Editors' picks
A selection of the best reporting and most interesting stories from NBC News.
Alice Weidel doesn’t fit the profile of a far-right politician. The German AfD is willing to look past it.
Weidel led the Alternative for Germany, a male-dominated party accused of far-right extremism, from the fringes into the heart of power.
Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines
Federal judges have lifetime tenure, and foreign leaders answer to their own citizenry. For now, they’re acting as the emergency brakes on Trump as he pushes to remake the world.
This cornhole league inspired a bounty hunt for single men. It's now sold out.
After noticing single women struggle to find straight men, Tommy Flaim founded a cornhole league for people to meet in person. He’s sold out events in 20 cities.
The household item turning runners into world record holders
In an eight-day span in February, seven of track and field's historic marks were broken. And it's partly thanks to baking soda.
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room, torturing him to death, authorities say. How did it go on in secret?
In a Russian border region scarred by war, civilians want peace with Ukraine — but not compromise
“We hope that the leaders will come to an agreement and we will have peace,” said Sergei Kurnosov, the mayor of the town of Rylsk near Russia's front line with Ukraine.
Unpaid claims and coverage gaps: Changes to the military's health care program are causing disruptions
Several thousand Tricare providers haven't been paid for months, forcing many to drop patients, reduce hours or consider closing their clinics.
Groups that combat sexual violence clash over how to handle Trump's LGBTQ orders
Fearful of losing federal funding, some groups are looking for ways to comply with guidance on "gender ideology," while others are determined to resist.
Are socially distanced chickens laying more affordable eggs?
Pasture-raised hens aren’t any more immune to bird flu, and their premium eggs aren’t getting cheaper. But these prices have held steady while conventional egg costs explode.
Inflammation is a 'double-edged sword': How to protect against chronic disease
Longevity experts see fighting chronic inflammation as key to healthier aging.
Their homes remain standing, but these L.A. wildfire victims still might lose them
People whose homes were left standing amid the destruction face rising costs to make them habitable again.
