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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
by Michel Martin
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
U.S. Targets Taliban In Airstrike Days After Deal Was signed
by Diaa Hadid
The U.S. and Taliban signed a deal intended as a first step to peace in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. Just four days later, the U.S. is fighting the Taliban again.
News Brief: Election Results, Stock Markets Drop, Gene-Editing Tool
After Super Tuesday, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the front-runners. U.S. financial markets fell again on concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. And, details of a new development in medicine.
World Championship Cheese Contest Underway In Wisconsin
It's billed as the biggest cheese competition in the world. The best noses in the business serve as judges. One judge said when you smell the cheese, "it kinda whispers its secrets to you."
Delays In Coronavirus Testing Creates Confusion, Questions
by Greg Allen
The coronavirus response has been marred by a delayed rollout of an effective test for those who may have been exposed. It's created uncertainty and left some who were exposed to the disease untested.
Brother Brings Llama To Sister's Wedding. She Wasn't Pleased
Five years ago Mendl Weinstock was annoyed at his sister's incessant talk about weddings. He said if she ever got married, he'd bring a llama. He followed through with a live llama in a custom tuxedo.
U.K.'s Labour Party Offers Lessons Learned To Democrats In U.S.
by Frank Langfitt
The recent election in the United Kingdom saw the Labour Party resoundingly defeated by a populist Conservative incumbent. Some are wondering if there might be lessons for the U.S. Democratic Party.
Rafael Cancel Miranda, Opened Fire On U.S Capitol, Dies At 89
by Adrian Florido
The last surviving Puerto Rican nationalist who opened fire on Congress in 1954 died Monday. Supporters of Puerto Rico's independence continued to consider him a hero.
How Does Biden's Super Tuesday Wins Affect Sanders?
NPR's Noel King talks to Nick Chedli Carter, former National Political Outreach director for Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign, about the implications of Super Tuesday's results.
NPR Legend Susan Stamberg Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
by Mandalit del Barco
Friends, family and fans cheered Tuesday as Susan Stamberg — one of NPR's "founding mothers" — received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Actress Annette Bening was one of the people honoring her.