A record number of Yellowstone wolves have been killed. Conservationists are worried
States neighboring Yellowstone National Park have eased rules on hunting wolves, resulting in the most being killed in nearly a century
Politics & Government
City Council talks zoning rule changes in wake of Winston Weaver fire
Two months after the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant fire prompted mass evacuations, Winston-Salem city officials outlined ways the City Council could change zoning rules in order to prevent simila
Why there are growing fears the U.S. is headed to a recession
With inflation at a four-decade high, a growing number of forecasters worry the U.S. economy may be headed to a recession as the Fed gears up to raise interest rates aggressively.
Spike in inflation presents further challenges for the Biden administration
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, about inflation's economic and political challenges, and the Biden administration's plans to curb price hikes.
Politicians and strategists consider soaring inflation's effects on midterms
NPR's A Martinez speaks with political analyst Charlie Cook about the highest inflation in 40 years, and how it's likely to impact this year's midterm election campaigns.
Putin warned against allowing atrocities to happen in 2001 Texas town hall
Russia's invasion of Ukraine makes it hard to remember that decades ago, Vladimir Putin was on a charm offensive with the West. One stop was Crawford, Texas, with then President George W. Bush.
New York's lieutenant governor resigns after being charged with bribery and fraud
Brian Benjamin surrendered to the FBI Tuesday morning. His case is being handled by the Southern District Court of New York.
Biden accuses Putin of committing a 'genocide' in Ukraine
Speaking about easing restrictions on higher-ethanol gasoline amid spiking fuel costs, Biden said prices shouldn't "hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away."
Biden will ease restrictions on higher-ethanol fuel as inflation hits a 40-year high
E15 fuel is normally banned from sale in the warmer summer months because of concerns about air pollution. Biden said the U.S. will invest $100
Gov. DeSantis takes over congressional redistricting in Florida
Florida's legislature says instead of drawing new maps for congressional districts, it will cede the responsibility to Gov. DeSantis, who wants to eliminate two African-American voting districts.