Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.’s closest airport. Read more on NPR

Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone An Alabama grandmother who was the first patient to receive a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney more than two months ago is now the longest surviving recipient of a pig organ. Read more on NPR

Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump’s plans for Guantánamo An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees. Read more on NPR

As drinks targeting kids have soared, there’s new guidance on what’s healthy As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what’s a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents. Read more on NPR

3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Read more on NPR

After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine. Read more on NPR

Trans community fears Trump’s actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections One of President Trump’s first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It’s just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community. Read more on NPR

Trump’s pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden. Read more on NPR

Jesse Eisenberg isn’t ambitious — but he does worry about failing Actor, writer and director Jesse Eisenberg says he has had more failures than successes. In this week’s Wild Card, he opens up about ambition and his his defense against despair. Read more on NPR

Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking. Read more on NPR