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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.
Coronavirus: Trump Under Political Spotlight, Calif. Case Sparks Interest
During a news conference, the president struck a reassuring tone — saying it's not inevitable the virus will spread in the U.S. That's despite warnings to the contrary from public health officials.
Texas Holds Super Tuesday Primary Amid Democratic Party Changes
by Ashley Lopez
A wave of newcomers is transforming the Texas political map, potentially making the state more competitive for Democrats. Will Texas Democrats remain as moderate as they historically have been?
VP Pence Appointed To Lead U.S. Coronavirus Response
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the current status of the coronavirus in the U.S.
New Test Begins To Help Scientists Respond To Coronavirus
by Richard Harris
Scientists are missing a proven tool to help them fight the coronavirus: A blood test that can tell who has been exposed in the past. U.S. scientists are developing one — China may already have one.
Wildlife Agency In Tennessee Says Bald Eagle Was Too Full To Fly
A concerned caller reported that a bald eagle appeared to be injured in the town of Bulls Gap. Officers from the state's Wildlife Resources Agency caught the bird, and discovered it had gorged itself.
What Climate Change Issues Mean To Democratic Primary Voters
by Grace Hood
Climate change has become a top issue for Democratic primary voters. But it's not clear if the politically divisive topic will play as big a role in the general election.
After Devastating Wildfires, Parts Of Australia Now Face Floods
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Julia Holman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about how Australia is coping with the consequences of wildfires and floods.
AG William Barr Addresses Religious Broadcasters In Nashville
by Tom Gjelten
Attorney General William Barr delivered a highly ideological speech to religion broadcasters on Wednesday — characterizing progressivism as "totalitarian democracy."
Mistaken Identity: Utah Jail Releases Wrong Inmate
Matthew Belnap was to be released from jail. Authorities say he shaved Kaleb Wiewandt's head so they would look a like. Wiewandt was released first and then Balnap complained his released was delayed.
Los Angeles Comic Aims To Make It On The Korean Comedy Circuit
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Danny Cho, a stand-up comic born and raised in LA who has achieved moderate success in American comedy. He's moving to Seoul to try to make it as a Korean-language comic.