Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine discusses Trump's recent criticism of Putin
What does President Trump's changing rhetoric on Vladimir Putin suggest about his relationship with the Russian leader? NPR's Michel Martin asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
BTS singer Suga announces his upcoming solo world tour
Concerts kick off this spring in the U.S. before heading to Asia. The entire super group won't reunite until 2025 — when members of the K-pop sensation complete their mandatory military service.
Morning news brief
Russian forces have begun an offensive in eastern Ukraine. Residents near a derailed freight train in Ohio worry about toxic chemicals. One of the deadliest U.S. federal prison units is closing.
Michael Jordan celebrates 60th birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation
The basketball legend donated $10 million which is the largest donation from an individual in the organization's history — clearly making Michael Jordan their Michael Jordan of giving.
Hundreds of thousands of people turn out for Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade
Kansas City celebrated the Chiefs' Super Bowl win with a raucous parade and rally that turned the city's downtown red.
Texas considers a bill banning people from 4 countries from buying real estate
A bill prohibiting citizens and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land is being debated in Texas. The proposal has triggered a backlash.
Senate panel presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses, computer system failure
The agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader. Billy Nolen was asked about safety lapses and a computer system failure. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 15, 2023.)
Between July and September, U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills
Congressional Budget Office says if the debt ceiling isn't raised, the U.S. may run out of cash to pay its bills within months. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
A couple in Turkey, pinned under earthquake rubble, survived the ordeal
A Turkish man describes how he and his wife survived last week's massive earthquake after their apartment building collapsed around them. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 15, 2022.)
Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing its deadliest unit over violence, abuse reports
Following reporting by NPR and the Marshall Project, the Federal Bureau of Prisons cites a culture of abuse in shutting down one of the deadliest prison units in America.
Bozoma Saint John writes of love, loss and survival in 'The Urgent Life'
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Bozoma Saint John about her memoir: The Urgent Life.
