Author: Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urges Russia to release two Americans, how women make up most of the country’s student loan debt: 5 Things podcast

Dozens are dead after tornadoes tore through Mississippi, the Biden administration pushes for changes to the organ transplant system: 5 Things podcast

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before Congress as it floats a ban, Trump argues he deserves immunity from three Jan. 6 lawsuits: 5 Things podcast

The Federal Reserve hikes interest rate despite banking stress, the 2015 hit-and-run linked to Murdaugh case is ruled a homicide: 5 Things podcast

SCOTUS sides unanimously for a disabled student, House GOP scrambles for a budget, and video is released in the death of Irvo Otieno: 5 Things podcast

Report by the UN’s IPCC says ‘urgent’ action is needed to combat climate change, USA to face Japan in the World Baseball Classic final: 5 Things podcast

The FDIC puts Silicon Valley Bank up for auction amid its collapse. Plus, Oscars 2023 was a night of ‘firsts.’ Here’s who made history: 5 Things podcast

Two of four Americans who disappeared after a violent kidnapping in Mexico were found dead, Capitol Police Chief blasts Tucker Carlson: 5 things podcast

The apparent execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war by Russian forces has sparked outrage, Yosemite National Park remains closed amid snow: 5 things podcast

SCOTUS’ student loan decision could also reshuffle power in Washington, Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes seeks appeal after giving birth: 5 Things podcast