The New York Times describes the repair efforts at the nuclear plant in Japan as “frantic.”

How safe are U.S. nuclear plants?

The Senate passed the stopgap spending bill, cutting $6 billion in spending.

The House votes to defund NPR; chances are the Senate won’t pass it and the president won’t sign it.

The Justice Department released a report alleging widespread abuses by police in New Orleans.

The U.S. Census shows Florida’s population growth is slowing.

Spring training: The Tigers beat the Twins.