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National How genetic genealogy might help investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first used for cold cases — is helping to solve active cases as well. Bill Chappell
Arts & Life An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need Barbara Alvarez lost her husband in 2017, just before their daughter went off to college. Her unsung hero helped her find the strength to be a single mother to her child at a key moment in their lives. Autumn Barnes
Morning news brief President Trump's Board of Peace to meet for the first time, latest round of talks to end war in Ukraine conclude with little progress, Meta CEO defends the platform in social media addiction trial. Leila Fadel
In 'Mixed Marriage Project,' a woman explores her dad's study of interracial couples NPR's Michel Martin asks professor Dorothy Roberts about her new memoir, "The Mixed Marriage Project," about her father's quest to challenge white supremacy by studying interracial couples in Chicago. Michel Martin
Politics Early voting underway in closely watched Texas Senate Democratic primary Early voting began this week in the Texas Senate Democratic primary election, and one candidate got a fundraising bump from talk show host Stephen Colbert. Leila Fadel
World Former South Korean President Yoon sentenced to life for imposing martial law Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for imposing martial law to suppress the opposition in December 2024. Michel Martin
Sports Winter Olympics helps boost interest in curling in the US Every four years, the Winter Olympics help curling clubs in the U.S. recruit new members. Anusha Mathur
Politics Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies support for proposed tax on billionaires in California Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is in California trying to drum up support for a ballot measure asking for a tax on billionaires. Guy Marzorati
Psychedelic religious groups blur the line between business and spirituality The largest psychedelic church in America has signed up more than 135,000 members who donate various amounts of money entitling them to corresponding amounts of psychedelics. Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
World Trump administration balances Ukraine talks and Russia deal prospects The U.S. concluded another round of talks to end the war in Ukraine as the White House pressured Ukraine while exploring potential business opportunities with Russia amid a reported economic proposal. Charles Maynes