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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
Hidden Valley Ranch seeks to dominate condiments
Does it seem like everything's ranch-flavored these days? You're not imagining it. Wall Street Journal reporter Natasha Khan told NPR's Scott Detrow how Hidden Valley wants to add ranch to every meal.
In the solar eclipse's shadow, hundreds of students will launch balloons for NASA
by Geoff Brumfiel
The eclipse on April 8 provides a unique opportunity for students across the country to conduct science. NASA is backing a nationwide project to collect data with research balloons.
Boeing CEO steps down amid broader company shakeup
by Joel Rose
Boeing announced a major management shakeup. Embattled CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by the end of the year. Several other top leaders will also depart after months of problems with the 737 Max.
Shohei Ohtani speaks amid betting scandal
by Steve Futterman
Baseball superstar Shohei Othani will address the media for the first time since a betting scandal surfaced involving his interpreter, including allegations about illegal gambling and theft.
Trump can post lower bond, judge rules, and hush-money case to start April 15
by Andrea Bernstein
A judge said jury selection in Donald Trump's hush-money trial will start April 15. Separately, a New York appeals court reduced the amount Trump must post as bond and gave him more time to post it.
Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is the latest Trump ally to change tune
by Domenico Montanaro
Ousted RNC chair Ronna McDaniel is becoming a paid NBC contributor and starting to take a stand against former President Donald Trump.
US officials warn of ISIS-K threat
by Tom Bowman
ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the deadly assault on a Moscow concert hall, and US officials are warning the group has also set its sights on western targets.
US allows UN Security Council to pass resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
by Michele Kelemen
A UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza passed thanks to a rare US abstention. That angered Israel, which canceled a delegation to Washington to talk about its plans for an assault on Rafah.
Gaza bakery that kept making cakes in wartime suffers heavy blow
by Daniel Estrin
After a Gaza baker spoke to NPR about baking cakes for Palestinians seeking joy during war, his bakery's main branch suffered extensive destruction in combat during an Israeli ground incursion.
In Israel, the Jewish holiday of Purim feel less celebratory amid war
by Carrie Kahn
The Jewish carnival holiday of Purim, marking the story of the Book of Esther, carries special resonance this year. A look at the celebration in wartime Israel.
Israel's war in Gaza puts pressure on Ultra-Orthodox community's military exemption
by Jennifer Ludden
Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews have broad exemption from military duty. But the expanded war on Hamas has intensified pressure to change that.
My Unsung Hero - Kathryn Fumie
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, after Kathryn Fumie burned her face in a kitchen accident, the EMT on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.