March Madness begins for NPR’s College Podcast Challenge from NPR Steve Drummond
Our 10 finalists for the best college podcasts in the country include students from some familiar schools, and a few surprises. Read More
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Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper from NPR Scott Neuman
In recent weeks, you’ve likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning. (Image credit: Glenn Arcos) Read More
59 dead and more than 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia from NPR The Associated Press
A massive nightclub fire killed 59 people early Sunday in North Macedonia ‘s eastern town of Kocani, and injured more than 150. The blaze broke out during a concert by a local pop group. (Image credit: Boris Grdanoski) Read More
The missing children of Syria: Hidden in orphanages under Assad, where are they now? from NPR Diaa Hadid
Assad’s forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates. (Image credit: Hani al-Farra) Read More
Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order from NPR Luke Garrett
It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in D.C. on Saturday issued an emergency order that told the administration to stop using wartime powers to deport anyone, and turn around any planes already in the air. (Image credit: Alex Peña) Read More
Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang from NPR John Otis
The Trump admninistration has invoked a 227 year old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they and how wide is their reach? (Image credit: YURI CORTEZ) Read More
Gene Hackman’s will excludes children and leaves $80m fortune for late wife from the BBC
The legendary actor’s three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.Read More
Serbia’s largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government from the BBC
The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.Read More
Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles from the BBC
Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December – but was only found on Wednesday.Read More
South Africa should not be ‘bullied’ by US in ambassador row, opposition says from the BBC
The calls come after South Africa’s ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.Read More