Young people sued Montana over climate change and won. Republicans are pushing back
Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the right to "a clean and healthful environment." This year, lawmakers tried to change that.
Jerrold Post, A Man Who Analyzed World Leaders' Minds For CIA, Dies At 86
Longtime CIA psychiatrist Jerrold Post has died of COVID-19 at 86. Post analyzed foreign leaders for U.S. intelligence agencies and the White House. He later controversially profiled President Trump.
Health Care Workers Warn Lack Of Testing Among Hospital Staff Endangers Patients
Many hospitals seldom test their staff for the coronavirus. The lack of testing means asymptomatic health care workers could be putting their colleagues and patients at risk.
Rural Nurses On What It's Like To Fight Pandemic Within Smaller Health Care System
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with two nurses, Tessa Johnson and Danielle Pendergrass, about how rural health care providers deal with the new coronavirus surge having limited resources.
Eat S'mores, Drink Water And Add Layers: Tips To Socialize Outdoors In The Winter
With colder weather on the horizon and the pandemic worsening across the U.S., NPR offers some tips for socializing outdoors and staying safe in the winter.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Medieval Art Collection That Was Sold To Nazis
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that involves a rare collection of medieval art Jewish art dealers were forced to sell to the Nazis in 1935.
Server Reacts To Stipend That Los Angeles Plans To Award To Food Service Workers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with server Maria Buenrostro about the toll the pandemic has taken on her industry as Los Angeles makes an $800 stipend available to 4,000 food service workers.
Pompeo's Legacy As The U.S. Secretary Of State
In Congress, Mike Pompeo was one of the toughest critics of Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state. Wrapping up his time as secretary of state, Pompeo's getting harsh reviews for partisanship
Biden Nominates Xavier Becerra To Be HHS Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden nominated California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be the next secretary of health and human services. Becerra has led legal fights defending the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan Secretary Of State On How An Armed Group Protested In Front Of Her House
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about how armed protesters arrived at her home and shouted obscenities as she was putting up Christmas decorations with her son.
South Korea Finds Itself Grappling With 3rd Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
South Korea, which has largely succeeded in keeping the coronavirus in check, is now seeing a new spike in cases. Restrictions on big gatherings and social distancing rules will begin on Tuesday.
As Theater Goes Virtual, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director On The Future Of Dance
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about their new all virtual season and how the pandemic has impacted the world of dance.