Passing The Torch, California Gov. Jerry Brown Tells Newsom, 'Don't Screw It Up'
Democrat Gavin Newsom is sworn in as California's new governor Monday, taking the torch from four-term Gov. Jerry Brown.
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National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown Degradation
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
Trump Adviser Bolton Says U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Is Conditional On Defeat Of ISIS
After declaring victory over ISIS last month, President Trump now says U.S. forces in Syria "won't be finally pulled out until ISIS is gone," echoing words from National Security Adviser John Bolton.
In Newly Found Audio, A Forgotten Civil Rights Leader Says Coming Out 'Was An Absolute Necessity'
Bayard Rustin was an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. and the organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington. And though he was gay, his legacy remains little known among many in the LGBTQ community.
'NYT' Op-Ed Renews Call For Trump Impeachment: 'We Don't Want To Set A Precedent'
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt added his name to a list of people calling for President Trump's impeachment. He tells NPR's Michel Martin why he's writing this now.
As Government Shutdown Drags On, Her Student Loan Interest Swells
We asked listeners across the country to share stories of how the shutdown is affecting them. Gabrielle Lopez talks about how her student debt has been affected by the shutdown.
Troll Watch: Online Harassment Toward Women
The international human rights group Amnesty International found in a recent study that women experience widespread harassment on Twitter. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with project lead Tanya O'Carroll.
Border Patrol Agent Says His Colleagues Support Barriers And Increased Staffing
Longtime border patrol agent Terence Shigg, a former union local leader, supports building a barrier, but he tells NPR's Michel Martin morale has taken a hit since agents are working without pay.
The Golden Globes 2018: Best Original Song Nominees
The Golden Globes mark the start of the awards season. We take a look at Sunday night's nominees for best original song.
College Program Offers Resources For Homeless Students
During the holiday season, many college students head home for winter break. But what about students who don't have a home to go back to?