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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
It's believed ISIS-K carried out the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall
Russia marks national day of mourning after concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people. Four men have been charged in the attack.
Israeli officials are in Washington amid talk tactics in Gaza may threaten U.S. aid
Israel's defense minister is in the U.S. Monday, as the two countries sharply disagree over what should happen next in Gaza. President Biden is pushing for a cease-fire.
Kidnapping for ransom is a leading security challenge in Nigeria
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
The story of one Nigerian family's kidnapping ordeal, as abductions for ransom spiral out of control in the West African country.
Sales of existing homes jumped sharply in February. More 'For Sale' signs are up
by Scott Horsley
Home sales picked up last month. But with high prices and interest rates, buying a home is still out of reach for many. And changes to real estate commissions will soon add another wrinkle.
Digital World Acquisition Corp. shareholders vote to approve Truth Social merger
Former President Trump stands to make over $3 billion as the company behind his social media platform Truth Social — Trump Media & Technology Group — can now be traded publicly.
Republican-led states aim to advance their own immigration laws
by Ryland Barton
A Texas law empowering state and local police to enforce immigration law is currently blocked, but lawmakers in other states, including Georgia and Iowa, are still passing similar legislation.
How baseball turned two strangers — a coach and a player — into family
Ed Holley first met Kanard Lewis in 2010. Holley was coaching youth baseball in New York City, and Lewis was was one of his players. Lewis is now a high school counselor.
Russian troops advance on towns in eastern Ukraine, where some residents remain
by Joanna Kakissis
Some Ukrainians are spending their days under the fire of advancing Russian troops. We meet some of the last residents of an eastern Ukrainian town.
Kermit the Frog has a new namesake: a 270 million-year-old fossil
The fossil was collected in 1984 but so many were found that researchers didn't get around to examining it until 2021, when they discovered a new member of the amphibian family tree.
Freddie Mercury's home in London is on the market for $38 million
The frontman for Queen bought the neo-Georgian brick mansion and lived there until he died in 1991. Mercury left his house and possessions to his friend Mary Austin, who's lived there for decades.
Outgoing HUD chief on why finding a decent place to live is a challenge for many
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to outgoing HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, who reflects on her tenure and her vision for the future of American housing.
Experts say Gaza faces imminent famine. Israel says that is a myth
Israel denies it is using starvation in Gaza as a military strategy. Many Israelis do not approve of aid entering Gaza and blame Hamas for hunger.