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World

Istanbul's mayor warns 90,000 buildings are at risk if a major earthquake strikes

The warning for Turkey's largest city comes as the death toll from last week's quake in Turkey and northern Syria now exceeds 40,000.

After Turkey's quake, one family mourns its losses — and braces for more

Culture

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82

Main Character of the Day

Biden set his 'moonshot' on cancer. Meet the doctor trying to get us there

Join The Game

Prepare to catch 'em all at Pokémon GO's enormous event in Las Vegas

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National

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard has crashed

An investigator said there were no survivors in the crash, but he was unsure how many were killed.

Business

David Malpass is stepping down as president of the World Bank

Appointed by then-President Trump in 2019, he is leaving before his five-year term expires. Malpass faced backlash over his comments at Climate Week NYC in 2022.

Business

The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September

If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said.

National

Dozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating

Dozens of inmates have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail, according to attorneys representing victims' families. The FBI has opened civil rights investigations into two of the deaths.

National

The post-pandemic economy poses challenges during Mardi Gras

WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio

After a stay-at-home Carnival season in 2021, and shortened parades in 2022, Mardi Gras is more or less back to normal this year.

Children's Health

New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders

Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.

Media

'New York Times' stories on trans youth slammed by writers — including some of its own

Prominent journalists and writers, including some well-known Times staffers, have signed a letter accusing the paper of biased coverage.

Politics

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

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In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes

Review

Pop Culture Happy Hour

In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes

The third film in Marvel's Ant-Man trilogy sends the MCU's tinest titans into a subatomic universe, where they — and we the viewers — get stuck.

Shots - Health News

How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive

Researchers paired new parents with financial coaches in a pediatric clinic. They found the families were more likely to come for well-child visits and vaccinations — and they got ahead financially.

Politics

How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign

Haley is a woman of color who led South Carolina in taking down the Confederate flag from its state capitol. That makes campaigning complex in the party of Trump.

Buffalo Tops Mass Shooting

The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole

The 19-year-old also faces 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence. He will make an appearance in federal court this week.

Black History Month 2023

Fousheé: Tiny Desk Concert

Britanny Fousheé is not an artist who can be boxed in. In her Tiny Desk set, she flexes her eclectic artistry and vocal — and emotional — range.

A judge frees a Missouri man after 28 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit

St. Louis Public Radio

A St. Louis judge ruled Tuesday that Lamar Johnson should be released, finding that two people provided credible testimony that absolved Johnson in the slaying of Marcus Boyd.

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty

Education

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them are sitting empty

The Hechinger Report

Trade jobs that require less education, at much lower cost, sit empty. But many parents remain wary of programs that don't lead to a four-year degree.

The Chiefs celebrate their Super Bowl win with a parade in Kansas City

KCUR 89.3

Kansas City is taking over downtown Wednesday to celebrate the Chiefs' second Super Bowl win in four years. It's not the warmest weather out, but that didn't stop fans from camping out overnight along the route.

Music Interviews

From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

Fresh Air

What do great conductors listen to when they're not on the podium? Nézet-Séguin made a playlist, specifically for Fresh Air, of music that inspires him (plus one of his cats' favorite songs).

Environment

Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment

Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

Tiny Desk Contest

Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? The 2023 Contest is now open for entries

Unsigned artists can submit their original music to the Contest until March 13.

Istanbul's mayor warns 90,000 buildings are at risk if a major earthquake strikes

After Turkey's quake, one family mourns its losses — and braces for more

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82

Biden set his 'moonshot' on cancer. Meet the doctor trying to get us there

Prepare to catch 'em all at Pokémon GO's enormous event in Las Vegas

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard has crashed

David Malpass is stepping down as president of the World Bank

The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September

Dozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating

National

The post-pandemic economy poses challenges during Mardi Gras

New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders

'New York Times' stories on trans youth slammed by writers — including some of its own

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

Review

In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes

How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive

How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign

The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole

Fousheé: Tiny Desk Concert

A judge frees a Missouri man after 28 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them are sitting empty

The Chiefs celebrate their Super Bowl win with a parade in Kansas City

From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment

Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? The 2023 Contest is now open for entries

Watch the first entry to the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest