What to watch at the 2026 Olympics
NPR journalists are at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Join host A Martinez and correspondents Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann and Rachel Treisman as they talk about what’s coming up, including Lindsey Vonn’s comeback, Chloe Kim’s shoulder injury and the U.S. men’s hockey team’s shot at gold. Then NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik joins the pod to talk about NBC’s coverage of the games.
Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear
The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats
A ‘Jane Doe’ in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story
A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.
Alabama seek to bring back death penalty for child rape convictions
Alabama approved legislation Thursday to add rape and sexual torture of a child under 12 to the narrow list of crimes that could draw a death sentence.
What a crowded congressional primary in N.J. says about the state of Democrats
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At NOCHI, students learn the art of making a Mardi Gras-worthy king cake
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The Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable. Are they?
Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.
