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Vikingur Olafsson: Tiny Desk Concert

The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.

The Spirit AeroSystems logo is pictured on an unpainted 737 fuselage as Boeing's 737 factory teams hold the first day of a "Quality Stand Down" for the 737 program at Boeing's factory in Renton, Wash., on Jan. 25, 2024. JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Texas attorney general is investigating a supplier of Boeing 737 parts

In January, a door plug flew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane during a flight, leaving a hole in the fuselage, some of which are produced by Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.

National Guard members take a staircase toward the U.S. Capitol building before a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 18, 2021. Experts in constitutional law and the military say the Insurrection Act gives presidents tremendous power with few restraints. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why

Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to deploy troops on American soil without guard rails or proper oversight from Congress.

Besides charting the course of her own pop stardom, Tyla's goals are to spread the pride of her country and keep the people who created amapiano at the forefront of the movement. Jeremy Soma/Epic Records hide caption

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Tyla is the new face of African pop. She's aiming to take over the whole world

The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.

Tyla is the new face of African pop. She's aiming to take over the whole world

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A baby is looked after at the neonatal unit at Kamal Adhwan hospital in Beit Lahia in the Gaza Strip, where children are born with complications due to malnourished mothers. Omar El Qattaa for NPR hide caption

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'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza

Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.

'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza

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Life Kit editors share some of our favorite tips from our March episodes (clockwise from left): How to prevent eye strain, how to quickly get a messy house back in order and how to manage adult sibling relationships. From left: We Are/Getty; Becky Harlan/NPR; Francesco Carta Fotografo/Getty; Collage by NPR hide caption

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Life Kit's tips of the month: On seafood labels, eye strain and sibling relationships

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court in New York City on Aug. 11, 2023. Bankman-Fried was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of fraud last year. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his FTX crimes

The sentence marks a stunning fall for the 32-year-old former crypto executive who was once seen as the future of finance.

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his FTX crimes

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The wooden door panel that saves Rose's life in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic was one of hundreds of iconic Hollywood props, and several from the movie, auctioned off in a five-day sale last week. Heritage Auctions hide caption

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The piece of wood that saved Rose (and only Rose) in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.

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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

Among the changes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel, as seen from Riviera Beach, Md., on Tuesday. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption

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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects

The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects

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Fractures are showing in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans

The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy — and an uncertain future.

Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans

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