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Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate

Developments in the Ukraine-U.S. relationship have regularly made headline news in Taiwan lately. Many in Taiwan compare Ukraine's fate to its own, as China continues to threaten an invasion.

What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

President Trump will lay out his second term agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. From talk on tariffs to the U.S. role in the world, here's what to expect.

To solve for doctor shortages, states ease licensing for foreign-trained physicians

Some states are trying to make it easier for doctors trained in other countries to work in the U.S. Skeptics say other licensing and hiring barriers could hamper this effort.

Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change

How Americans are reacting to the first month of the administration, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Foreign students say the threat of Trump’s executive orders is getting real

President Trump warned international students that if they support groups the U.S. deems terrorist organizations, "we will find you, and we will deport you." It's left many student activists anxious.

Trump wants Palestinians out of Gaza. Here are Egypt’s plans to keep them there

Arab leaders will meet in Cairo to reject Palestinian displacement from Gaza. NPR looks at Egypt's reconstruction plans for Gaza that counter President Trump's ideas of expulsion.

For Lakers president Jeanie Buss, life was pretty much a comedy already

A new Netflix comedy series starring Kate Hudson, Running Point, is based on the life of L.A. Lakers' president Jeanie Buss, who inherited the team from her flamboyant father and had to contend with her brothers in the front office.

Best picture winner ‘Anora’ is an indie film — what does that mean?

"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.

Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions

The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.

Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

Zoe Saldaña accepts the best actress in a supporting role award for Emilia Pérez during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.

UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders.

What will Trump say in his Tuesday address? We look to the past for some clues

Delivered the day before he was acquitted in his first impeachment case, and as COVID began to spread, President Trump's 2020 address was part reality TV, part gameshow and part WWE smackdown.

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon

A private lunar lander carrying a drill and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on the celestial neighbor.

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says his firing was unlawful

A U.S. District judge sided with Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, in a legal battle over the president's authority to oust the head of the independent agency.

Kurdish militant group PKK declares ceasefire after decades of conflict with Turkey

Militants from the Kurdistan Workers' Party have declared a ceasefire, in what may represent a significant political breakthrough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Legendary former NIH director retires from embattled agency

Dr. Francis Collins is leaving the National Institutes of Health, where he served as director from 2009 to 2021. The agency is facing cutbacks and restrictions under the Trump administration.

European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s stormy meeting with Trump

Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

These National Park workers say a Trump agency fired them illegally. A judge agrees

Eileen and James Kramer were fired from their jobs at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, even though they both recently received promotions. A judge has found the administration's firings illegal.

Trump will address Congress. Why isn’t this first speech called a State of the Union?

Trump will give his first speech to Congress next Tuesday since his reelection. It has characteristics of what Americans call a State of the Union address, but it's not officially designated as such.

DOGE’s savings page fixed old mistakes — and added new ones

An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.

In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse

An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.

Voice of America bias inquiry sparks concerns of political meddling

Voice of America is reviewing the social media posts of a reporter for possible bias against the Trump Administration. The review is sparking concerns of political meddling.

Federal workers get a new email demanding their accomplishments

Federal employees have received a second email from the Office of Personnel Management asking them what they did last week.

Hanceville delays decision on the future of its police force after corruption allegations

Hanceville residents filled the city council chambers, lined the walls and spilled into the hallway Thursday night at the council’s first meeting since a grand jury called for the city to abolish its police department.

Lawmakers advance ban on phones during the school day

Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's world including in schools. But a bill in the Alabama legislature would ban phones during the school day. We hear about that and other legislative action this week with Todd Stacy, host of Capital Journal on Alabama Public Television.

S-Town co-creator Brian Reed pulls back the curtains, goes deep into how the podcast was made

S-Town took the world by storm when it was released in 2017. Downloaded more than 100 million times, it’s become one of the most popular podcasts ever released.

In the fight over Louisiana’s execution plans, religion plays a prominent role

Faith activism against the state's plan to resume executions adds to a history of religious engagement with social questions in the South.

Advocates push for Medicaid expansion in holdout Alabama

Advocates gathered at the Alabama Statehouse Tuesday urging lawmakers to reconsider their long-held reluctance to expand Medicaid, saying the decision is hurting both working families and health care providers. But the push comes at a time there is gathering uncertainty about possible cuts and changes in Washington to Medicaid.

Under Trump, Huntsville might finally gain Space Command. It could also lose much more

The 1,600 jobs Space Command would bring to the Rocket City might not make up for potential cuts to NASA and the Department of Defense.

A new rule could speed up unused oil well decommissioning. Gulf States are suing to stop it

The rule, finalized last year, would also protect taxpayers from shouldering the cost. The states suing, however,, say it will crush independent oil companies.