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In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music is deeply rooted in instruments such as guitars and mandolins. One company is expanding on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. to.pbs.org/3PSZBSQ

"He is now at the sub-40 percent approval rating mark, which is the lowest of his presidency," Amy Walter says. "Independents have soured on him a little bit more. But what you're seeing is a softening among Republicans." to.pbs.org/4mib62b

The four-astronaut crew of NASA’s Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. to.pbs.org/4cf655P

About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes during the crucial spring planting season. to.pbs.org/4tx7eNg

President Trump said the U.S. has a plan to decimate bridges in Iran and destroy every power plant. to.pbs.org/4sOWQQS

President Trump held a news conference at the White House on Monday and expressed confidence in a diplomatic outcome to the Iran war, but there's no public sign of progress. to.pbs.org/3PT5hvX

As President Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, people there are on edge. to.pbs.org/4shoxR8

The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and Tehran vowing even more forceful strikes. to.pbs.org/4twFcRJ

The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and Tehran vowing even more forceful strikes on Israel and Gulf nations if there is no ceasefire by Tuesday night. @nickschifrin reports.

The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives in some of its candies. to.pbs.org/4c3fNrU

President Trump's profanity-laced Easter Sunday social media post threatening to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran led some Democratic lawmakers to call for his removal via the 25th Amendment. (From @PolitiFact) to.pbs.org/4tyguRb

The teams meet Monday night in the NCAA championship game, bringing down the curtain on a March Madness full of surprises and fun — and highlighted by two finalists that have been shooting for history in their own distinct ways. to.pbs.org/4bXbAY8

The contract agreement, a year longer than a typical three-year deal, must be approved by the guild's board and members before it is ratified. to.pbs.org/4vdmwIn

The four-astronaut crew of NASA’s Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. The seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission. @IAmAmnaNawaz speaks to @milesobrien for more.

About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes for fertilizer during the crucial Spring planting season. That has led to fears of both elevated food prices and lower crop yields. @GeoffRBennett speaks to @welshce for more.

Fears of a broader escalation are growing as President Trump threatened to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure. "He's both threatening a war crime, and he's engaging in a war crime through that rhetoric itself," retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham tells @IAmAmnaNawaz.

The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and Tehran vowing more forceful strikes on Israel and U.S. Gulf allies if there is no ceasefire by Tuesday night. @nickschifrin reports.

The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. to.pbs.org/4mhVUCb

Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, told the AP that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank's 2% target. to.pbs.org/4sgQwjW

The Hershey Company announced last week that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk chocolate and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives in some of its candies. Deema Zein explores what’s behind this latest battle in the chocolate wars.