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Medicare and Medicaid will now cover certain prescriptions for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Disha Narang of Endeavor Health in Illinois about their benefits.

A second package of budget bills passed Congress, just narrowly averting a partial government shutdown. Also, Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel.

Russian media say gunmen killed several dozens of people at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. An ISIS terrorist group has claimed responsibility.

Messages of sadness and support flood London after the Princess of Wales reveals she's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The announcement comes as King Charles is getting cancer treatment as well.

Errant keystrokes and an ill-timed prepared statement: NPR's Scott Simon muses on the communication missteps of one would-be candidate for an Ohio congressional seat.

1710: Detroit's first Nain Rouge parade held. An enduring mythological creature of the city, the evil dwarf seemingly ran afoul Detroit founder Antoine Laumet de laMothe Cadillac, and continues to haunt the city. This parade continues today, and is meant to ward off the spirit while encouraging Detroit's growth.

The joyous Jewish holiday celebrates Jews' escape from annihilation as told in the Book of Esther. A lesser-known end to the story takes on new meaning during this time of war in the Middle East.

Catherine Coldstream spent 12 years in a Carmelite monastery. Maureen Corrigan reviews James, by Percival Everett. Mark Daley reflects on loving — and letting go of — the foster kids in his care.

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Gunmen have attacked a concert hall just outside the Russian capital. The Moscow Mayor has conveyed condolences to those who have died.