Here’s what we found after Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza’s biggest hospital

NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.

Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday

Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.3B ahead of Saturday night’s drawing

There have been 40 consecutive drawings since the last time someone won Powerball's top prize on New Year's Day. The jackpot ranks as the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history.

Mexico’s president says country will break diplomatic ties with Ecuador

The announcement came after Ecuadorian police officers forcibly broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito, detaining former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking political asylum there.

Trump demands a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial

Trump's lawyers urged Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan to step aside from the case, alleging bias and a conflict of interest because his daughter is a Democratic political consultant.

Biden wants union labor to rebuild the Baltimore bridge. That could touch off a fight

The House Freedom Caucus has said environmental and union wage regulations should be waived if federal money is used to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Ticket prices for the women’s Final Four games rival the men’s

Call it the Caitlin Clark effect: The average sales price for a ticket to the women's college basketball semifinal was nearly double that of the men's event, the ticketing company Logitix reported.

Police shot Nakala Murry’s young son. Now, she could lose custody of her kids.

Nakala Murry spoke exclusively to NPR about a petition that references the May 2023 shooting of Aderrien Murry. She said the move "caught her off guard."

Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.

99 Cents stores to close down all 371 locations

The discount chain is winding down operations at its stores across California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada, as dollar stores nationwide buckle under inflation, shoplifting and other factors.

129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

Luis Har, 71, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 with his family. The accountant, actor and dancer drew on a lifetime of memories to help comfort them in captivity in Gaza. He was freed in an Israeli raid.

How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.

This year, colleges must choose between fast financial aid offers, or accurate ones

Colleges don't yet trust the FAFSA data the U.S. Education Department is sending them, but there's pressure to get aid offers out to students as soon as possible.

Here’s what time the eclipse will be visible in your region

This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your zip code.

Seeking to defy history, the UAW is coming closer to unionizing in the South

Autoworkers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., will vote in mid-April on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Mercedes workers in Tuscaloosa County, Ala., will soon follow.

Biden orders Israel to change course on Gaza aid; No Labels backs out of 2024 race

Israel will let aid into northern Gaza after Biden warned that U.S. support would depend on how Israel addresses civilian suffering. No Labels has backed out of the 2024 presidential election.

UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel

While non-binding, the resolution passed Friday is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza.

Israel’s military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."

Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always

Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial intelligence, detection technologies are racing to catch deepfake audio, but it's a tough game of whack-a-mole.

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Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization

Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well.

Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here’s what to know

Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.

This LA heist sounds like a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash

Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter and cracking the safe. Now detectives are seeking to unravel the heist.

McDonald’s says it is buying back all of its franchises in Israel

Alonyal Limited owns 225 McDonald's locations. McDonald's has recently faced boycotts after its Israel branch donated meals to the Israeli military.

ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years

The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.

Where are you going to view the solar eclipse? NPR wants to know.

Tell NPR where you plan to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.

Judge rules Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed

The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.

The work and legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus endure 10 years after her death

A new exhibition and book honor the memory of the Pulitzer Prize-winning German photojournalist who was killed on April 4, 2014, while on assignment for The Associated Press in Afghanistan.

No Labels, which sought to challenge Biden and Trump, ends its 2024 presidential bid

The organization had emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election. However, No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult.

What you need to know to watch Monday’s total solar eclipse

Over 30 million people will be within the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse as it crosses the U.S. from Texas to Maine. Here's what you need to know to safely enjoy the celestial spectacle.

Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there

President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes. He said a cease-fire is needed so aid can get in.

Why a majority of Britons want the U.K. to halt arms exports to Israel

Countries including Canada, the Netherlands and Spain say they're suspending arms sales to Israel. After an Israeli strike killed British World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, will the U.K. too?