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As Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its second month, the U.N. says more than 3.7 million people have fled to neighboring countries and another 6.4 million have been displaced within the country.

Wearing the colors Ukraine's flag has widely been seen as a way to support that country and oppose Russia's invasion.

UNICEF warned about the higher risk for children fleeing the conflict. More than 500 unaccompanied children have crossed from Ukraine into Romania since the Russian invasion began.

The Biden administration is encouraging U.S. oil companies to increase their production to help curb record-high gasoline prices. Turns out, however, that boosting output is easier said than done.

Unit 5 schools have talked about a tax referendum for at least a couple of months, according to January school board finance committee minutes.

There is no ban on lawmakers trading stocks, but there is one for Senate committee aides overseeing industries before their panels. One review found five aides appear to be violating ethics rules.

Building and operating telescopes can generate a lot of greenhouse gases. In fact, it's as if each astronomer in the world was driving more than 100,000 miles per year, a new study finds.

Under the rule proposals, companies would be required to share information about their greenhouse gas emissions as well as climate-related risks faced by their businesses.

The Christian season of Lent is fish-fry season in many places. But the popular fundraisers face higher costs for everything from cod to tartar sauce, and some groups are taking the year off.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, as the first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson wraps up.