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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence

Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday morning, officials said.

Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company

The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S.

What it would take to bring high-speed rail to Texas

The U.S. lags behind when it comes to high-speed rail, but a visit from Japan’s prime minister has reignited interest in Texas. NPR’s Andrew Limbong talks to Amber Gaudet of the Dallas Morning News.

A century-long effort to recast the Civil War

Most corners of the country harbor old or erroneous markers of some kind. An NPR investigation examines the proliferation of Confederate markers and a century-long effort to recast the Civil War.

Alabama’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park tells the story of enslaved people

Montgomery, Ala., has a new monument park where visitors are confronted with the history of enslaved people in America.

The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here’s how to enjoy it with a bright moon

The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from Sunday into Monday. To see it, it’s best to find an area with trees or a mountain blocking out the moon.

Tennesse’s law restricting drag performances was struck down by a judge a year ago

The Tennessee drag law that was struck down last year was written so broadly that it would have forbidden any public performance where actors impersonate someone of another gender.

Oral statements in Trump’s criminal trail begin this week

The jury is now selected and oral statements begin Monday in the hush money criminal trial of former President Donald Trump.

An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous ‘lobster phone’

Ask Dalí, a new AI installation based on a copy of Dalí’s iconic sculpture, allows visitors to pick up the crustacean-shaped receiver, ask a question, and hear Dalí’s response.

Trump cancels rally due to weather, as he tries to balance his trial and campaign

Donald Trump had to cancel his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial because of a storm Saturday evening in North Carolina.

15 people injured in tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood

A tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles injured 15 people Saturday night, authorities and the company said.

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