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An unusually severe flu season has strained hospitals around the country with overflowing emergency rooms. In California alone, at least 42 people have died from the flu. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Dr. Adrian Cotton, chief of medical operations at Loma Linda University Health System, about the influx of patients and what people can do to protect themselves.

After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard played his last game Wednesday night. He scored a season-high 60 points in the final game.

The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard was the undisputed star of the night. In every round of the dunk contest, McClung bungeed his 6'2" frame up to the net with flourish.

Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — made the team. The roster includes 13 newcomers as well.

A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Six months ago a shooter opened fire in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, killing 49 people and wounding 53 more. The tragedy spurred some to action while others struggle to understand why it happened.

McCartney has been busy in quarantine. The artist speaks about his new album, McCartney III, the quirks of writing love songs and remembering his late friends John Lennon and George Harrison.

LaHaye, who died earlier this week, was a fundamentalist Christian and a longtime leader of the religious right. His Left Behind books sold more than 50 million copies.He spoke toFresh Airin 2002.

Seven years ago, NPR's David Gilkey was killed while on assignment in Afghanistan. A longtime colleague pays tribute to his life and passion: "He played the role of witness for us all."

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, about his impressions after Gina Haspel's confirmation hearing to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency.