Cooper Touts Success Of FCC Program Offering Discounts On Internet, Computers
North Carolina officials are touting a federal program that offers consumers discounts on broadband connections and computers.
Politics & Government
5 Questions Now After President Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal
Among the questions: What happens to the Americans still in Afghanistan? And: What does the exit mean for Biden's approach to the world?
Biden Lays Out The Costs Of War To Defend His Decision To Leave Afghanistan
"I was not going to extend this forever war," President Biden said from the White House, "and I was not extending a forever exit."
After A Standoff With Democrats, Texas Republicans Pass New Voting Restrictions
The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.
Biden Speaks On The End Of War In Afghanistan And Evacuations
U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war. Biden has detailed outreach efforts to Americans in Afghanistan.
These 7 Black Men Were Executed For An Alleged Rape. Now, They Have Been Pardoned
Gov. Ralph Northam said pardoning the "Martinsville Seven" was the state's way of acknowledging that the men were executed without due process.
Lawmakers Want To Know What Went Wrong With Afghanistan
Lawmakers criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They now want to reassert Congress' authority and continue efforts to evacuate Americans and allies.
Listen Live: Biden Addresses The Nation On The End Of The War In Afghanistan
Listen live to NPR's coverage and analysis of President Biden's remarks on the end of the war in Afghanistan.
High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids
Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
Here's How Presidents Have Responded To Terrorism
Presidents' reactions have consistently combined outrage with promises of revenge. The language is remarkably similar. But there has been far less consistency in the delivery of actual retaliation.