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Health Care States pass laws against health insurers' prior authorization More than 30 states have passed laws trying to rein in health insurance companies second guessing doctors, a policy called prior authorization. April Dembosky
New Music Friday: Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds The country singer-songwriter formerly known as Sturgill Simpson has a new album out under his current stage name, Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds. Michael Levitt
Movies The Oscars are Sunday. NPR's film critic has thoughts From Timothee Chalamet's comments about opera to the new category of Best Casting, here's what to know ahead of the Academy Awards. Bob Mondello
Business Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates. Scott Horsley
Music Synth-pop duo Haute & Freddy 'dance the pain away' on debut album NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp of the synthpop group Haute & Freddy about the release of their debut album, Big Disgrace. Christopher Intagliata
Science In layers of melting glacier ice, scientists find a story of pre-industrial pollution A glacier in Europe holds clues about the activities of pre-industrial people, but it's melting fast. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Law & Courts In Portland hearing, DHS testimony shows officer confusion on use of force In a recent lawsuit against the federal government's use of tear gas and other crowd control measures on protesters, depositions of DHS officers gave a rare glimpse into federal agents' training. Conrad Wilson
Immigration King County saw the most street immigration arrests across WA in 2025 Immigration arrests in King County increased more than 300% from January to December last year. That’s according to federal records obtained by researchers at the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Health A cholesterol test you've never heard of is now recommended to prevent heart disease The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors' guidelines. Allison Aubrey
World Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions. Eleanor Beardsley