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Science After 10 years of black hole science, Stephen Hawking is proven right Researchers have spent 10 years improving the massive detectors they use to catch shockwaves from colliding black holes, and now the science is precise enough to test one of Stephen Hawking's key ideas. Nell Greenfieldboyce
National Morning news brief Search continues for person who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a look at Charlie Kirk's influence on conservative politics, an update on Russian drones shot down over Poland. Michel Martin
Europe The latest on Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace Wednesday NATO and Polish officials say they're awaiting the results of a military assessment before deciding on a response to more than a dozen Russian drones that flew into Polish airspace Wednesday. Rob Schmitz
Europe Kurt Volker discusses NATO's response to Russian drones shot down over Poland NPR's Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker about NATO's response to the Russian drones shot down over Polish airspace. Michel Martin
Health New federal restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility cause confusion and anger The new federal restrictions on who can get the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing anxiety, frustration and anger around the country as people scramble to navigate the confusing patchwork of rules. Rob Stein
National Many Arkansas farmers seek federal support as agriculture crisis grows Farmers in Arkansas are raising the alarm about the effect of low crop prices, bad weather and tariffs on their livelihood. They say they need help from Washington, D.C. Josie Lenora
Mental Health Trump wants to force people into treatment for substance use and mental health issues President Trump is calling for an expansion of civil commitments, where people can be forced into treatment for substance use and mental health issues. The idea is picking up steam. But do they work? Deborah Becker
National What Charlie Kirk meant to the conservative movement in the U.S. Through his group Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk amassed a large online following and influence with young people. He used that influence to help with Trump's successful return to the presidency. Stephen Fowler
National A look at the right-wing youth movement that Charlie Kirk built NPR speaks with author and journalist Kyle Spencer about Turning Point USA and the right-wing youth movement Charlie Kirk started right out of high school. Michel Martin
National Fired FBI agents sue bureau, accusing agency leaders of a campaign of retribution Three fired former FBI agents have sued the Bureau and the Trump administration. They accuse the FBI's leaders of carrying out a campaign of retribution. Michel Martin