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Map: A look at helicopter traffic patterns over D.C.
The airspace above Reagan National Airport, where a commercial plane collided with an Army helicopter this week, has become increasingly congested with air traffic, including helicopters.
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old social media posts
The first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Oscar is facing backlash for old social media posts that denigrate certain marginalized groups. She apologized for the posts through a statement.
Federal websites down as agencies implement executive order ‘defending women’
After the president signed an executive order "defending women against gender ideology extremism," several federal government websites on gender and sexual health disappeared.
5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.
Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
Steel City Men’s Chorus brings music and friendship to LGBTQ+ community in Birmingham
The Steel City Men's Chorus, formed in 2013, is the only queer identified chorus of its kind in Alabama.
FAA restricts helicopter flights near DCA airport after mid-air collision
Federal authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The move comes days after a deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter.
Conflicting signals from Trump could disrupt HIV meds. What’s the impact?
A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV positive people. Here's what a disruption of this drug regimen would mean.
International regulators probe how DeepSeek is using data. Is the app safe to use?
The Chinese chatbot took the world by storm and rattled stock markets. But lost in all the attention was a focus on how the company is collecting and storing data.
Rats! Climate change is helping increase their populations in cities
Winters are getting warmer and shorter as the climate changes. That's helping rat populations grow in several U.S. cities.
The D.C.-area crash recalls some of the deadliest aircraft disasters in U.S. history
Responders are working to recover the victims of Wednesday night's midair collision over Washington, D.C. It could be the deadliest crash to occur in U.S. airspace in at least 15 years.
Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters threatens strike
Costco is raising pay for most workers as Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.
National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump’s executive actions
The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.
Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday
President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.
Legal questions surround Trump’s federal worker resignation offer
More and more questions are being raised about the legality of the Trump administration's offer to nearly all federal workers to resign now and keep their pay through Sept. 30.
Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means
President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
The latest on the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash
Video footage of the incident shows the aircraft flying at a low altitude, before an explosion happened at the moment of impact. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Editor’s note: Reporting the midair collision will focus on facts and people’s stories
NPR's reporting will continue to focus on what happened and learning what we can about the victims and telling their stories.
What is RFK Jr.’s favorite bird? Why is this woman smiling? Find out in the quiz!
This week was hard on the conflict-averse. But if you're up on nursery rhymes, prehistoric bodily fluids and Renaissance art, you'll get at least three right this week.
Going to weddings and birthdays can be pricey. How to cut costs or gracefully decline
If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.
8 things to know about Groundhog Day and its big star, Punxsutawney Phil
The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.
Radhika Veharia reflects on peace — and Grammy acclaim — in a quiet ashram
In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.
Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
The winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships, Button died Thursday in North Salem, New York, at age 95.
Q&A: OpenAI on rival DeepSeek and partnering with the government
OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT and a big part of Stargate — is partnering with the U.S. National Laboratories. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with OpenAI's Chris LeHane, here are the highlights.
RFK Jr., Trump’s pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said he wanted "gold standard science" on vaccines, but when presented with compelling research, he cited reasons to doubt it.
Questions about helicopter’s path could prove key in Pentagon probe of midair crash
Among the unanswered questions about the crash near Washington, D.C., are the flight pattern of the Black Hawk helicopter and the exact nature of its training exercise.
FDA upgrades recall of Lay’s potato chips to most serious level
The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies.
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, making way for Trump’s pick
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, giving President Trump an early opportunity to nominate an appointee to lead the bureau during key preparations for the 2030 census.
Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr.
Fact checking RFK Jr.: No, antidepressants are not harder to quit than heroin.
Map: See the aircraft’s paths before they collided near Washington, D.C.
Investigators say there are likely no survivors in the deadly aircraft collision that occurred Wednesday evening above the icy waters of the Potomac river.
Listen: Air traffic controller audio before the midair plane crash near D.C.
It will be some time before investigators can offer clear answers to the cause of the midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport but air traffic controller audio and radar reviewed by NPR offer some insight into what happened before.
