How Do We Transform Conflict Into Cooperation?
Negotiator William Ury offers an elegant (but not easy) way to get two opposing sides to agree: the approach? Find the "third side."
Politics & Government
'York Project' Revisited: 2008 Voters Weigh In On 2016 Race
NPR revisits four voters whom we first met as Barack Obama was campaigning for president. They reflect on the past 8 years, react to Donald Trump's victory and share their hopes for the future.
Obama On Russian Hacking: 'We Need To Take Action. And We Will'
President Obama tells NPR in a new interview that the U.S. response to Russia's attempted interference in the 2016 election may be both "explicit" and not.
Police Arrest Protesters At North Carolina State Capitol Building
Protesters are being arrested for demonstrating against a set of bills Republican lawmakers are trying to pass to weaken the power of the incoming Democratic governor.
No Permits Yet Granted To Expected Inauguration Protesters
Tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of protesters are expected in Washington, D.C., around Inauguration Day. But they've been unable to get permits to demonstrate on National Park Service grounds.
Former U.S. Ambassador Says Russian Hacking Of DNC Emails Seems 'Plausible'
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, says he's not at all surprised that the hacking of U.S. election could lead all the way up to Vladimir Putin.
'RT America': The One News Outlet For Which Trump Retains An Unexpected Affinity
During the election, Donald Trump gave interviews to 'RT' — an English language network owned by the Russian government. NPR looks at the Trump Camp relationship with the Russian propaganda channel.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez Running For DNC Chair
Perez is an Obama administration loyalist and challenges Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, who has grabbed endorsements from the likes of Sens. Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Facebook Details Its New Plan To Combat Fake News Stories
If a story fails a fact-check test, Facebook will warn users if they try to share the fake news. The company will rely on third-party groups to vet stories that are flagged.
N.C. Republicans Move To Limit Powers Of Incoming Democratic Governor
The state Legislature has introduced measures to end the governor's control over election boards, require Senate approval of Cabinet members and limit power over the state's university system.