The Grammys' big winners; Ramadan begins; the Parkland shooter goes to trial

Plus, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to move one step closer to the Supreme Court [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Here's what we're following today: Jon Batiste, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo were among [t]( biggest winners]( at the 64th annual Grammy Awards last night. Batiste won album of the year for We Are. ➡️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an appearance at the show in a prerecorded message in which he talked about [music and the toll of the ongoing war](. ➡️ Comedian Louis C.K. also brought home an award for his album Sincerely Louis C.K., sparking a backlash from those saying it [made light of the sexual misconduct]( scandal that almost derailed his career.Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to move one step closer to the Supreme Court today after Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee vote to [advance her nomination.]( No Republicans on the committee are expected to vote in her favor. Six people are dead and at least 12 others were hospitalized at a shooting Sunday in Sacramento. Police [don't have a suspect in custody]( yet and say multiple shooters were involved. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show Emrah Gurel/AP 1.8 billion Muslims around the world began their observance of Ramadan this weekend. The month of fasting, reflection and self-development is one of the [most holy in the Islamic calendar.]( Photos show how Muslims worldwide ushered in the holiday. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen Rhona Wise/AFP via Getty Images Nikolas Cruz, the gunman who killed 17 people and wounded 17 more at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, begins his trial today He has already pleaded guilty on all chargers. Jurors must now decide whether he receives life in prison or the death penalty. 🎧 Listen for [a recap of everything you need to know ahead of the trial]( or [read the story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Eric Gay/AP - The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are the [women's NCAA March Madness champions]( after they defeated the University of Connecticut. - Estelle Harris, who played George Constanza's outspoken mother on Seinfeld, has died at 93. She called her iconic character "the [mother that everybody loves]( even though she's a pain in the neck," - Now that people are allowed to visit loved ones at senior care facilities again, many question whether protecting the elderly from COVID was worth the long-term isolation. Some states are [passing laws in response]( making it easier for visitors to see their family members at health care facilities. - Chris Smalls led a walkout in 2020 to protest working conditions at a New York Amazon facility and was fired. Now, he’s leading one of the most dramatic and [successful grassroots union drives]( in recent history. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]