NPR News: In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election

In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election
Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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NPR News: Basketball superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese meet again on Monday

Basketball superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese meet again on Monday
Monday's game won't end with a championship ring, but the stakes are still high. The matchup between two of college basketball's biggest stars will determine who will advance to the Final Four.

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NPR News: 2 women put change in Colorado hate crime statute to the test

2 women put change in Colorado hate crime statute to the test
Historically, Colorado set a very high standard for how it prosecutes hate crimes. A new provision in Colorado's hate crime statute is aiming to change that.

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NPR News: Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass
Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.

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NPR News: Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence

Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence
Peruvian president Dina Boluarte is being investigated for allegedly acquiring an undisclosed collection of luxury watches since becoming vice president in 2021, and then president in 2022.

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NPR News: Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner

Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner.

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NPR News: California's top wage thief

California's top wage thief
Not paying someone for a job they did is illegal. It's called wage theft. But in California, the worst offender has paid only a tiny fraction of the millions of dollars in wages he owes workers.

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NPR News: Baltimore bridge collapse has put the spotlight on Maryland's young Black governor

Baltimore bridge collapse has put the spotlight on Maryland's young Black governor
Since before the political newcomer was inaugurated, there has been speculation that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to run for higher office. The bridge collapse could be his first major test.

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NPR News: 21 years after her death in Gaza, Palestinians remember U.S. activist Rachel Corrie

21 years after her death in Gaza, Palestinians remember U.S. activist Rachel Corrie
The 23-year-old was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she protested the demolition of homes in Gaza in 2003. Her memory remains cherished among Palestinians, including the family she lived with.

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NPR News: Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong operation over safety concerns for its staff

Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong operation over safety concerns for its staff
U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23.

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NPR News: "We got workers in the water": Audio reveals details about Baltimore bridge rescue

"We got workers in the water": Audio reveals details about Baltimore bridge rescue
Radio calls exchanged between first responders when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed show a coordinated response. But distress calls are not optimized for alerting construction crews.

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NPR News: Georgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

Georgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
Republicans in Georgia have repeatedly floated election changes in the wake of false claims by former President Donald Trump and other Republicans that he lost Georgia in 2020 because of fraud.

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NPR News: The Texas attorney general is investigating a supplier of Boeing 737 parts

The Texas attorney general is investigating a supplier of Boeing 737 parts
In January, a door plug flew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane during a flight, leaving a hole in the fuselage, some of which are produced by Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.

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NPR News: A bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people

A bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people
An 8-year-old child is only survivor. The passengers were headed to an Easter festival before the bus plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames.

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NPR News: In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis

In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.

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NPR News: 'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza

'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza
Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.

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NPR News: A History of Hezbollah

A History of Hezbollah
Hezbollah is a Lebanese paramilitary organization and political party that's directly supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, and Israel's invasion of Gaza, Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging missile fire across the border they share, causing growing fears of a regional conflict with the U.S. and Israel on one side and Iran along with its allies in Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi rebels of Yemen on the other.

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NPR News: An Arizona lawmaker announced she was getting an abortion. Here's what happened next

An Arizona lawmaker announced she was getting an abortion. Here's what happened next
State Sen. Eva Burch hopes her experiences will convince her colleagues to leave abortion access up to doctors — and Arizona voters — this fall.

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NPR News: Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster

Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster
Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.

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NPR News: Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.

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NPR News: Homes linked to Sean "Diddy" Combs raided by law enforcement

Homes linked to Sean "Diddy" Combs raided by law enforcement
Homeland Security officials said the raids are part of an ongoing investigation with law enforcement in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.

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NPR News: The Booming Business of Kidnapping in Nigeria

The Booming Business of Kidnapping in Nigeria
Islamic insurgents and other heavily armed groups have increasingly turned to kidnapping to get money. They abduct individuals, families and even large groups and then demand to be paid to let them go. We hear the story of one family, whose life has been turned upside down by a kidnapping.

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NPR News: What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce

What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.

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NPR News: New England and New York dig out as a new storm will bring snow to the Midwest

New England and New York dig out as a new storm will bring snow to the Midwest
Police across the Northeast reported hundreds of traffic accidents over the weekend. Meanwhile, a separate storm will continue Monday across much of the Rockies, Plains and upper Midwest.

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NPR News: Indiana bans cell phones in class

Indiana bans cell phones in class
Next fall, kids in Indiana public schools will face a general ban on cell phones in classrooms under a law passed overwhelmingly by the legislature.

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NPR News: Bronze Age Britain

Bronze Age Britain
In modern-day Britain, a well-preserved settlement 3 hours north of London reveals remarkable details about life 3,000 years ago.

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NPR News: What classifies as a famine, and how does ongoing conflict contribute?

What classifies as a famine, and how does ongoing conflict contribute?
Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan are all at risk of famine. NPR's Ayesha speaks to Paul Howe of Tufts University about the role of conflict in causing hunger.

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NPR News: What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?

What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?
ISIS-K is one of the most militant jihadist groups in the world, often mounting attacks against other Islamist groups, while also targeting Russia and the U.S.

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NPR News: Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed after over two weeks in captivity

Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed after over two weeks in captivity
Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released, more than two weeks after the children were seized from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna and marched into the forests.

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NPR News: Truth Social is going public, likely earning Trump billion of dollars

Truth Social is going public, likely earning Trump billion of dollars
After getting the greenlight from shareholders, former President Trump's social media company will go public in the stock market. He stands to make over billions of dollars.

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NPR News: House appropriations bill would increase border enforcement capacity

House appropriations bill would increase border enforcement capacity
The budget approved by the Republican-led House includes over $9.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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NPR News: Oklahoma prosecutors will not press charges in Nex Benedict case

Oklahoma prosecutors will not press charges in Nex Benedict case
Nex, a nonbinary teen, died by suicide after a high school fight. The Tulsa County District Attorney says the fight was mutual and there's not enough evidence to press charges.

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NPR News: Chicago is suing firearms manufacturer Glock

Chicago is suing firearms manufacturer Glock
Chicago is suing Glock, saying its guns are too easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons. It's the latest example of Democratic jurisdictions pressuring gunmakers to change products and marketing.

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NPR News: Aid is only trickling into north Gaza despite imminent famine

Aid is only trickling into north Gaza despite imminent famine
The U.N. says famine is imminent in north Gaza, as hundreds of thousands of people are facing the highest levels of starvations. And despite urgent calls for help – aid is still only trickling in.

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NPR News: A Window Into Life in Northern Gaza

A Window Into Life in Northern Gaza
We hear what life is like for three families in northern Gaza where finding food and water is a struggle and hundreds of thousands of people are facing starvation. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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NPR News: The queens of March Madness: USC's freshman guard Juju Watkins and her USC Trojans

The queens of March Madness: USC's freshman guard Juju Watkins and her USC Trojans
As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.

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NPR News: The battle for technological dominance between China and the U.S. rages on

The battle for technological dominance between China and the U.S. rages on
Experts say Washington's recent move on Tiktok is just the latest in a race between the U.S. and China for technological dominance.

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NPR News: U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill

U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill
On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.

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NPR News: U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill

U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill
On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.

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NPR News: The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry

The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.

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NPR News: What to expect this March Madness

What to expect this March Madness
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Justin Williams, a staff writer at The Athletic, about what to look out for when the NCAA basketball tournament starts Tuesday.

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NPR News: This 23-year-old media literacy influencer wants you to read the paper

This 23-year-old media literacy influencer wants you to read the paper
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with 23-year-old Kelsey Russell, who is bringing printed news to TikTok's Gen Z and Gen Alpha viewers.

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NPR News: No reprieve for 'Cancer Alley': Louisiana pollution correlates with preterm births

No reprieve for 'Cancer Alley': Louisiana pollution correlates with preterm births
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jessica Kutz, a reporter for The 19th, about a recent study that sheds light on how polluted air in Louisiana has affected pregnant people and their children.

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NPR News: Watching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here's why

Watching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here's why
When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.

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NPR News: In Tuesday's 'primary', Arizona's independent voters don't get much of a say

In Tuesday's 'primary', Arizona's independent voters don't get much of a say
Arizona holds a presidential preference election to choose how its delegates will be awarded. That means independents don't get to vote - in a state where they are a third of the electorate.

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NPR News: First charter flight with U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami

First charter flight with U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami
More than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government-chartered flight, officials said in a statement. It later arrived at the Miami International Airport.

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NPR News: First charter flight with U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami

First charter flight with U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami
More than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government-chartered flight, officials said in a statement. It later arrived at the Miami International Airport.

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NPR News: A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months

A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months
A volcano in Iceland erupted Saturday evening for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky.

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NPR News: Trump says some migrants are 'not people', and warns of 'bloodbath' if he loses

Trump says some migrants are 'not people', and warns of 'bloodbath' if he loses
Former President Trump claimed he will protect Social Security and warned of a "bloodbath" in the auto industry if he loses the election at a rally for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.

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NPR News: Plan to watch the eclipse from a wild mountain summit? Be ready for harsh conditions

Plan to watch the eclipse from a wild mountain summit? Be ready for harsh conditions
Outdoor groups and state and local officials in northern parts of the northeastern US worry that a surge of eclipse-watchers could overwhelm backcountry first responders.

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NPR News: Russians cast final ballots in election preordained to extend Vladimir Putin's rule

Russians cast final ballots in election preordained to extend Vladimir Putin's rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years on Sunday after wrapping up an election that gave voters no real alternatives.

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NPR News: The view from inside Haiti

The view from inside Haiti
Haiti is in freefall, so how do people there face the challenges of day to day life in a country that struggles to provide the most basic security for its citizens?

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NPR News: The Denver area is in conflict after supporting migrants bussed in from Texas

The Denver area is in conflict after supporting migrants bussed in from Texas
Denver has provided lots of support and shelter space for migrants, many of whom are destitute. But now, as Denver has begun cutting some city services, suburbs are taking steps to keep migrants out.

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NPR News: NATO Sec. Gen. Stoltenberg talks about Sweden and withstanding Russian pressure

NATO Sec. Gen. Stoltenberg talks about Sweden and withstanding Russian pressure
In an NPR interview, NATO Secretary Gen. Jens Stoltenberg says with the addition of Sweden to the alliance, it's better equipped than ever to withstand Russian pressure — despite new Kremlin threats.

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NPR News: You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real

You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real
Here's one sign that shrinkflation is no longer just a topic for economics nerds. Cookie Monster recently complained on social media that his favorite food was getting smaller. "Me hate shrinkflation!" the fuzzy blue monster declared. "Guess me going to have to eat double da cookies!" President Biden promised to sign a bill banning it during his State of the Union address. Shrinkflation isn't new. It's been happening for years. But people seem to be paying more attention right now amidst high food prices and inflation. And the White House is clearly aware of that. After years of rising prices, many Americans are fed up with paying more and getting less. Will the pendulum ever swing back? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: A stargazer's guide to solar eclipse glasses

A stargazer's guide to solar eclipse glasses
From why you need them to how to check if they're legit, here's a guide to everything you need to know about eclipse glasses so you can view next month's rare total solar eclipse safely.

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NPR News: In the world of medicine, race-based diagnoses are still very real

In the world of medicine, race-based diagnoses are still very real
We've probably said it a hundred times on Code Switch — biological race is not a real thing. So why is race still used to help diagnose certain conditions, like keloids or cystic fibrosis? On this episode, Dr. Andrea Deyrup breaks it down for us, and unpacks the problems she sees with practicing race-based medicine.

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NPR News: Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons
The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.

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NPR News: The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania

The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania
A Navalny spokesperson said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer in Lithuania's capital.

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NPR News: Farmers accused of drying up the imperiled Great Salt Lake say they can help save it

Farmers accused of drying up the imperiled Great Salt Lake say they can help save it
Environmentalists are suing Utah to force water cutbacks to farmers to save the Great Salt Lake. Farmers call the blame unfair and say that would have its own environmental and economic consequences.

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NPR News: An expert weighs in on the crisis in Haiti

An expert weighs in on the crisis in Haiti
Daniel Foote, a former American diplomat who was appointed as the special envoy to Haiti after the president was assassinated, speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the current crisis in Haiti.

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NPR News: An audio postcard from the mountains of Morocco

An audio postcard from the mountains of Morocco
The High Atlas Mountains run east to west across central Morocco. They're some of the wildest, most remote places in North Africa. Here's an audio postcard from a trek in the area.

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NPR News: The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming
By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.

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NPR News: As Ramadan begins, uncertainty and anxiety surround the Al-Aqsa mosque

As Ramadan begins, uncertainty and anxiety surround the Al-Aqsa mosque
Questions remain about access to the main Islamic congregational mosque in the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City as Palestinians see the site as essential to their identity.

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NPR News: Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

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NPR News: The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out

The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out
On Oct. 7, Gaza militants killed Carmit Palty Katzir's father and took her mother and brother hostage. Her mother was released, but Katzir fears time is running out to get her brother back alive.

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NPR News: Sweden and Canada resume funding the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians

Sweden and Canada resume funding the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians
Many countries halted funding after Israel accused 12 of UNRWA's thousands of employees of participating in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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NPR News: A visit to the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert's 'Dune'

A visit to the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
In an excerpt from the Outside/In podcast, reporter Justine Paradis visits the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert's book, Dune.

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NPR News: Boeing says it can't find documents on the door plug that blew off mid-air

Boeing says it can't find documents on the door plug that blew off mid-air
A Boeing top official told Congress that employees looked extensively for documents on the door plug and it's likely that such paperwork never existed.

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NPR News: As a deadline approaches, Colorado River states are still far apart on water sharing

As a deadline approaches, Colorado River states are still far apart on water sharing
Ahead of a deadline next week, the seven states that share the Colorado River have revealed competing plans for how the river should be managed in the future.

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NPR News: 10 years after Chibok, Nigeria's mass kidnappings return with a vengeance

10 years after Chibok, Nigeria's mass kidnappings return with a vengeance
In just a week there have been two mass kidnappings in Nigeria. Hundreds of women and children have been kidnapped in recent days in Africa's most populous country.

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NPR News: The population problem in Singapore is also an economic problem

The population problem in Singapore is also an economic problem
Singapore's government said that its fertility rate has fallen to a record low. It's one of many industrialized countries trying to encourage its people to have more babies.

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NPR News: 'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' may just win the series another Oscar

'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' may just win the series another Oscar
The first film in an animated Spider-Verse trilogy won an Oscar in 2018. The latest installment, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, will be a strong contender to repeat that accomplishment.

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NPR News: A new generation of young entrepreneurs are taking over China's private sector

A new generation of young entrepreneurs are taking over China's private sector
Much of China's private sector is helmed by powerful family firms that drove economic growth for decades. Now, a new generation of entrepreneurs are taking over these firms.

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NPR News: The race to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's California Senate seat

The race to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's California Senate seat
The race to fill the California Senate seat last held by the late Dianne Feinstein is coming down to a fight for second place ahead of Tuesday's election because of California's unique primary system.

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NPR News: How Conflict Can Influence Voters

How Conflict Can Influence Voters
This week marks a milestone in the presidential primary process. Fifteen states and one US Territory vote on Super Tuesday. This one day is the biggest delegate haul for candidates during the presidential primary season. The states voting on Super Tuesday include places with lots of Arab American voters, like Minnesota. Just last week, more than 13 percent of voters in Michigan's Democratic primary voted uncommitted. Many of those voters are Arab Americans who wanted to send Joe Biden a message about his support for Israel in the war in Gaza. The 2024 election is likely to be narrowly divided between President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump. The way the Biden administration handles conflicts abroad could have the power to shape the electorate here at home. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: A look at VP Harris' meeting with Israeli cabinet member Benny Gantz

A look at VP Harris' meeting with Israeli cabinet member Benny Gantz
Vice President Harris meets with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz. We look at her Sunday comments on Gaza as well.

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NPR News: France's parliament cements the right to abortion in their constitution

France's parliament cements the right to abortion in their constitution
France's parliament, meeting at the Palace of Versailles, approved an amendment to the constitution guaranteeing abortion rights.

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NPR News: Haiti declares a state of emergency as security chaos continues

Haiti declares a state of emergency as security chaos continues
Haiti has declared a state of emergency and curfews are in place until Wednesday, as the beleaguered island descends into more security chaos.

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NPR News: Airdropping aid is inefficient--so why is the U.S. doing it anyway?

Airdropping aid is inefficient--so why is the U.S. doing it anyway?
Ari Shapiro speaks to Refugees International president Jeremy Konyndyk about airdrops, when they work and how oftentimes, they don't.

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NPR News: Liftoff! Four people are on their way to the space station on NASA's Crew-8 mission

Liftoff! Four people are on their way to the space station on NASA's Crew-8 mission
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut will spend about six months on the International Space Station - conducting experiments and research. They'll relieve four people of the Crew-7 mission.

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NPR News: Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak

Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.

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NPR News: Harris urges a Gaza cease-fire for hostage deal, presses Israel to ease aid delivery

Harris urges a Gaza cease-fire for hostage deal, presses Israel to ease aid delivery
The vice president's remarks on Sunday are some of the strongest by a senior U.S. official regarding the protection of civilians in Gaza.

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NPR News: Palestinians who settled in Iraq have remained stateless for generations

Palestinians who settled in Iraq have remained stateless for generations
There are an estimated six million Palestinian refugees in the diaspora — most of them descendants of families who left 76 years ago during the war when Israel was established.

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NPR News: Pod Corner: 'Notes From America'

Pod Corner: 'Notes From America'
Palestinian-American student Hisham Awartani was shot while visiting family in Vermont over Thanksgiving break. WNYC's Notes From America follows his return to student life at Brown University.

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NPR News: Some Minnesota democrats turn primary into a referendum on Gaza

Some Minnesota democrats turn primary into a referendum on Gaza
Some Minnesota voters seek to leverage uncommitted votes in the Democratic primary to protest the war in Gaza, similar to Michigan, hoping it will sway President Biden to change course on Gaza.

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NPR News: Harris to meet Israeli minister Benny Gantz to discuss temporary Gaza cease-fire

Harris to meet Israeli minister Benny Gantz to discuss temporary Gaza cease-fire
The vice president seeks to reach a cease-fire deal to allow the flow of more aid into Gaza and to discuss the region's future. Gantz's trip to Washington has upset Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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NPR News: McConnell is stepping down from leadership. Here's how he got there

McConnell is stepping down from leadership. Here's how he got there
This week, Mitch McConnell announced he will step down as Republican leader in the Senate. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist and biographer Michael Tackett about McConnell's career.

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NPR News: After nearly a decade, Oprah Winfrey is set to depart the board of WeightWatchers

After nearly a decade, Oprah Winfrey is set to depart the board of WeightWatchers
The announcement comes amid falling profits for the company. WeightWatchers has been facing declining stock prices since November as weight loss drugs, known as GLP1s, have soared in popularity.

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NPR News: Some Gazans are paying tens of thousands of dollars to escape with their families

Some Gazans are paying tens of thousands of dollars to escape with their families
Gaza's borders are tightly controlled and most Palestinians can't escape. Some are managing to enter Egypt by paying thousands of dollars to a company with reported ties to Egyptian security services.

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