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Latest in Ukraine: All eyes on Bakhmut as Russia fights to take it over (March 6)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsNPR NewsAnother Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
NPR NewsToblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging
Toblerone is moving some of its production to Slovakia, meaning it can no longer legally call itself "Swiss-made." That branding change will include swapping the iconic peak for a more generic one.
NPR NewsLynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dies at 71
Rossington was the last surviving original founding member of the Southern rock band, known for its anthemic "Free Bird," among many other hit songs.
NPR NewsEyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida'
Florida Governor DeSantis's pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
NPR NewsThe youngest person ever has joined the National Women's Soccer League at age 15
Teenager Chloe Ricketts was first invited to to play with the Washington Spirit for preseason training in January. She surpasses the previous record holder by three days.
NPR NewsFox News stands in legal peril. It says defamation loss would harm all media
Could Fox News lose a $1.6 billion lawsuit? Outside media lawyers say the network is in real legal jeopardy if the case goes to trial next month. Fox argues a loss would hurt other news outlets too.
NPR NewsU.S. allies South Korea and Japan move closer to resolve forced labor feud
South Korea announced on Monday a plan to compensate victims of forced labor under Japan's colonization through a government foundation with funds from South Korean companies.
NPR NewsJustice Department task force takes aim at Russian oligarchs and their riches
The Justice Department's Task Force KleptoCapture, set up in the days after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has gone after Kremlin-aligned elites, including their luxury yachts and opulent homes.
NPR NewsDiabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says
Young Black adults, Mexican Americans and other Hispanic adults experienced the greatest cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
NPR NewsExperts weigh medical advances in gene-editing with ethical dilemmas
The last time this summit convened in 2018, the world was shocked to hear a scientist had created the first gene-edited babies. He was condemned, but gene-editing has continued, with some success.
NPR NewsThese were the most visited national parks and memorials in 2022
Notable sites such as the Smoky Mountains and the Lincoln Memorial rounded out the top 10 visited places in the National Park System as visits began rebounding from 2021.
NPR NewsThe smallest field ever of competing sled dog teams takes off in the Iditarod race
The race to Nome began Sunday for 33 mushers in this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. Competitors will travel travel nearly 1,000 miles and the winner is expected to take about 10 days.
NPR NewsRicou Browning, the actor who played the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' dies at 93
In addition to acting roles, Ricou Browning also collaborated as a writer on the 1963 movie "Flipper," and the popular TV series of the same name that followed.
NPR NewsEgypt sentences human rights activists to prison on terrorism charges
Human rights groups called the trial unfair. Egypt on Sunday sentenced 14 people, including rights activists, to prison terms ranging between five and 15 years on terrorism-related charges.
NPR NewsA U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the company failed to take action to prevent a racially hostile work environment.
NPR NewsHow dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know
Over the past week, turbulence caused one death on a business jet and seven hospitalizations on a commercial flight. Here's what to know about how to keep yourself safe and why turbulence happens.
NPR NewsFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he won't challenge Trump in 2024 primary
Hogan said he would not seek the Republican nomination for president. He positioned himself as one of his party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump.
NPR NewsA massive fire tore through a crowded Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
The blaze hit Sunday morning and has left thousands homeless. Some 740,000 Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar since 2017, when the Myanmar military launched a brutal crackdown.
NPR NewsIn Texas, Medicaid ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?
In Texas, many uninsured people can access Medicaid if they get pregnant. But 2 months after giving birth, the coverage ends. Advocates say new moms need a full year, to improve maternal health.
NPR NewsMeet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine
Photographer Natalie Keyssar recounts the work of The Angels of Salvation, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing aid to and helping to evacuate civilians in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
NPR NewsDespite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show
The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning.
NPR NewsSen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election
It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.
NPR News6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is
We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution".
NPR NewsNetflix's 'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' reveals a lot of anger for Will Smith
Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about 'The Slap' and he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
NPR NewsA treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
NPR NewsPushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of "around 5%" this year
Outgoing premier Li Keqiang told delegates at the National People's Congress that China is aiming to rebound economically after COVID slowed them down
NPR NewsActivist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled
Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.
NPR NewsRafael Viñoly, the architect behind the 'Walkie-Talkie' building, has died
The Uruguayan-born architect died unexpectedly this week from an aneurysm, his New York-based firm said. He was 78.
NPR NewsWalgreens won't sell abortion pills in red states that threatened legal action
The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit.