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Media mogul Sean Combs appeared in court yesterday in New York City where he's facing federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. NPR's Isabella Gomez-Armiento reports.

Media mogul Sean Combs appeared in court yesterday in New York City where he's facing federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. NPR's Isabella Gomez-Armiento reports.

It's the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. Time to dye the Chicago River green. The tradition started in the 1960s. Mayor Richard Daley at first wanted to dye Lake Michigan green, but decided instead on the Chicago River. A plumber's union uses a non-toxic dye traditionally used to detect sewage leaks. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

It's the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. Time to dye the Chicago River green. The tradition started in the 1960s. Mayor Richard Daley at first wanted to dye Lake Michigan green, but decided instead on the Chicago River. A plumber's union uses a non-toxic dye traditionally used to detect sewage leaks. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The death toll is rising after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept the central and southern U.S. overnight. Officials now say at least 14 people have died in Arkansas and Missouri. Mark Smith is the Wayne County coroner in Piedmont, Missouri. He's distressed by the deaths and the damage, that this is the worst he's seen in his career.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The death toll is rising after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept the central and southern U.S. overnight. Officials now say at least 14 people have died in Arkansas and Missouri. Mark Smith is the Wayne County coroner in Piedmont, Missouri. He's distressed by the deaths and the damage, that this is the worst he's seen in his career.

Forecasters have issued a high-risk level fire warning of severe thunderstorms today in Texas and Oklahoma. Employees of The Voice of America showed up at work today to learn they've been locked out. President Trump last night ordered its parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to eliminate all activities not required by law.

Forecasters have issued a high-risk level fire warning of severe thunderstorms today in Texas and Oklahoma. Employees of The Voice of America showed up at work today to learn they've been locked out. President Trump last night ordered its parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to eliminate all activities not required by law.

More than 1,000 full-time workers at The Voice of America and Radio and Television Marti were affected. The Senate has passed a short-term spending bill that avoids government shutdown and pays for government operations for six months. NPR's Elena Moore reports.

More than 1,000 full-time workers at The Voice of America and Radio and Television Marti were affected. The Senate has passed a short-term spending bill that avoids government shutdown and pays for government operations for six months. NPR's Elena Moore reports.

The U.S. and Iraq say they've killed a senior leader of the militant group ISIS. Both countries said it was an important step In the fight against the group, NPR's Jane Araf has more from Damascus.

The U.S. and Iraq say they've killed a senior leader of the militant group ISIS. Both countries said it was an important step In the fight against the group, NPR's Jane Araf has more from Damascus.

And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. This week marks five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, but many patients have yet to find meaningful recovery from long COVID. NPR's Will Stone reports they're calling on the Trump administration to make research on the condition a priority.

And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. This week marks five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, but many patients have yet to find meaningful recovery from long COVID. NPR's Will Stone reports they're calling on the Trump administration to make research on the condition a priority.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's expelling the new ambassador from South Africa. He accuses Ibrahim Rasool of being anti-white, anti-American, and hating Donald Trump. Arlington National Cemetery is removing from its website sections highlighting prominent black, Hispanic, and women veterans.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's expelling the new ambassador from South Africa. He accuses Ibrahim Rasool of being anti-white, anti-American, and hating Donald Trump. Arlington National Cemetery is removing from its website sections highlighting prominent black, Hispanic, and women veterans.

An official told NPR the removals were to comply with a directive to remove all articles that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among those removed were biographies of General Colin Powell, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the 8666 Postal Corps, the first all-black female unit to be deployed overseas during World War II. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

An official told NPR the removals were to comply with a directive to remove all articles that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among those removed were biographies of General Colin Powell, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the 8666 Postal Corps, the first all-black female unit to be deployed overseas during World War II. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Officials say at least 14 people were killed overnight in Missouri and Arkansas after severe weather swept the central and southern U.S. Meteorologists are looking into reports of more than two dozen tornadoes. NPR's Amy Held reports the severe storm risk continues today as far east as Florida.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Officials say at least 14 people were killed overnight in Missouri and Arkansas after severe weather swept the central and southern U.S. Meteorologists are looking into reports of more than two dozen tornadoes. NPR's Amy Held reports the severe storm risk continues today as far east as Florida.