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Three years after the Trump administration announced the travel ban, it is expected to expand to 6 additional countries. Department of Homeland Security officials announced details today.

The audience watching the first prime-time hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was larger than expected. About 20 million people tuned in.

The federal government has charged Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and 10 others with seditious conspiracy in the most serious case to emerge from its probe into the Capitol attack.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Gregory Rosston of Stanford University about the FCC's decision to reinstate net neutrality policies and what the last 6 years on the internet has been like without them.

The Afro-Cuban percussionist mesmerizes with his almost otherworldly talent on congas.

The iconic actress and singer joins Alt.Latino to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, as well as what the original West Side Story lyrics said.

The Argentine electronic artist has a loyal, adoring fan base that crosses cultural barriers — and her remarkable new album is both playful and profound. "Eras," the first single, washes over you with trance-like beats and a deep bass line as her whispered vocals weave in and out.

On Sentir, the Israeli singer-songwriter pulls disparate influences into a cohesive whole. Drawing from her own family background, Levy blends flamenco with the music of the Sephardic Jews.

In a new book, lawyer/journalist Adam Cohen makes the case that the Supreme Court has been "a right-wing court for 50 years," siding with corporations and the wealthy — and against the poor.

Chris Kimbrough set a women's record running the beer mile. You run four laps around a track, stopping before each lap to drink a beer. Video shows her, at age 44, finishing in 6:28.6.

The classical music magazine's award nominees are flush with independent labels.

The shooting took place shortly before 9:30 p.m. local time Friday outside the WOW Hall, a concert venue and non-profit community center in downtown Eugene.

President Biden granted clemency to six individuals on Friday who were convicted of a range of crimes.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sharpen and refine your grant writing skills to push your applications to the top of the list. Participate in this two-hour workshop to learn the basics of grant writing: finding grant calls, structuring essential components of a grant proposal, detailing project information, creating a budget, and writing a strong grant narrative. About the Artist Entrepreneurship Program: Regardless of your artistic discipline, business skills and financial acumen are key to sustaining your practice as a professional artist. In our ongoing efforts to support artists’ careers, McColl Center presents the first series of professional development workshops in our Artist Entrepreneurship Program. Through the live, interactive workshops, you will be encouraged to make steps toward self-sufficiency and growth with resources for business planning, financial literacy, and grant writing. The fall 2020 series is a collaboration with C4 Atlanta and will be taught virtually by Audrey Gámez.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s newest community event series, Good Morning, Opportunity!, is designed to be a bright and vibrant annual event that serves to remind all in attendance of the opportunities that each day brings. We will be sharing inspirational stories of Goodwill participants who have utilized our services and training classes along their journey and spotlight local employers who partner with Goodwill. Jia Jiang, a top keynote speaker on emotional intelligence, will be speaking at the event about how you can lead and influence beyond the different boxes that have already been defined for us based on our identity – the very boxes that many in the community have placed Goodwill participants in. Together, our community is helping people see possibilities, seize opportunities and prosper.

The Coasters - Sunday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. If you love the doo-wop generation of music and high energy, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters is the show to see! You’ll be whisked back into an era where doo-wop music ruled and The Coasters were on the top of their game! The Coasters, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, are known for such hits as “Poison Ivy”, “Charlie Brown”, Yakety Yak”, and many more. This group will have you dancing and singing in the aisle!
Tickets: $40 at https://bit.ly/thecoasters; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

The Coasters - Sunday, April 10, 3:30. If you love the doo-wop generation of music and high energy, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters is the show to see! You’ll be whisked back into an era where doo-wop music ruled and The Coasters were on the top of their game! The Coasters, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, are known for such hits as “Poison Ivy”, “Charlie Brown”, Yakety Yak”, and many more. This group will have you dancing and singing in the aisle!
Tickets: $37.50 at https://bit.ly/thecoasters; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

Your Charlotte Symphony returns to Truist Field for a grand slam this June! At Celebrate America, experience the electricity as the full orchestra unites to perform a rousing salute to America. The evening includes patriotic favorites and memorable anthems and marches - all topped off by a spectacular fireworks finale, back dropped by the gorgeous Charlotte skyline! Christopher James Lees, conductor SMITH Star Spangled Banner JIM STEPHENSON Fanfare for Democracy GOULD American Salute COPLAND Hoe Down from Rodeo ANDERSON Fiddle Faddle JOHN WILLIAMS With Malice Toward None, from Lincoln VON TILZER "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" GRAINGER Molly On the Shore Irish Reel HAMLISCH "A Chorus Line" ELLINGTON A Medley for Orchestra SOUSA El Capitan, The Thunderer, Stars and Stripes Forever

Mike Pesca of Slate's "The Gist" updates NPR's Linda Wertheimer on March Madness.