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In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup."

Amid tumultuous times for federal workers, a team of USDA researchers is being honored with the Service to America medal. Their work over decades has helped to revolutionize the dairy industry.

Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Russell Weeden and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight. This comes as jet fuel prices - which have soared since the start of the war on Iran - have led to of thousands of flight cuts in Europe and in the U.S.

The chocolate biz is raising the bar with a lab to assess cacao beans from around the world. (Talk about a sweet gig!) Consumers and farmers stand to benefit from the "Cacao of Excellence" program.

NPR's Michel Martin asks former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams about the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a retrial on charges he murdered his wife and son.

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Leo Woodall about his role as a piano tuner with hyperacusis in the new movie "Tuner."

NPR's Emily Feng speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to China under President Biden, Nicholas Burns, about what to expect from President Trump's upcoming visit to China.

She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?

President Trump insists Iran is looking to make a deal but questions remain about how the war will end.