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.
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?
Migrant children waiting at the southern border must be sheltered, judge rules
The judge ruled children in makeshift camps along the border are subject to a long-standing court-supervised agreement that set standards for their treatment.
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.
'The wolf was his best friend,' a son remembers his father who served in WWII
Growing up in 1950s St. Louis, Judd Esty-Kendall remembers his father taking in wild animals. He told his own son about a special bond that his dad had with one animal in particular.
Morning news brief
President Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The group No Labels will not run a third-party presidential candidate. Court rules border officials are responsible for children's welfare.
Experts examine how hackers took down a top digital health care payment system
Pharmacies have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid after the payment system was hacked in February. Experts aim to push for better cybersecurity standards across critical infrastructure.
The country's largest producer of eclipse glasses is located outside Memphis
Millions of people will be wearing glasses next week to watch the total solar eclipse, and it's likely they were made by a small business in Memphis.
ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.