NPR (Brian Mann) - Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.
NPR (Glen Weldon) - Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.Open
ABCNEWS - Robert Duvall, star of 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' dead at 95
Robert Duvall, star of 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' has died at age 95.
NYTIMES (Clyde Haberman) - Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”
NPR (Karen Brown) - Primary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power
As costs increase, primary care practices are joining forces in Independent Physician Associations. The goal is to leverage better insurance contracts, while ensuring doctors still call the shots.
As costs increase, primary care practices are joining forces in Independent Physician Associations. The goal is to leverage better insurance contracts, while ensuring doctors still call the shots.Open
ABCNEWS - Murder trial begins for father of Georgia high school mass shooting suspect
The father accused of giving his son an AR-15 rifle as a Christmas present that the teen allegedly used in a 2024 mass shooting went on trial Monday.
NYTIMES (Ed Shanahan) - Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - A measure giving Congress the power to block Trump pardons draws Republican backing
A proposed Constitutional amendment that would give Congress the power to block presidential pardons gained its first House Republican co-sponsor on Monday. Why it matters: It's a rare display of GOP defiance against President Trump, whose pardons have been the subject of bipartisan backlash in several cases. - The president began his second term by pardoning thousands of Jan. 6 defendants , including many who were charged with assaulting law enforcement during the 2021 Capitol riot. - He has since granted clemency or pardons to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson , Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht , former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and cryptocurrency mogul Changpeng "CZ"…
A proposed Constitutional amendment that would give Congress the power to block presidential pardons gained its first House Republican co-sponsor on Monday. Why it matters: It's a rare display of GOP defiance against President Trump, whose pardons have been the subject of bipartisan backlash in several cases. - The president began his second term by pardoning thousands of Jan. 6 defendants , including many who were charged with assaulting law enforcement during the 2021 Capitol riot. - He has since granted clemency or pardons to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson , Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht , former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and cryptocurrency mogul Changpeng "CZ"…Open
AXIOS (April Rubin) - Epstein files end business, political careers across globe
The latest round of the Epstein files has effectively ended the careers of some of the world's most powerful figures, from captains of industry to prominent attorneys. Why it matters: The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day. Driving the news: The Justice Department released its final tranche of Epstein files in late January, revealing connections between the disgraced financier and some of the world's most powerful political and business figures. Read more about those facing consequences: U.S. Brad Karp, chairman of top corporate law firm Paul, Weiss for 18 years, resigned after his emails with Epstein were revealed in the files. - "Recent reporting has created a…
The latest round of the Epstein files has effectively ended the careers of some of the world's most powerful figures, from captains of industry to prominent attorneys. Why it matters: The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day. Driving the news: The Justice Department released its final tranche of Epstein files in late January, revealing connections between the disgraced financier and some of the world's most powerful political and business figures. Read more about those facing consequences: U.S. Brad Karp, chairman of top corporate law firm Paul, Weiss for 18 years, resigned after his emails with Epstein were revealed in the files. - "Recent reporting has created a…Open
NPR (Michel Martin) - Amber Ruffin's 'Bigfoot!' musical offers hope to anyone who's been othered
Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical.
Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical.Open