A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here’s what we know about the virus The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far. Read more on NPR

‘Multiple people’ hurt in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally Police say shots were fired near Union Station, the site of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Two armed people were taken into custody, according to authorities. Read more on NPR

Remembering Bob Edwards, Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist Edwards, who died Feb. 10, was the first and longest-serving host of NPR’s Morning Edition, from the show’s inception in 1979 until 2004. Originally broadcast in 1993 and 2004. Read more on NPR

Rafah was supposed to offer refuge. Now, the city waits for a possible Israeli attack Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire. Read more on NPR

It’s a Leap Year. How will you be spending your extra day? Will you be celebrating a birthday on Feb. 29, or have other fun plans in the works? NPR wants to know how you’ll be spending your leap day. Read more on NPR