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Commentator Bill Langworthy helps to get his nephew, Thomas, into a highly competitive Manhattan pre-school.

A new book explores California's giant redwoods — some of the largest living organisms in the world. Devoted naturalists are climbing to the treetops to learn more about the "green ocean" overhead in the redwood canopies.

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury for refusing to cooperate with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Jerry Miller spent more than 25 years behind bars for crimes he didn't commit. His story is part of a new collection that pairs exonerees with mystery/thriller writers.

In these uncertain times, America turns to its superheroes — for truth, justice and free shipping for everyone.

Have you ever wanted to watch video of the people who make NPR acting out Planet Money stories? Well, who asked you anyway.

Also: Syria warns it will strike rebels hiding in Lebanon; Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says expanding women's rights could destroy the world; British workers stumble on graves of Black Death victims; and Carnival has yet another cruise ship with power problems.

Also: North Korea ends its armistice with South Korea and cuts the phone hotline to South Korea; a European snow storm snarls travel; five Americans are killed in an Afghan helicopter crash; and NASA will unveil the makeup of Martian soil discovered by the Curiosity Rover's recent drilling effort.

Also: Hawaii doctors test patient for possible Ebola exposure; officials investigate a possible leak into the Ferguson grand jury; and San Francisco wins a playoff wildcard game.

Also: Greece will miss a major debt payment; state senators in California pass an assisted suicide bill; and a fake orca in Oregon has mechanical problems and doesn't scare off any sea lions.