4 of the 7 killed in Iowa tornadoes came from the same family, sheriff says
Two children, their father and their grandmother were killed when a tornado hit the grandparents' home that didn't have a basement.
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Gas prices surge to above $4 a gallon, near a national record
The prospect that the U.S. and its allies could impose new sanctions on Russian oil pushed energy prices sharply higher. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit $4.06 per gallon.
Levi's halts sales in Russia, evoking Cold War scrambles for blue jeans
Levi's is suspending commercial operations in Russia, citing its aggression in Ukraine. The company's iconic blue jeans represented freedom and capitalism during the days of the Soviet Union.
Sandy Hook took place as 'alternative facts' muscled out objective truth
A feature writer at The New York Times, author Elizabeth Williamson is a compassionate storyteller and a thorough reporter who never loses sight of the larger issues Newtown presents.
Delaware is shrinking racial gaps in cancer death. Its secret? Patient navigators
The state's program of free cancer screening and treatment is reducing inequities. Key to its success is robust outreach by patient navigators who connect with those least likely to seek care.
Many parents are angry over COVID policies. They could be key to GOP 2022 gains
Republicans believe COVID-19 policies largely backed by Democrats are causing a schism among parents of school-age children and that will help the GOP win elections this year up and down the ballot.
Russia arrests Brittney Griner; Blinken promises to help all Americans detained there
Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.
Bill Barr won't back a 2024 Trump run but doesn't quite condemn his former boss
Former Attorney General William Barr spoke with NPR about his new memoir, former President Trump's election lies and why he thinks Trump shouldn't try to return to the White House.
Death toll surpasses 6 million for the pandemic now in its 3rd year
Health care experts say that confirmed deaths represent a fraction of the true number of deaths due to COVID because of limited testing.
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations amid heavy shelling
A third round of talks is planned for Monday as some of the evacuation routes would funnel civilians toward Russia or its ally Belarus.