1968: How We Got Here Highlights
In 2018, NPR looked back on how events from 50 years ago — the pivotal year of 1968 — shaped our current world.
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ISIS Hostage, Captured In 2012, Is Thought To Be Alive, U.K. Minister Says
British Security Minister Ben Wallace told reporters on Tuesday that the government has reason to believe photojournalist John Cantlie is still being held by the terrorist group.
In Ohio, Lordstown Residents Are Living In Uncertainty With GM Plant Set To Close
The only constant in Lordstown, Ohio, is uncertainty. GM's announcement of stopping production of the Chevy Cruze leaves the plant "unallocated" and families, suppliers and schools in crisis.
Matthew Charles Becomes One Of The First Inmates To Benefit From First Step Act
Matthew Charles is one of the first prison inmates to be released under the First Step Act. His cause has been championed by prominent politicians.
Alabama Attorney General Says Controversial Police Shooting Was Justified
Alabama's attorney general ruled that a fatal police shooting at a Birmingham-area mall was justified. Police shot and killed a man they incorrectly believed was responsible for a shooting.
Contract Employees Are Still Trying To Recover From Shutdown
A week and a half after the end of the government shutdown, low-income contractors are still trying to recover, while worrying that they might face another shutdown next week.
Virginia Legislature Continues Working On Bills As Scandals Engulf Top Offices
The Virginia State Capitol operated as if it were business as usual Tuesday, despite dueling scandals engulfing the governor and his lieutenant.
Have Today's Polarized Politics Affected How You Talk To Friends And Family?
Today's polarized politics can have a profound effect on relationships with family and friends. NPR wants to hear how it is for you and how you have those conversations.
Pope Francis Delivers First Papal Mass On Arabian Peninsula
His three-day trip was intended to promote religious fraternity and diversity, at a time when long-established Christian communities in the Middle East are dwindling.
Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Activist, To Deliver Democrats' Response To Trump
While Abrams lost the Georgia governor's race last fall, her activism around voting rights and strong performance at the polls made her an attractive choice for Democratic congressional leaders.