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Protesters gather in New York City in February 2019 to advocate for the decriminalization of sex trades in the city and state. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced more than two years later it would stop prosecuting prostitution and seek the dismissal of hundreds of related cases dating back decades.

A 'Relic' And 'Burden': Manhattan District Attorney To Stop Prosecuting Prostitution

Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the new policy on Wednesday and appeared virtually in court to seek the dismissal of more than 5,000 prostitution-related cases dating back to the 1970s.

A Facebook whistleblower alleges that her former employer contributed to the deadly Jan. 6 riot when it prematurely turned off safeguards designed to thwart misinformation and rabble rousing.

Ex-Facebook manager alleges the social network fed the Capitol riot

The whistleblower, Frances Haugen, asserted in an interview with 60 Minutes that Facebook repeatedly made decisions that benefited the company's own interests at the expense of protecting the public.

Hurricane Waters Pour into Parts of New Orleans

Rain and storm surge from Hurricane Rita have sent water over and through breaches in patched levees around New Orleans. The lower Ninth Ward, which was completely flooded by Hurricane Katrina, is once again under water.

The Hunt for Stolen Art

Linda Wertheimer speaks with Robert Wittman, senior investigator of the FBI's new Art Crimes Unit, about searching for -- and recovering -- stolen art and artifacts around the globe.

A statue of a pumpjack and drilling rig sits next to a gas station in Odessa, Texas, on March 13. U.S. oil companies are under pressure to drill more, but they are constrained in how much they can do.

Here are 3 reasons why Big Oil can't just drill more to ease the pain at the gas pump

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.

Abandoned buildings at Fort Ord. A recent investigation from the Associated Press reveals the high rate of cancer among veterans of the former U.S. Army base. Their exposure to toxic chemicals may have played a role.

Pacific Grove’s Feast of Lanterns is out

Plus, Fort Ord’s role in cancer rates among veterans, and the Monterey Conference Center’s virtual future.Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 2/25/21. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few national stories from NPR.

American operatic soprano Beverly Sills, photogrpahed in 1970. 9th January 1970.

Soprano Beverly Sills: A Silvery Voice, Silenced at 78

The soprano, known for her lustrous voice and irrepressible personality, has died. She's remembered for her roles on stage and as a successful, media-savvy arts administrator and advocate.

The History Behind The Highs And Lows Of The Marginal Tax Rate

There was shock this week at the suggestion of a 70 percent tax rate. But law professor Dorothy Brown explains to NPR's Scott Simon that the U.S.'s marginal tax rate has been as high as 94 percent.

Survey: African Americans Fearful Of U.S. Economy

And now another chapter in our series on African-American lives. NPR conducted a poll of African Americans with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health. The survey found optimism but many respondents expressed fears about the economy.

A view of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Up First briefing: Defense bill delayed; Threads' news policy; SAG-AFTRA strike vote

GOP House lawmakers want to amend the defense authorization bill. Twitter rival Threads wants to downgrade news and politics. The Hollywood actors union holds a strike vote this morning.

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