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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
Benjamin Netanyahu pauses his plan to weaken Israel's court system
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his plan to implement changes that would weaken the judiciary after opposition to the plan caused widespread, disruptive protests.
Former student opens fire at a private religious school in Nashville — killing 6
by Tony Gonzalez
Nashville is mourning victims of Monday's school shooting as police try to figure out the motive of the 28-year-old shooter, who was killed by police. Three children and 3 adults were killed.
A Senate panel explores the current crisis in the banking industry
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will be the focus of a Senate hearing Tuesday. Senators want to know why it and a second bank failed this month, and how to prevent similar meltdowns in the future.
Greenland is keeping daylight saving time permanently
Lawmakers said a permanent switch to daylight saving gives people more time in the afternoon to do business with Europe and North America.
The rule changes that could help to explain the many March Madness upsets
NPR's Michel Martin talks to ESPN's Jesse Washington about how new NCAA rules — on transfers as well as name, image and likeness — contribute to the high level of play in this year's tournament.
Aid groups get hot meals to tornado survivors in Mississippi
by Maya Miller
In the path of a devastating tornado, volunteers are arriving in Rolling Fork to help with the cleanup and feed those in need. Mercy Chefs deployed mobile kitchen trucks to Mississippi.
Look up: 5 planets will be lined up in night sky this week
There's no need for a telescope to see the five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — that will line up near the moon. You haven't until Friday to see it for yourself.
Morning news brief
Three students and three adults were killed in a school shooting in Nashville, Tenn. Israel delays plans for a judicial overhaul. A U.S. Senate panel examines what went wrong at Silicon Valley Bank.
How Scotland's incoming prime minister is making history
Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party. As head of the governing party, he is set to become Scotland's first minister.
Relief workers are trying to help people leave a ruined city in Ukraine
by Eleanor Beardsley
There are still some 10,000 civilians in the Ukrainian frontline city of Bakhmut. Many have left and some live in a shelter in a nearby town where they share stories of survival and loss.
Egypt, the Middle East's biggest country, is facing a deepening economic crisis
Egypt's economic crisis compels people to make hard spending choices, and challenges the government to accept more foreign aid to support a rapidly growing population.
No longer looking for external validation, Kate Davis writes songs for herself
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kate Davis about her new album: Fish Bowl.