Former Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh — 'A Great Hoosier'
Sen. Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) authored Title IX, a law guaranteeing women access to educational and athletic programs in higher education. He passed away Thursday at the age of 91.
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Do You Think The College Application Process Is Fair? Tell Us Your Experience
NPR wants to talk to college students and recent graduates about their college admissions experience.
White Nationalist Rhetoric Heard Today Echoes America A Century Ago
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Atlantic writer Adam Serwer about his new piece "White Nationalism's Deep American Roots."
Skipping School To Protest Climate Change
Students around the country are skipping class Friday to protest inaction on climate change. It's part of a wave of pressure by young people as Democrats struggle to agree on a climate policy.
The FAA's Relationship With Airlines And Manufacturers Is Under Scrutiny, Again
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates and oversees aviation in the United States. But it can also be a cozy relationship, as it works closely with airlines and manufacturers.
Boeing Will Pause Delivery Of 737 Max Jets, But Continue To Build Them
Boeing's 737 Max line has been grounded, making things tricky at the plant near Seattle. It's filled with undelivered 737s and it's not clear what will happen to them.
Passengers Experience Little Disruption Despite Grounding Of Boeing's 737 Max Jets
A day after the FAA ordered the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max jets, there were plenty of cancelled flights and stranded passengers, but overall there was little disruption to the air traffic system.
Why Potholes Are So Bad As Winter Turns To Spring
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jonathan Gano, director of public works for Des Moines, Iowa, about why potholes are so bad at the end of winter and what can be done about them.
Southern Poverty Law Center Fires Morris Dees, Its Co-Founder
The civil rights organization, well-known for its tracking of hate groups, was founded in 1971. No specific reason was given for his firing, although Dees said it related to a personnel issue.
Connecticut's Supreme Court Rules That Sandy Hook Families Can Sue Gunmaker
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about the Connecticut Supreme Court's ruling that Sandy Hook families are not barred from suing the gun manufacturer Remington.