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Here's what we learned from Trump's hearing. n.pr/40HyNFy
Here's what we learned from Trump's hearing Bail: Trump did not have to post bail to remain out of custody Trial timing: The prosecution said it hoped to have trial in January 2024 The defense is asking for a trial in Spring 2024 Gag order: Judge Juan Merchan won't impose a gag order at this time, which would've prohibited Trump and his legal team from publicly discussing the lawsuit

ALT Here's what we learned from Trump's hearing Bail: Trump did not have to post bail to remain out of custody Trial timing: The prosecution said it hoped to have trial in January 2024 The defense is asking for a trial in Spring 2024 Gag order: Judge Juan Merchan won't impose a gag order at this time, which would've prohibited Trump and his legal team from publicly discussing the lawsuit

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The former president arrived at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse today. See photos of how Trump’s indictment day unfolded. n.pr/3mcMDR5
Trump pictured in the courthouse Seth Wenig/Getty Images

ALT Trump pictured in the courthouse Seth Wenig/Getty Images

Former US President Donald Trump makes his way inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on April 4, 2023. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

ALT Former US President Donald Trump makes his way inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on April 4, 2023. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

Supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 3, 2023. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

ALT Supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 3, 2023. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

The entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building fills with commotion from supporters of the former president as Donald J. Trump makes his way to his scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York City. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

ALT The entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building fills with commotion from supporters of the former president as Donald J. Trump makes his way to his scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York City. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

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Hours before the afternoon court appearance, protesters had already gathered both at Trump Tower in Midtown and at the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan, where Trump is set to present himself for criminal processing. n.pr/3KtE51D
Brooklyn resident Julie DeLaurier (left) said Tuesday's arraignment was cause for celebration.

ALT Brooklyn resident Julie DeLaurier (left) said Tuesday's arraignment was cause for celebration.

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Judge Juan Manuel Merchan is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions, including cases involving Donald Trump. Here’s what to know about Merchan, who’s overseeing Trump’s criminal case. n.pr/3zvCQbZ
What to know about the judge overseeing Trump's case Merchan has overseen other Trump-related cases Judge Juan Merchan oversaw the 2022 criminal tax fraud case against Trump's company He's also overseeing a criminal case against former Trump aide Steve Bannon, who faces fraud and money laundering charges Merchan is a veteran of the New York legal system He's been an acting justice of the New York Supreme Court since 2009 He's no stranger to high-profile cases, though this is his most noteworthy case yet — it's the first time a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime

ALT What to know about the judge overseeing Trump's case Merchan has overseen other Trump-related cases Judge Juan Merchan oversaw the 2022 criminal tax fraud case against Trump's company He's also overseeing a criminal case against former Trump aide Steve Bannon, who faces fraud and money laundering charges Merchan is a veteran of the New York legal system He's been an acting justice of the New York Supreme Court since 2009 He's no stranger to high-profile cases, though this is his most noteworthy case yet — it's the first time a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime

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A Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump, multiple sources close to Trump confirmed to NPR. n.pr/3zrezDL
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.

ALT Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.

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Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private religious school in Nashville on Monday morning. n.pr/3LVodGs
What we know about Monday's school shooting in Nashville Three children and three staff members were killed after a shooting at a private religious school The shooter was "engaged" by officers and is dead The shooter was a 28-year-old woman armed with two assault type rifles and at least one pistol, officials said The Covenant School is a private Christian school serving preschool through sixth grade

ALT What we know about Monday's school shooting in Nashville Three children and three staff members were killed after a shooting at a private religious school The shooter was "engaged" by officers and is dead The shooter was a 28-year-old woman armed with two assault type rifles and at least one pistol, officials said The Covenant School is a private Christian school serving preschool through sixth grade

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Since 1962, Chicago has been dyeing its downtown river green for St. Patrick's Day. The tradition actually started because of a major problem for the city: sewage. (From our archive) n.pr/409Vm4Q
The dyeing of the Chicago River in Chicago, 2022. John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

ALT The dyeing of the Chicago River in Chicago, 2022. John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

The Chicago River is dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, 2014. Paul Beaty/AP

ALT The Chicago River is dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, 2014. Paul Beaty/AP

People watch as the Chicago River is dyed green (using an orange powder) on March 13, 2010, as part of the city's celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Nam Y. Huh/AP

ALT People watch as the Chicago River is dyed green (using an orange powder) on March 13, 2010, as part of the city's celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Nam Y. Huh/AP

Kayakers float on the Chicago River after it was dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, 2014. Paul Beaty/AP

ALT Kayakers float on the Chicago River after it was dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, 2014. Paul Beaty/AP

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Overwatering is one of the top ways people kill their plants. One way to do avoid this: Stick your finger into the soil and feel if it's moist. A general guideline is to water once the top 2 inches are dry. More plant tips from @nprlifekit: n.pr/3mVLZaP
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Brendan Fraser takes the statuette for best lead actor for his performance in The Whale. Fraser beat out Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin; Austin Butler, Elvis; Bill Nighy, Living; and Paul Mescal, Aftersun. n.pr/3Fk6rZn
Brendan Fraser accepts the Best Actor award for The Whale onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Calif.

ALT Brendan Fraser accepts the Best Actor award for The Whale onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Calif.

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