private collector in the United States. The letter was written by Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie, who mailed it from one of the two stops the Titanic made in Ireland before the ship sank. This is NPR News in Washington.

A letter written on board the Titanic just days before it sank more than 100 years ago has sold at auction for nearly $400,000. An auction house in England says it was sold to a private collector in the United States. The letter was written by Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie, who mailed it from one of the two stops the Titanic made in Ireland before the ship sank. This is NPR News in Washington.

That's on the It's Been a Minute podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is extending his condolences after a vehicle attack in Vancouver.

That's on the It's Been a Minute podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is extending his condolences after a vehicle attack in Vancouver.

Authorities say a man drove a car into a crowded street festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens of others. Steve Rye is the Vancouver acting police chief. He says the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack.

Authorities say a man drove a car into a crowded street festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens of others. Steve Rye is the Vancouver acting police chief. He says the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack.

Canadian officials say an investigation is underway to determine how and why the attack took place. The White House is threatening to close the southern border to some Mexican livestock. NPR's Luke Garrett reports the administration is concerned about an outbreak of a parasitic fly that can be deadly to animals.

Canadian officials say an investigation is underway to determine how and why the attack took place. The White House is threatening to close the southern border to some Mexican livestock. NPR's Luke Garrett reports the administration is concerned about an outbreak of a parasitic fly that can be deadly to animals.

In Rome, the tomb of Pope Francis is now open to the public. The pontiff was laid to rest yesterday at St. Mary Major Basilica. NPR's Sarah Ventry reports pilgrims began arriving there this morning as the Vatican is observing nine consecutive days of mourning.

In Rome, the tomb of Pope Francis is now open to the public. The pontiff was laid to rest yesterday at St. Mary Major Basilica. NPR's Sarah Ventry reports pilgrims began arriving there this morning as the Vatican is observing nine consecutive days of mourning.

This is NPR. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the only solution for the war in Ukraine is an agreement where Russia and Ukraine both give up something. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Rubio says the United States can help bring peace to the region.

This is NPR. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the only solution for the war in Ukraine is an agreement where Russia and Ukraine both give up something. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Rubio says the United States can help bring peace to the region.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican yesterday. They were both there to attend the funeral service for Pope Francis. The White House has offered few details of their discussion. A miniature dachshund has emerged alive after about a year and a half lost in the Australian wilderness. NPR's Amy Held reports a massive effort went into the dog's rescue.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican yesterday. They were both there to attend the funeral service for Pope Francis. The White House has offered few details of their discussion. A miniature dachshund has emerged alive after about a year and a half lost in the Australian wilderness. NPR's Amy Held reports a massive effort went into the dog's rescue.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind last night's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Authorities in British Columbia say a man rammed his car through a crowded street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and officials say they believe dozens of others were injured.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind last night's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Authorities in British Columbia say a man rammed his car through a crowded street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and officials say they believe dozens of others were injured.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's devastated and heartbroken.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's devastated and heartbroken.

Authorities say the suspect was arrested and taken into custody shortly after the attack. Major consumer brands are officially sounding alarms about what lies ahead for American shoppers. Companies like Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark are cutting their financial forecasts for the year, predicting lower sales and profits. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.

Authorities say the suspect was arrested and taken into custody shortly after the attack. Major consumer brands are officially sounding alarms about what lies ahead for American shoppers. Companies like Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark are cutting their financial forecasts for the year, predicting lower sales and profits. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.