Mississippi State Ends UConn's 111-Game Winning Streak
The Mississippi State University women's basketball team ended the University of Connecticut's winning streak, in an upset victory in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament.
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Mississippi State Drops Powerhouse UConn, Will Face South Carolina For Title
The University of Connecticut women came into the semifinal riding a 111-game winning streak, including a 60-point beating of Mississippi State in last year's tourney. Friday, that all was wiped away.
Trump's Budget And Older Adults
The Trump administration's budget proposes cuts to a number of government programs that are important to older Americans.
Arkansas Plans Rapid Execution Schedule
Arkansas is scheduled to execute eight men in the course of 11 days this month. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former commissioner of corrections Allen Ault about the implications of the quick pace.
The Missing Kids Of Washington, D.C. And Social Media
Washington D.C.'s police department recently began a social media campaign to help find the city's missing kids. The effort had some unintended consequences — sparking national outrage.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On Russia Investigations And Trump Budget
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the looming budget debate and the latest in the investigation into possible ties between Trump campaign officials and Russia.
Finding FBI Files Of The Dead
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Parker Higgins about his project "FOIA the Dead." Higgins submits a public records request for the FBI file of every person who receives a New York Times obituary.
Disclosures Detail Trump Staff's Assets
On Friday, the White House made documents available on the finances of many Trump administration officials, including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Stephen Bannon.
No Signs Yet Of Investigators Giving Flynn Immunity
Retired Gen. Michael Flynn has asked for immunity from prosecution, in advance of any testimony before congressional committees investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.
Russia Investigation Has Echoes Of Watergate Probe
Getting Republicans and Democrats to cooperate in investigations that could be damaging to a president has long been a challenge. It happened in Watergate, but it seems unlikely now.