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

A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.

The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.

Commentator Frank Deford remembers George Mikan, the first great big man in professional basketball.

British voters go to the polls Thursday in an election that Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party is expected to win. Voters appear ready to back a third Blair term despite anger at his government's support for the Iraq war.

Many businesses have relied on high sales volume to make a profit, but higher costs for wholesale goods and dwindling inventory because of supply chain disruptions are forcing them to raise prices.

The nation's emergency rooms are crowded and overwhelmed. A major investigation says hospital ERs, which can barely handle daily 911 calls, are far from ready to handle the mass casualties that a flu epidemic or terrorist strike might bring.

In what is only his second speech from the seat of presidential power since announcing the invasion of Iraq, President Bush outlines his plan for the way forward in Iraq.

Ray Meyer, the basketball coach whose 42-year tenure at DePaul stretched from George Mikan to Mark Aguirre, died Friday at age 92. The timing of his passing is poignant, coming as the NCAA basketball tournament goes into full swing.

Falun Gong demonstrators have been plentiful in the area around the White House this week, often standing in silence while holding banners. The signs spell out their grievances and detail the tortures the group says have been used against it in China.

President Bush voices support for tightened border security on visits to New Mexico and Texas. But Republicans are resisting the president's call for an immigration bill that would give illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.

If you get your health insurance on the job, and you need major surgery, you may soon have the option to have your procedure performed in India or Thailand -- saving both you and your employer a bunch of money.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that the real issue in the Karl Rove controversy is not a leak, but a war, and how America was misled into that war.

The Palm Springs City Council took the first step in approving funding for two organizations to develop a universal basic income pilot program that prioritizes trans and nonbinary residents.

Money from fossil fuels is directly financing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a leading climate scientist says.

A New Jersey jury has ruled in favor of drugmaker Merck in a major case testing whether the company properly warned consumers about the risks of using its painkiller drug Vioxx. The case was brought by an Idaho man who claimed his intermittent use of Vioxx caused his heart attack four years ago.

Once one of pop music's most distinctive and controversial stars, Sinead O'Connor returns for a night of Jamaican roots music with reggae legends Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, recorded live at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club.

Health officials recommend adding vaccines for flu and rotavirus to the regimen of childhood immunizations. Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. Parents are objecting to the number of advised shots.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to expedite the vote to get the money approved by Congress before the Easter break.

As many as 1,000 or more people were in the theater and its shelter Wednesday at the time of the Russian airstrike, officials said.