NPR (Nathaniel Herz) - Surprise four-legged Olympic competitor wows cross-country fans
Nazgul sprints on course at cross-country ski race, crossing finish line in unsanctioned quest for glory
NPR (Carrie Johnson) - The Justice Department is not acting like it used to, criminal defense lawyers note
Criminal defense lawyers are tracking when the Justice Department appears to rely on irregular charging practices, including aggressive legal theories and possible political retribution.
NPR (Jon Hamilton) - This form of mental exercise may cut dementia risk for decades
A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.
NYTIMES (Eric Niiler and Wayan Barre) - Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming
Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.
NYTIMES - What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More
Onstage, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and Adrien Brody in “The Fear of 13.” Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.
NYTIMES (Laura Collins-Hughes) - ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Black Swan’ and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring
Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including “Black Swan” and “The Lunchbox,” are mining the movies for material.
NYTIMES (Helen Shaw) - A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring
Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.
NYTIMES (Dani Blum) - A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?
Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.
NYTIMES (Francesca Regalado, Livia Albeck-Ripka, Nazaneen Ghaffar and Rylee Kirk) - Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.
NYTIMES (Frank Bruni) - When Did Chicken Become the Most Expensive Thing on the Menu?
The once-humble plate of poultry has been elevated to luxury status, with prices hitting $50 or more.