Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here's what to know
Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.
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A huge crane with a CIA history helps with the Baltimore bridge cleanup
There aren't many cranes that have a storied history like the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed "Chessy" — which has been brought in to clear Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike
An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."
Violence in eastern Congo has displaced millions. Some end up at this camp
The Nkamira Transit Center is home to thousands of refugees who fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decades-long conflict is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz
This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?
This LA heist sounds like a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash
Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter and cracking the safe. Now detectives are seeking to unravel the heist.
Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes. He said a cease-fire is needed so aid can get in.
Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed
The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.
The perfect celestial soundtrack to the total solar eclipse
There are the obvious options (Soundgarden, Bonnie Tyler and Pink Floyd,) plus some celestially coded jams that are unexpectedly fitting for your viewing adventures.
Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been the target of racist attacks following last week's Key Bridge collapse.