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The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Republicans are "nervous" about President Trump's tariffs raising prices, says Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia. He plans to force a vote in the Senate on them soon.

For the first time in years, the Northeast is experiencing a long, deep winter. For people who love snow it's a playground. NPR's Brian Mann went snowshoeing in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.

South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for dozens of other executions. Firearms experts say that could be risky.

This week, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer Tate McRae debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her album So Close to What, knocking Drake from the top spot.

President Trump will give his first address to a joint session of Congress in his second term Tuesday night. So what can be expected?

What steps, if any, does the public need to take to protect against the rising number of measles cases? NPR speaks with Dr. Preeti Malani, infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan.

Advocates warn that deep cuts at the Department of Housing and Urban Development will make the housing crisis worse. Congressional Democrats want more details on what DOGE has done and what it plans.

Before President Trump was reelected, poll numbers for Canada's Liberal Party were rock bottom. But now they're climbing, due to Trump's goading and economic threats.