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Also: Further review is called for the Dakota Access pipeline route through tribal lands; New Zealand reviews earthquake damage; and China says its air pollution worsened last month.

Scott Simon speaks with independent journalist Marcy Wheeler, who covers national security, about the latest developments in the Jan. 6 insurrection trial.

The last time the monument's height was measured was in 1999. And with scaffolding in place for earthquake repairs, engineers have a rare opportunity to take official measurements of the iconic obelisk.

Who says they don't make 'em like they used to? If you walked past theaters featuring special-effects-driven epics, chances are you could find something special in 2006. Critic Bob Mondello offers a breakdown of his Top 10 — and the 10 that nearly made it.

Some of the NBA's hottest teams missed the cut for this year's playoffs. And to what lengths will Cuban athletes go for a chance to play in the MLB? ESPN.com's Howard Bryant tells NPR's Wade Goodwyn.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a wide-ranging press conference today in Berlin with the German and foreign press. On the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, she seemed to welcome that the two met.

Also: Opening statements due in trial of George Zimmerman for death of Trayvon Martin; NSA leader Edward Snowden thought to still be in Russia; another large wildfire continues to spread in Colorado.

Also: An Iraqi suicide attack kills at least 30 worshipers; a super typhoon hits Taiwan; and the Mega Millions lotto is tonight - the jackpot is $540 million.

Also: President Obama attends Republic Day celebrations in India; the sons of former Egyptian leader Mubarek are released from prison; and Miss Colombia is the new Miss Universe.

Also: Oil workers are on strike at nine U.S. oil facilities; a large-scale trial of an Ebola vaccine begins in Liberia today; and two rare bronze statutes are identified as Michelangelo's work.