Humpback Whale Off Germany Becomes Stranded Again

A humpback whale that had been stranded for days off Germany’s Baltic coast has become stuck again, a Greenpeace spokeswoman said on Saturday. The whale first ran aground early Monday on a sandbank off the Timmendorfer Strand resort near the northern city of Lübeck, drawing widespread media attention. What else do we know about the

Pakistan Hosts Regional Talks to De-escalate Iran War

In this photo released by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, center, walks toward his car upon arrival to attend a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/AP hide caption toggle caption Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/AP Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

98-Year-Old Judge Asks Supreme Court to Restore Her Seat

This photo shows an exterior view of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit building from 2002 in Washington, D.C. Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images A federal judge who has been sidelined for three years over questions about her competency is asking

Why Critics Describe Birthright Citizenship as a Fraud Problem

An American flag is seen outside the Supreme Court, in Washington, D.C., in November. This week, the high court will hear oral arguments for a case that could change who gets to be a U.S. citizen. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP At a recent U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship, Republican

Building American Kids’ Bikes — and Pushing for Tariffs

Brian Riley, the CEO of the Guardian Bike Company, showcases a rack of frames that were built in his factory in Seymour, Indiana. Scott Horsley/NPR hide caption toggle caption Scott Horsley/NPR Brian Riley got into the bike business by accident. Two decades ago, his grandfather was riding his bicycle when he got cut off by

Photos: ‘No Kings’ Nationwide Demonstrations

Photos: 'No Kings' protests across the country : The Picture Show People showed up for rallies in more than 3,000 communities from coast to coast on Saturday, to vent their frustration and decry the policies of the Trump administration. The Picture Show In large cities and small towns across the country, millions took to the

White House ‘Gamifying’ War: Social Media Mashups Stir Debate

ESSAY 3-28-2026 U.S. President Donald Trump (C) oversees "Operation Epic Fury" with (L-R) Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at Mar-a-Lago on February 28, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. White House via Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption

Adam Smith on the Iran War and U.S. Politics

NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the war on Iran, now a month old, and DHS funding. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The war in Iran has been going on for a month. There is no end in sight. More U.S. troops are headed to the region. President

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco to Embrace Its ‘Smallness’

Pope Leo XIV visited the Principality of Monaco on Saturday where he urged the tax haven's wealthy residents to "put your prosperity at ‌the service of law and justice." Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world after the Vatican City, and Leo urged it to use its "gift of smallness" for good. Leo is

Germany Fears Inflation Amid Iran War and US Tensions

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Survey: A third of Germans expect the cost of living to increase Merz accuses Trump of "massive escalation" in Iran war Chancellor says German army could help clear mines from Strait of Hormuz German FM Wadephul says Germany now has clarity on US
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