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Statement of Katherine Maher President and CEO, National Public Radio

Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency called leaders of NPR and PBS to testify at hearing on March 26.

March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.

WATCH LIVE: Rep. Raul Grijalva Memorial Service in Tucson, Arizona

A funeral mass for U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva will be held Wednesday, March 26, at St. Augustine Cathedral, beginning at 10 a.m.

WATCH LIVE: PBS and NPR leaders testify on federal support for public broadcasting in House hearing

The CEOs of NPR and PBS are appearing Wednesday before a House subcommittee on government efficiency, chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

As the Trump administration purges web pages, this group is rushing to save them

Six weeks into the administration, the Internet Archive said it had cataloged some 73,000 web pages that existed on the U.S. government websites prior to Trump's inauguration and have since been expunged.

Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.

COVID is still evolving and will find new ways to evade immune systems, scientists say

"It's the fact that we have immunity that is largely responsible for making it seem like this virus is less dangerous," says Michael Worobey, who studies the evolution of viruses at the University of Arizona.

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.

On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches

Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country's seventh president and a slaveholder.

A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake

U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.

Mental illness put Pat Grenier in crisis. The system put him in jail

Navigating inadequate public healthcare, court, and incarceration systems exposes Pima County's heavy reliance on punitive measures for individuals with mental illness, highlighting the systemic failure to provide proper care and support.

Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all 800 of its stores

The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for

Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.

Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases

Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the effects of bird flu.

PBS shutters DEI office

The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.

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