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When Ukraine was invaded, many expected a quick Russian victory. The war is 3 months old, with both sides digging in for a battle that could potentially be a long, drawn-out stalemate.

A New York Times/FX documentary explores the dangers of Tesla's self-driving technology and the fatal accidents it has caused.

In an effort to stop the repeated cycling of mentally ill people through courts and prisons, some states are setting up special courts for the mentally ill. The goal of judges, prosecutors and attorneys is to get treatment, housing and other kinds of support for defendants. Proponents say it's more effective -- and cheaper -- than jail.

If you want to get into Ukraine by vehicle, you might have to wait hours at the Medyka border, where people sit in a line of cars that stretches for miles and takes hours to move.

Some New Jersey government employees could be going back to work. Gov. John Corzine (D) reached an agreement with legislators Thursday on a new state budget, ending a six-day government shutdown. Terry Sheridan of member station WBGO reports.

Scientists went to extraordinary lengths to eradicate smallpox from the world. Rahima Banu is now recorded as having the last known naturally-occurring case of the deadly form.

The actor speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about BlueCheck Ukraine, an aid network he co-founded, as well as his relationship with his grandfather.

A federal lawsuit is challenging how Native-run casinos operate, saying they're a monopoly. Critics worry that the suit, if successful, would undermine tribal sovereignty.

The only self-identified "pro-life" Democrat in the House is facing a primary runoff challenge in south Texas. The race is one test of whether the party has room for people against abortion rights.

WNBA athlete Brittney Griner is still detained in Russia. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA Players' Association, about efforts to get Griner released.