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Altamonte Springs, Fla., is the first U.S. city to subsidize Uber fares. It's a public-private partnership, with local businesses helping foot the bill. Officials hope it will help reduce traffic.

Jack Reynolds turns 104 on April 6th. To mark the occasion, and to raise money for charity, he's getting his very first tattoo. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about his late-in-life first.

NPR's Scott Simon asks engineering professor Norma Alcantar about how the innards of a cactus can filter water. She got the idea from her grandmother, who knew about its unique cleansing properties.

Why would someone pose for a picture with a supposed suicide bomber? In this commentary, NPR's Scott Simon wonders about seeking the price of fame during a dangerous situation.

Ted Cruz is looking to defeat Donald Trump and pick up a cache of delegates in Wisconsin's primary. Polls show Cruz's support has grown significantly over the past month, giving him a lead over Trump.

In 1966, Texas Western became the first team with an all-black starting five to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Dave Lattin played center, and his grandson plays Saturday for Oklahoma.

Earlier this week, Jaelyn Young pleaded guilty to charges she and her friend planned to help a terrorist organization in Mississippi. NPR gets the latest from The Clarion-Ledger reporter Therese Apel.

Ohio State University professor Aleix Martinez talks with Rachel Martin about how he coined the phrase "Not Face" for the one negative facial expression that crosses cultures and languages globally.

The Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels will play Monday for the men's NCAA basketball championship. Their fans haven't been shy about claiming which team would be taking home a win.

Suicide, drug abuse and alcohol have started to shorten the lives of white women, a U.S. report on data from 2013 to 2014 suggests. Life-expectancy for many black men went up from 71.8 years to 72.2.