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National Judge considers whether to detain or release D.C. pipe bomb suspect The suspect in the attempted pipe bombing of political headquarters in 2021 appeared in court today for a pre-trial detention hearing. Scott Detrow
Environment Pine needles help researchers track how forever chemicals get into the environment Volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles to help researchers determine how PFAS -- the substances commonly called forever chemicals -- find their way into water, soil and air. Kirsti Marohn
Business It was a rough year for nightclubs A number of promenant nightclubs and music venues closed across the country in 2025, part of an ongoing trend driven by high rents, decreasing alcohol consumption and monopolization. Neda Ulaby
Arts & Life Promoting a movie in 2025 is a performance in itself NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Nicholas Quah of Vulture about the evolution of celebrity publicity as the "new media circuit" commands more attention. Mia Venkat
What to know about a power struggle among U.S. allies in the Red Sea Israel became the first country in the world to recognize Somaliland, part of a wider Red Sea rivalry also playing out in Yemen Mary Louise Kelly
Tatiana Schlossberg, author and JFK's granddaughter, dies at 35 Journalist and author Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former president John F. Kennedy, has died after battling a rare form of cancer. Hosts
An aid group that has worked in Gaza for years responds to Israel's ban Israel is halting operations for humanitarian groups working in Gaza. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaina Low with the Norwegian Refugee Council about what that means for aid on the ground. Linah Mohammad
Food Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate Throughline host Rund Abdelfatah brings us the story of the origins of chocolate. Rund Abdelfatah
Health Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know. Jonathan Lambert
National Security CIA strike escalates the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela A U.S. official confirms that the CIA struck a dock facility on the coast of Venezuela. Tom Bowman