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Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.

Widespread testing for COVID-19 is still not happening in the U.S. Although experts have been urging the federal government since February, it took until late April to ramp up production.

The Justice Department, city and police will begin negotiations to set the terms of a consent decree, which will bring federal oversight to police

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder of the Say Her Name campaign, about how the Black Lives Matter movement can be more inclusive of Black women.

The champions of sound collage and subverters of culture bring thoughtful fun to their Tiny Desk quarantine set.

The agreement is a major reversal for Democrats who had narrowed their ambitions for the package to addressing looming lapses in the Affordable Care Act and changes to prescription drug prices.

Pianist Olga Kern captivates with her rendition of Robert Schumann's uplifting Piano Concerto, setting the stage for Elgar's evocative Enigma Variations in an evening led by Ruth Reinhardt.

Ruth Reinhardt, conductor
Olga Kern, piano

SUK Fairy Tale
R. SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
Intermission (20')
ELGAR Enigma Variations

Pianist Olga Kern captivates with her rendition of Robert Schumann's uplifting Piano Concerto, setting the stage for Elgar's evocative Enigma Variations in an evening led by Ruth Reinhardt.

Ruth Reinhardt, conductor
Olga Kern, piano

SUK Fairy Tale
R. SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
Intermission (20')
ELGAR Enigma Variations

Linda and Robert read letters from All Things Considered listeners. Today's topics include the world's largest empires, houses versus homes, Olympic coverage, and Purple Haze. (4:00) Send letters to "Letters," All Things Considered, National Public Radio, 635 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001, or e-mail to atc@npr.org.

Senator John McCain defeated George W. Bush in the New Hampshire primary. But though the candidate has bowed out, he's still a favorite among voters. New Hampshire Public Radio's Av Harris reports on efforts by both McCain and Bush to get voters interested in Bush.

Just over 200 of North Carolina's 2,500 public schools earned A's from the state this year, and about half as many received an F.The state's school…

The move ensures there will be a debate and vote in both the House and the Senate and forces Republicans to go on the record as to whether they believe President Trump's allegations of election fraud.

Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.

Two Republicans joined Democrats to vote for the war powers resolution, but the motion failed in a 215-215 vote.

The Pittsburgh Penguins could win the Stanley Cup trophy Thursday night if they beat the San Jose Sharks. In the meantime, Murray Ave. has been renamed Matt Murray Ave. to honor the team's goalie.

On Saturday, activists and supporters joined Taylor's family in a rally at Louisville's Jefferson Square Park to remember her life and to demand accountability.

Top overall seed Louisville will face Wichita State at the Georgia Dome next Saturday, while Michigan takes on Syracuse in the other national semifinal. The winners advance to the April 8 championship.

Utilities and other companies around the Southeast have banded together to seek federal funding to develop a regional center for producing clean hydrogen. The goal is to replace fossil fuels at power and industrial plants.

The Senate voted 77 to 19 to start the process for considering a stop-gap spending bill with funding for Ukraine and disaster relief. Even if the Senate is able to pass it, House action is unclear.

Pianist Phillip Bush joins Concertmaster Calin Ovidiu Lupanu to bring new life to Mendelssohn's Romantic masterpiece, the exuberant Double Concerto, led by Akiko Fujimoto.

Akiko Fujimoto, conductor
Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin
Phillip Bush, piano

FARRENC Overture No. 2
MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin and Piano
Intermission (20')
R. SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1 ("Spring")