News

How Bernie Sanders Could Win Super Tuesday ... Or Lose Really Badly

10:23am February 29, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

An NPR analysis finds one very rosy scenario for Sanders in which he comes out with the majority of pledged delegates. But the possible results range from Sanders plus-1 to Clinton plus-151.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in an airplane hangar in Bentonville, Ark., on Saturday.

Trump Blames 'Very Bad Earpiece' For KKK Comments

9:56am February 29, 2016

by Brett Neely

The leading Republican presidential candidate says he simply misheard an interview question and does not accept the support of white supremacists.

For Some Trump Supporters, KKK Questions Are 'Overblown'

9:39am February 29, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

As he campaigns through Southern states in advance of Super Tuesday, Donald Trump has downplayed the endorsement of former KKK leader David Duke.

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National

When Should A Judge Recuse Himself? Supreme Court Weighs The Question

9:30am February 29, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Did a state Supreme Court justice violate the U.S. Constitution when he ruled in a death penalty case he'd been involved with as a prosecutor? That's the case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

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Many Dislike Health Care System But Are Pleased With Their Own Care

8:38am February 29, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An NPR poll finds that many people have a low opinion of the health care system, yet they like their doctors. The perception of quality of care varies according to income.

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Mosquito larvae fill the cup of stale water that entomologist Luis Hernandez dips from a stack of old tires in a suburb of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Races To Stop Zika's Mosquitoes Before Rains Begin

7:55am February 29, 2016

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is an old foe, spreading yellow fever and dengue on the islands long before Zika gained a foothold. How do you stop an insect that can breed in a teaspoonful of stale water?

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Herring are delicious, with flaky, mild meat and oil that sizzles on their skin when grilled over a flame. Chefs and ocean advocates have been promoting the environmental and health benefits of eating small fish like this. But the case of the San Francisc

Herring Headache: The Big Obstacles To Eating Small Fish In California

7:00am February 29, 2016

by Alastair Bland

Chefs and environmentalists have been promoting the benefits of eating fish lower down the food chain. But San Francisco's herring fishery shows some of the challenges to spreading that message.

The Oscar statuette presides over the red carpet before the Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Oscars 2016: Follow Along With NPR's Live-Blog

11:38pm February 28, 2016

by Maquita Peters

The stars have taken the stage at the Academy Awards, and NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew is tweeting all the action. Check here throughout the night for their reactions and news on the winners.

At The Holy House Of Coltrane, A 'Jerusalem' Of Jazz Faces Eviction

8:05pm February 28, 2016

by Eric Westervelt

The Saint John Coltrane Church, a San Francisco ministry dedicated to the iconic musician, is confronting charges of unpaid rent. The congregation has been told to leave the premises this week.

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Arts

'Black-Ish' Opens Conversation About Race And Police Brutality

7:58pm February 28, 2016

Wednesday's episode of the ABC comedy "Black-ish" took a risk: It presented a dramatic look at race and police brutality. Rachel Martin talks with showrunner Kenya Barris.

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