Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan
Jordan has been a hub for humanitarian aid going to Gaza. It's just a few hours drive from the Gaza border. But now, amid spreading famine, Israel is allowing only supplies from Israel to enter Gaza.
Why did a creek in Virginia turn a cloudy, white color? Mystery was cleared up
Lynchburg Fire Department crews were called to the scene and discovered a clogged drain line at a nearby dairy sent milk overflowing into a sewer and into the creek. There was no public health threat.
Can American democracy survive the pressure it's under? A historian has an answer
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Allen Guelzo about his book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment.
A South Asian group in New Orleans wants to put the masala in Mardi Gras
It's Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, and time to meet a South Asian dance group putting its own spin on the celebration. Think Bollywood meets Mardi Gras.
Why registered independents in Nevada are considered a voting bloc wildcard
NPR's A Martinez speaks to history professor Sondra Cosgrove at the College of Southern Nevada about the state's non-partisan voters, who are not allowed to vote in the state's primary or caucus.
We'll see a little bit of history at this Sunday's Super Bowl
For the first time, one of the referees will be an ex-Super Bowl player. Terry Killens was a linebacker with the Tennessee Titans when they famously came up a yard short of a possible Lombardi Trophy.
Trump is expected to sweep Nevada's delegates — while not on the GOP ballot
As voters in Nevada head to the polls for the primary elections, Republicans won't have all the choices on the ballot that they might expect. Besides the primary, Republicans also have a caucus.
The Grammy Music Educator Award went to a teacher in Virginia
This year's Music Educator Grammy went to a high school teacher in Virginia for her work with special education and immigrant students.
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies at 62
Keith died on Monday, according to his publicist. His hits included "Red Solo Cup," "How Do You Like Me Now?!" and "Beer For My Horses" — a duet with Willie Nelson.
As Denver scales back aid, new immigrant families must leave shelters
Some migrants in Denver are being evicted from hotel rooms that the city had rented to provide them with temporary shelter. The city looks to scale back its sheltering efforts to save money.
Some Paris suburbs may get an upgrade thanks to this summer's Olympic Games
Some of France's poorest neighborhoods lie just outside of Paris. Improving them is one of the goals of placing Olympic venues there for the 2024 Summer Games.