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Judge rules Alabama can’t prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere
Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs
Jason Isbell confronts the pain of divorce, and the possibility of new love
Jason Isbell sings about his split from musician Amanda Shires on his latest album Foxes in the Snow. "What I was attempting to do is document a very specific time where I was going through a lot of changes," he says.
See ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ and ‘Freaky Tales’ in theaters this week
Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in the first attempt to adapt the blockbuster video game for the big screen. And Pedro Pascal returns in a real-life inspired Bay Area anthology with a lot going on.
We tried out the Nintendo Switch 2 — it’s a solid console sequel
We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles.
Hungary says it will quit the International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits
Hungary said it will start the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Budapest.
Dow drops 1,500 points on trade war fears over new tariffs
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.
More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?
After a couple extremely slow years, more inventory is finally hitting the market this spring. But buyers might be put off by high prices and an unsteady economy.
Elizabeth Olsen is good at ignoring advice
Elizabeth Olsen doesn't want validation, but she does want you to understand her taste. She shares why she's terrified of dying, but is fascinated with death and the joy of idle people watching.
RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.
Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response
Fentanyl overdoses occur from ingesting the synthetic opioid. But popular culture has misrepresented the risks to first responders.
HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies
Despite promises for 'radical transparency,' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid off many staff on teams that fulfill public records requests at health agencies.
What does the shark say? Click, click, click
Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise.
How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education
Special education laws and the U.S. Department of Education have evolved together over nearly five decades. Now, the Trump administration seems to want to separate the two.
Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on
President Trump said that he is standing up for skilled workers and farmers by slapping tariffs on imports but farmers aren't happy.
The key players to watch for in this weekend’s Final Four games
Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.
Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.
Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to “serious missteps” on safety
Boeing's CEO admits the company "made serious missteps" that hurt the safety of its planes. But denies the company pressures workers to speed up airplane production.
White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China
President Trump and top officials are considering a deal that would create a new U.S. entity and lease TikTok's algorithm to get around China export regulations.
Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player’s death
Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training.
Central U.S. braces for tornadoes and flash flooding as powerful storm approaches
The National Weather Service says a "multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic" storm is expected to impact multiple states beginning on Wednesday.
Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.
Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump’s agenda
If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.
Appreciating the many onscreen moods of Val Kilmer
More than a hundred roles in a nearly four-decade career let Val Kilmer explore a wealth of human experience.
25 hours? Before Cory Booker, there was ‘Mr. Smith’
In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption.
This art exhibition is ‘divisive’ or ‘eye-opening’ — it depends who you ask
A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."
Tesla’s quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk
The disappointing global deliveries of the company's electric car models come as CEO Elon Musk's role as President Trump's cost-cutting czar sparks a backlash among consumers.
Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a ‘struggle for the soul of the country’
As ICE agents arrest international students at campuses across the U.S., professor Daniel Kanstroom discusses the law — and the human cost. He says the round-ups are designed to "send a message."
Hardcore has never been more visible. For Scowl, it’s an opportunity to keep expanding it
Over the last few years, hardcore has transformed from an underground subculture into a mainstream phenomenon. Scowl is one of the unwitting torchbearers for this paradigm shift, but their success hasn't come without tension.
See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond’s record
As he broke a record set when Thurmond stood against the Civil Rights Act, Booker said, "I'm not here, though, because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because, as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk
Democrats can take yesterday's elections as one of the first bits of good news they've had in months. But there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
Birmingham names new police chief
After a four month wait, Birmingham has a new police chief. Tuesday morning, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced that interim chief Michael Pickett is taking on the role permanently.
