As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Specialist Henry Smithers who was among the millions of American servicemen and women deployed to Vietnam during the conflict.

The District of Columbia, Maryland and 18 other states have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking the reinstatement of tens of thousands of federal employees fired since mid-February.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Karen Russell about her new book, "The Antidote." It's an eerie novel set in the era of Dustbowl droughts.

Will the Commanders make a splash in free agency? Here’s what to know.  The Washington Post

Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner reacts to cutting Jonathan Allen  Sports Illustrated

Hungary and US to agree on economic cooperation package, PM Orban says  Reuters.com

If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.

Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care  The Washington Post

In 1973, a Tenderloin hotel evicted 33 transgender residents. They returned with picket signs  San Francisco Chronicle

Is Nigerian Jollof Rice Really the Best Jollof? I Asked Kerry Washington and This Is What She Had to Say  PEOPLE

Voices from the Arab press: Most Syrian roads lead to Washington  The Jerusalem Post

Analysis | The 10 Republicans who could be Trump’s heir apparent in 2028  The Washington Post

He told me once, in the Lincoln Bedroom.

Dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers are breathing a sigh of relief after federal funds they had been awarded were released and payments are now being promised. But anxiety persists for some.

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

Michigan autoworker Joseph Knowles breaks down why he left the Democratic Party and condemns Democrats' behavior during President Donald Trump's joint address on "America Reports."

Plus: Dell debuts affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, Polaroid upgrades its instant cameras, and Circular has a new smart ring.

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers tonight: Where to watch, tip off time, player stats  The Patriot Ledger

The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.

Here are five takeaways from the Magazine’s profile of New York City’s mayor.

The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.

The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.

The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds. The agency in charge of federal real estate is also slashing staff.

Whether you're thinking about starting a new career or moving to a different city, these exercises can help you make hard decisions with more confidence and clarity.

Benjamin Bryant first volunteered at the organization as a teen, which sparked his career in housing policy. For him, running the marathon is a full-circle moment. The post How volunteering at Pine Street Inn led him to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

The 2026 World Cup Legacy Could Be An Oversaturated U.S. Soccer Market  Forbes

The move comes after a court ruled that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.

Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale spoke to Fox News Digital on-camera about his "love affair with food" and the one thing he eats before he takes the stage when on tour.

'Jesse Watters Primetime' producer Johnny Belisario asks Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff, Ilhan Omar and other Democrats why they wouldn't applaud anything in Trump's address.

UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze  ABC News

Geno Smith: Las Vegas Raiders trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback in exchange for third-round draft pick  Sky Sports

Column | Carolyn Hax: His girlfriend keeps complaining to his mom about him  The Washington Post

Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan," debuted to overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. Royal experts shared their theories on why the TV show missed the mark.

A body camera captured footage of Connecticut Rep. Aundré Bumgardner failing multiple roadside sobriety tests before being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.

Concern over Fyre Festival 2 is mounting after the government of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, issued a statement saying organizers have not requested permits.

Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.

A traveler asked social media users to weigh in on flyers who play audio aloud on their devices and don't use headphones.

Trump launched the week telling Americans that his administration would work to take "America’s destiny into our own hands" and vowed that "this will be our greatest era."

What the Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 NFL Draft capital looks like following Geno Smith trade  Field Gulls

Washington State OT Esa Pole shines at pro day, WR Kyle Williams sits out  The Spokesman Review

Match Report: Orlando Pride drops decision to Washington Spirit in 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup  Orlando City SC

Trump signs order to limit who gets public service student loan forgiveness  The Washington Post

Cosplay Spotlight: Emerald City Comic Con is back in Seattle  seattlerefined.com

Western ousted from GNAC tournament by powerful Alaska Anchorage, 67-38  Cascadia Daily News

Seattle Seahawks tried trading Geno Smith and DK Metcalf for Maxx Crosby—Las Vegas Raiders laughed and to  The Times of India

Los Angeles weather: SoCal to see sunshine, cool temps this weekend but rain returns next week  ABC7 Los Angeles

UAA women’s basketball team trounces Western Washington in GNAC semis  Anchorage Daily News

Walla Walla lawmaker leads effort to raise littering fines in Washington  NBC Right Now

The Department of Agriculture canceled a $600,000 grant for the study of menstrual cycles in transgender men, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Friday.

"We needed to turn a page in some regard and do a better job. And that's what we'll do.” The post Bruins usher in a new era with a painful — but inevitable — teardown  appeared first on Boston.com.

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

Trump administration reverses course on some firings, moves forward on others  The Washington Post

'I'm proud of my team.' Booker T. Washington's trying season ends one win short  Houston Chronicle

Democratic senators request investigation of interim DC US attorney  NBC Washington

In a court filing, two top officials released prosecutors’ internal messages in a further attempt to discredit the case against the mayor of New York.

Washington ends girls basketball season with first state trophy  Peoria Journal Star

Washington ends girls basketball season with IHSA state trophy  Peoria Journal Star

'That's unacceptable': Wings collapse in third period, lose to Washington  Detroit News

Francis Collins, the former Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sang a song at a "Stand up for Science" rally in Washington, DC, on Friday. The post Former NIH Director Francis Collins Sings Song at Science Rally appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington Spirit gets redemption with 2025 Challenge Cup win over Orlando Pride  The Athletic

Washington Spirit get redemption with 2025 Challenge Cup win over Orlando Pride - The Athletic  The Athletic

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that two people who had leaked information regarding the operations of DHS had been identified. The post Kristi Noem: ‘Two Leakers’ of DHS Operations Information Identified appeared first on Breitbart.

The program forgives the loans of borrowers who work in public service. The executive action would exclude those who work for certain organizations.

Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.

The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.

CWG Live updates: Seasonable and breezy this weekend, then much warmer into next week  The Washington Post

Washington Commanders star looking forward to playing with Deebo Samuel  Sports Illustrated

James "Spider" Martin was assigned to photograph the protests in Alabama after civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson was killed by state troopers.

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks.

More than 400 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, said the war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Hollywood Star Steve Carell Supports Los Angeles Students, Covers Prom Costs After Devastating Wildfires  NDTV

Hantavirus killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. What is it?  The Washington Post

Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How  The Times of India

Bryan Kohberger asked a Boise judge to block a witness in the Idaho student murders case from testifying about seeing an intruder with "bushy eyebrows" the night of the killings.

Dezeen Agenda US features plans for a fire memorial in Los Angeles  Dezeen

Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty represents Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative in Washington, D.C.  Shaw Local News Network

Denmark lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now it feels threatened by Trump  BBC.com

They lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now they feel threatened by Trump  BBC.com

A Newark, New Jersey, police officer has been killed and another was wounded in a shooting

Man shoots and kills older brother to save mother outside Beverly Grove home  NBC Los Angeles

San Francisco homicide investigation: Police find victim with gunshot wounds  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

A South Carolina man who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat was executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by that method.

Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.

Washington shocks Southridge to advance to the regional final  Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

Reason for Green River Killer Gary Ridgway's Seattle visit released  FOX 13 Seattle

Chicago area figure skaters hold benefit for victims of Washington, D.C. plane crash  CBS News

The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.

Fired federal workers in Alaska speak out about chaos of losing jobs, housing, research and more  Alaska Beacon

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey asked people to “please pray” for the officers, who were shot around 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Michael R. Ciccolella, 47, of Ashland, taught sixth graders at High Rock Middle School, where he worked for 17 years. The post DA: Needham teacher charged for allegedly possessing, distributing child sex abuse material appeared first on Boston.com.

S.F.’s Chinatown is getting a Bruce Lee statue championed by a superfan dedicated to the icon’s life  San Francisco Chronicle

Seahawks fans shocked, hopeful amid Geno Smith's exit and team overhaul  KOMO News

Remembering the San Francisco Giants’ ‘God Squad’ players of the 1970s  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Bills reportedly have serious competition for potential $90+ million WR  Sports Illustrated

As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.

Taste Washington Wine And Food Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary  Forbes