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When are March Madness brackets released? Here’s what to know about Selection Sunday

The 68-team fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will be unveiled Sunday night, and the games begin next week.

NWSL preview: 5 questions that could shape women’s soccer this season

Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend.

COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle

The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge.

Who’s in, who’s out and who is Billboard’s Woman of the Year? Find out in the quiz

If you've been paying attention to international politics, you'll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this week!

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to appear before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but ‘very discouraged’ in private

Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs.

5 nature-inspired ways to bring joy and wonder into your life this spring

Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside.

Trump says the U.S. is in a ‘period of transition’ — and more takeaways from this week

This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.

Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 14

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Matt Reilly of Austin public radio station KUTX to discuss new albums from Charley Crockett, Twin Shadow and more.

Big March storm system threatens U.S. with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

A storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a wildfire risk.

Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site

Distraught families from across the country have already started reaching out about clothing items they say they recognize.

The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought

Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.

John Feinstein, sports writer and author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ dies at 69

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball

Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

‘Deep sense of outrage and betrayal’: House Democrats react to Schumer announcement

House Democrats were gathered in Virginia for their annual issues conference when they received the news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was planning to vote to advance a GOP-spending bill.

A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated

A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.

Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.

‘Doesn’t make any sense’: Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyer on govt. efforts to deport him

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.

Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in an upscale neighborhood, destroying an apartment that neighbors said had been vacant for years.

Donatella Versace to step down as brand’s chief creative officer after nearly 30 years

Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.

As global tariff tensions rise, here’s the latest on U.S. trade with top partners

President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.

A man says his stepmom locked him in a room for decades. He escaped by setting a fire

Police in Waterbury, Conn., allege the man's stepmother locked him in his room with limited food and water for over 20 years, until he started a fire using hand sanitizer, printer paper and a lighter.

Trump plans to visit the Justice Department Friday, a rare move for a president

The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.

Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge rules

Thousands of probationary federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be offered job reinstatement, a judge in San Francisco has ruled, because they were terminated unlawfully.

Sofia Gubaidulina, the composer who fused sound and spirituality, has died at age 93

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.

Trump’s hiring freeze has halted local head counts and could threaten the U.S. census

Some towns paid the U.S. Census Bureau to produce new local population counts to try to get more funding. But Trump's hiring freeze derailed their special census plans — and could hurt the 2030 count.

John Mulaney is experimenting with late night. It’s not quite working – yet

Comedian John Mulaney is going live on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks on Netflix. NPR's TV critic says that in the first episode, Mulaney seemed to be enjoying the absurdity of the whole setup much more than any of the actual content he was presenting.

Editor’s Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated

Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.

Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol

European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.