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Ramadan begins in many countries, without the Israel-Hamas cease-fire that the U.S. hoped would be in place by the holy month. Plus, takeaways from an Oscars ceremony heavy on the Kenergy.

The second legislative deadline for lawmakers to get most bills approved by a committee is coming up at the end of this week.

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims are preparing for a less joyful observance this year. Fasting and charity take on a different meaning when many in Gaza are suffering.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Alexis Akwagyiram from the Semafor news website about the mass kidnapping of young students from a school in northwest Nigeria.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rita Bullwinkel about her new novel, "Headshot." It tells the past, present, and future of eight girls who compete in a boxing championship in Nevada.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: My Name is Pauli Murray, Strangers with Candy, the On the Job series and the Eurovangelists podcast.

In 2004 and 2007, the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission proposed his induction but chose someone else.

Israel says Palestinian attackers committed sexual violence on Oct. 7. Some accounts of rape were substantiated by a U.N. report, but the allegations continue to face intense scrutiny.

At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round. But those laws won't take effect until Congress makes it legal.

President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his 2024 likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. He hit on the economy, abortion, the Mideast and the border.