How Climate Change Is Affecting Alaska's Military Radar Stations
At the farthest edge of North America, across the Bering Strait from Russia, U.S. military radar stations are threatened by the consequences of climate change.
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18-Year-Old Calls Police On Himself For Underage Drinking
The man told police in Arkansas that he'd had a bad day, put down a few and should go to jail. An officer told ABC News that when he wouldn't go inside, they arrested him for public intoxication.
Va. Lt. Gov. Fairfax Speaks Out Against Allegations Against Him
Justin Fairfax used the final day of Virginia's legislative session to address two allegations of sexual assault against him, saying there's been a rush to judgment that he compared to lynchings.
After Losing Appeal, Bennett College Seeks Alternate Accreditation
Bennett College in North Carolina, a historically black college, lost its appeal to retain its accreditation, but then won a temporary reprieve after filing suit.
Harnessing The Power Of 'The Angry Black Woman'
For many black women, knowing when and how to express anger can be a tricky political decision that some women avoid altogether. Author Brittney Cooper discusses using anger as a force for good.
House Intelligence Committee Prepares To Hear Michael Cohen Testimony
Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut tells NPR's Michel Martin what Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee want to hear when former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testifies on Thursday.
A Democratic Case For Universal Child Care
Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently announced her plan for affordable, universal childcare. Columnist Katha Pollit tells NPR's Michel Martin why universal childcare should top the Democratic agenda.
After Stinging Presidential Loss, Popular Vote Movement Gains Momentum In States
Democrats in Colorado and New Mexico are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote — no matter who wins each state.
Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen On Trump Administration Title X Changes
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Leana Wen, a physician and the president of Planned Parenthood, about how a rule change from the Trump administration on Title X will affect her organization.
Twitter Trolls And 2020
The 2020 campaign may just be starting, but digital disinformation efforts are well underway. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Natasha Korecki of Politico.