No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine
Ukraine's president addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning. He appeared virtually and referenced Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks in his speech.
Zelenskyy references Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attacks in address to Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.
If China aligns itself with Russia, that could impact its reputation and economy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about whether China should rethink its close relationship with Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile
As gas prices rise, politicians call for gas taxes to be suspended. Transportation experts say such moves won't provide much relief and would cut into needed spending on roads, bridges and transit.
Airplanes are durable so it makes sense to repurpose them
An Ireland-based duo — Kevin Regan and his business partner Shane Thornton — are recycling airplanes to create home offices, glamping pods — that kind of thing.
News brief: Blinken on Ukraine, Additional COVID Booster, gas tax holidays
Secretary of State Blinken talks to NPR about the war in Ukraine. Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize another booster for older adults. As gas prices go up, there are calls to suspend gas taxes.
Florida's Montverde Academy swim team finds an alligator in their pool
The three-foot gator was chilling at the bottom of the pool. Despite alligators' notable speed, the little guy did not make the team. A sheriff's deputy was able to get him out of the pool.
Rep. Fortenberry fights criminal charges while seeking reelection
Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska will be in federal court Wednesday, accused of accepting illegal campaign donations and lying about it. He's also in a challenge to keep his seat.
Asian American communities mark the Atlanta area spa shootings a year ago
Asian Americans in Nashville are building stronger ties, partly sparked by the deaths a year ago of eight people shot in Atlanta area day spas. Six women of Asian descent were among those killed.