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And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Pope Francis was released from the hospital today, where he'd been treated since February 14th. His doctors say the 88-year-old pontiff has recovered from pneumonia and but will need to rest for at least two months before resuming his duties.

And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Pope Francis was released from the hospital today, where he'd been treated since February 14th. His doctors say the 88-year-old pontiff has recovered from pneumonia and but will need to rest for at least two months before resuming his duties.

The governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency because of wildfires burning in the state in an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene. A mandatory evacuation order was issued last night for parts of Polk County, warning residents that if they didn't leave, roads could be blocked and they could be trapped.

The governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency because of wildfires burning in the state in an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene. A mandatory evacuation order was issued last night for parts of Polk County, warning residents that if they didn't leave, roads could be blocked and they could be trapped.

New research shows that seals can perceive internal oxygen levels to keep themselves from drowning. It's the first time that such an ability has been demonstrated in animals. NPR's Jonathan Lampert reports.

New research shows that seals can perceive internal oxygen levels to keep themselves from drowning. It's the first time that such an ability has been demonstrated in animals. NPR's Jonathan Lampert reports.

It was 250 years ago today that Patrick Henry delivered his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech. He spoke at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. The church is holding reenactments today, which have all sold out. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

It was 250 years ago today that Patrick Henry delivered his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech. He spoke at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. The church is holding reenactments today, which have all sold out. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Trump administration continues its efforts to cut the size and the scope of the federal workforce. The Department of Homeland Security announced more cutbacks yesterday.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Trump administration continues its efforts to cut the size and the scope of the federal workforce. The Department of Homeland Security announced more cutbacks yesterday.

NPR's Ron Elving reports these include jobs at its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the offices of the Ombudsman for Immigration Detention, and the Ombudsman for Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NPR's Ron Elving reports these include jobs at its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the offices of the Ombudsman for Immigration Detention, and the Ombudsman for Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NPR's Ron Elving. A federal judge in San Antonio has struck down mail ballot ID requirements in Texas that they violated the rights of people with disabilities. Since they were enacted in 2021, many elderly and voters with disabilities reported having their ballots rejected. Texas Public Radio's Dan Katz reports.

NPR's Ron Elving. A federal judge in San Antonio has struck down mail ballot ID requirements in Texas that they violated the rights of people with disabilities. Since they were enacted in 2021, many elderly and voters with disabilities reported having their ballots rejected. Texas Public Radio's Dan Katz reports.

After a relatively quiet 42 days in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed airstrikes there after a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired without an agreement for an extension. NPR's Adil El-Shalchi reports from Tel Aviv.

After a relatively quiet 42 days in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed airstrikes there after a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired without an agreement for an extension. NPR's Adil El-Shalchi reports from Tel Aviv.

NPR's Adil El-Shelchi. The Vatican says Pope Francis will be released from the hospital tomorrow. He had been admitted February 14th with respiratory problems that developed into pneumonia in both lungs. The head of his medical team says the 88-year-old pontiff will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation at the Vatican before resuming his normal activities.

NPR's Adil El-Shelchi. The Vatican says Pope Francis will be released from the hospital tomorrow. He had been admitted February 14th with respiratory problems that developed into pneumonia in both lungs. The head of his medical team says the 88-year-old pontiff will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation at the Vatican before resuming his normal activities.

He's to make his first public appearance tomorrow to offer a blessing from his hospital window. This is NPR News in Washington. In South Korea, hundreds of people have been forced from their homes by more than 20 wildfires. At least two firefighters were killed. The Korea Forest Service says hundreds of acres have burned across the nation.

He's to make his first public appearance tomorrow to offer a blessing from his hospital window. This is NPR News in Washington. In South Korea, hundreds of people have been forced from their homes by more than 20 wildfires. At least two firefighters were killed. The Korea Forest Service says hundreds of acres have burned across the nation.