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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time scoring leader with his 896th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time scoring leader with his 896th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record

The Washington Capitals star made history with a power play goal from the left faceoff circle — as Gretzky, who last set the record more than 25 years ago, looked on.
A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025. Abdel Kareem Hana/AP hide caption

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Middle East

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 32, mostly women and children

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 32 people, including over a dozen women and children, local health officials said Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu headed to meet President Trump.

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REBOLU: Tiny Desk Concert

Led by Johanna Castañeda and Ronald Polo, REBOLU immerses the Tiny Desk in the rich and vibrant sound of Colombia's Caribbean coast.
NPR producer Ana Perez's strawberry plant on a balcony on April 3.

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Environment

Got a dying plant? These tips could help you save it

Here's what a few plant and gardening experts say it takes to save a dying plant.

What you can do to revive an ailing plant

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Hanna and Arkadii Rubin try to convince their daughter Leya, 2, to go to bed although she doesn't want to. They live in an apartment in Kharkiv where, just over a year ago, part of the building was damaged in a missile attack.

Hanna and Arkadii Rubin try to convince their daughter Leya, 2, to go to bed although she doesn't want to. They live in an apartment in Kharkiv where, just over a year ago, part of the building was damaged in a missile attack. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukrainians face fears during the country's darkest nights

All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war.
Hnoi Lathitham, 57, holds a bowl of Gang Liang in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, February 7, 2025. Hnoi, who has continuously adapted to a changing world, has been sharing the wonders of Thai food with people around the world in various professional capacities for over 30 years.

Hnoi Lathitham, 57, holds a bowl of Gang Liang in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, February 7, 2025. Hnoi, who has continuously adapted to a changing world, has been sharing the wonders of Thai food with people around the world in various professional capacities for over 30 years. Andre Malerba/for NPR hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Thyme for some healing soup recipes from around the world

Every culture has its own special soup. The belief is that a bowl will make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather, hung over or just in need of a pick-me-up.

Salt-less Jamaican soup a 'transformational' experience

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FILE - The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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Culture

TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

TIKTOK CREATOR FATIGUE

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Mourners gather around the bodies of eight Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, March 31. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Mourners gather around the bodies of eight Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, March 31. Abdel Kareem Hana/AP hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

Palestinian medics say a video of Gaza rescue crews under fire refutes Israeli claims

Palestinian medical officials say they obtained video footage that refutes Israel's claims about the killing of 15 rescue and aid workers in the southern Gaza Strip last month.
Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. For nearly two years, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the regular army and the RSF, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted over 12 million more and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.

Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. For nearly two years, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the regular army and the RSF, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted over 12 million more and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises. AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption

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Africa

In 'free' Khartoum, the ruined streets smell of perfume and music plays

Sudanese activist Duaa Tariq, who spoke to NPR throughout the war, shares what its like in the "liberated" capital Khartoum, after two years occupied by the Rapid Support Forces.

Life in Sudan's capital after its recapture

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A worker wheels out the belongings of a fellow employee who was dismissed, outside of the Mary E. Switzer Federal Office Building, which houses offices for the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

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Shots - Health News

'Your RIF notice is not cancelled.' Inside a chaotic week of massive layoffs at HHS

Health agency staffers describe a week of widespread uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done as thousands of "reduction in force" notices went out beginning April 1. To many it's the opposite of "government efficiency."
Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils catches a pass in the final seconds of the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Houston Cougars at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils catches a pass in the final seconds of the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Houston Cougars at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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Comeback wins set up Houston and Florida for NCAA Championship in San Antonio

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The University of Houston beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four on Saturday, overcoming a 14 point deficit in the game's last eight minutes.
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Opportunities for legal gambling have exploded since a 2018 Supreme Court decision. But research on gambling addiction and treatment for the problem lags. PM Images/Digital Vision/Getty Images hide caption

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Living Better

Do you know the red flags for problem gambling?

Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling. Here's how to recognize the signs and find support.

How to spot when sports gambling is becoming a problem

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Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in "Adolescence".

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Life Kit

'Adolescence' is a parental nightmare. Here's what to tell kids about online extremism

It's a horror to think your kid could be a victim in a violent act of racism, sexism or other radicalization. It's a whole different kind of fear to think they could be the perpetrator of that act.

'Adolescence' is a parental nightmare. Here's what to tell kids about online extremism

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Illustration in a bright, bold graphic style with primary colors that emulate the style of airplane safety brochures. The top panel shows a car speeding on a rainy road, overlaid by a red circle with a line through it, indicating this is a "no." The bottom left panel shows the windshield and dashboard of the car from the inside, and the windshield wipers turning on, highlighted by red arrows. The bottom right panel shows the car driving slowly on a rainy road with an arrow pointing to the headlights.

When driving in extremely rainy conditions, slow down and turn on your headlights. "I have a little saying that goes, 'if your wipers are going, your headlights are glowing,'" says Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol. Klaus Kremmerz for NPR hide caption

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Life Kit's guide to emergency preparedness

10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.

Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more

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