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Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend
The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast.
March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears
A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest.
A glimpse into the newly opened archive of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne
The New York Public Library's Joan Didion archive opens March 26. Here's what you'll find inside.
Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal
El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya said that his decision in the prosecution of Patrick Crusius was driven by a majority of victims' relatives who wanted the case behind them.
‘Like a sound from hell:’ Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia?
The weapons, which are illegal in Serbia, emit sound waves which can trigger sharp ear pain, disorientation, eardrum ruptures or even irreversible hearing damage.
Trump’s new executive order could upend voting
The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's sure to be tested in court.
Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake
A pilot and two girls survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake, then were rescued after being spotted by a good Samaritan.
‘Plain sloppiness’: Sen. Mark Warner says on Signal chat fiasco
During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Mark Warner described the actions of the nation's top intelligence officials as "sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior.
Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.
Vice President Vance is going to Greenland this week. The itinerary has shifted
Second lady Usha Vance announced on Sunday that she would visit Greenland and watch the territory's famed dog sled race. But now the vice president is joining, and they'll go to a U.S. base instead.
In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.
Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S.
Hill Republicans aim to rein in judges but divided on strategy
Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond.
5 things to know as Dr. Oz gets one step closer to leading Medicare and Medicaid
The former TV doctor made it through a tight vote in the Senate Finance committee with only Republican support.
‘Heads are exploding’: How security experts see the Signal war-plan breach
The breach left military and intelligence experts asking the same questions as the public: Why would top U.S. officials use a free messaging app to discuss classified military plans?
A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracy
The next U.S. head count's accuracy would likely be undermined by a census question about citizenship status that GOP lawmakers and President Trump have pushed to add, a new peer-reviewed study finds.
Playboi Carti has the biggest streaming week since Taylor Swift
The rapper Playboi Carti's much-hyped MUSIC leads this week in albums. Plus, the rapper Doechii continues to make gains with her recently released "Anxiety" and Chappell Roan finds minor country chart success with "The Giver."
Lavender, citrus and candy: weed’s signature aroma changes with the times
A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains.
Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll
The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.
‘Mad House’ exposes Congressional disfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats
The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book.
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director beaten by Israeli settlers, is now released
Hamdan Ballal, who won an Oscar for No Other Land about Palestinians under Israeli occupation, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the Israeli military, witnesses tell NPR.
When Eleanor Heginbotham’s car broke down on New Year’s Eve, a group of strangers jumped in
Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend.
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.
Ahead of the Signal leak, the Pentagon warned of the app’s weaknesses
A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warns against using the Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
NASA website axes a pledge to land a woman and a person of color on the moon
In deference to President Trump's anti-DEI order, the space agency has removed a promise to send the "the first woman, first person of color" to walk on the moon aboard the Artemis III mission.
Why Israel’s having some of its biggest protests since the war in Gaza began
They're demanding a deal between Israel and Hamas to release all the remaining hostages, and also demonstrating against government attempts to weaken the judiciary.
Pete Marocco tried to upend USAID in 2020 — and failed. In 2025, he dismantled it
This Trump administration official was a key figure in the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development — and will help set the agenda for the future of foreign aid.
China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors
The release of the employees from the firm, the Mintz Group, comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy.
Intelligence leaders will testify before Congress, fresh off the group chat fiasco
Some of the nation's top intelligence officials are due to appear before Congress in a pair of hearings this week. Two were participants in a widely-criticized war plans group chat on Signal.
Trump’s back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say
The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from offices lacking privacy, VA clinicians told NPR.
What happens when a Chicago hospital bows to federal pressure on trans care for teens
Patients and parents speak out after Lurie Children's in Chicago joined other hospitals in stopping gender-affirming surgeries. President Trump's executive order threatened their federal funding.
Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.
